So, here's my fellowship:
1. Prince Aethelbald from Anne Elisabeth Stengl's Goldstone Wood Series
Aethelbald is a strong leader, and calm under pressure. He has slain dragons, and he would not be easily swayed by the power of the Ring. He can also shape-shift into a bird, which would be a valuable asset.
2. Sir Eanrin from Anne Elisabeth Stengl's Goldstone Wood Series
Not only would Eanrin be entertaining to have along, he is also a formidable fighter. He also is a cat and a bard, which is just wonderful. And he would hardly be affected by the ring, being an elf.
3. Murtagh from Christopher Paolini's Inheritance Cycle
Any fellowship I would envision would have to have Murtagh in it. He is a strong and underestimated character--not just anyone could free themselves from Galbatorix's clutches. Also, where there is Murtagh, there is Thorn--and a dragon would always be a good thing to have with you. Even though some consider Murtagh to be "evil," I do not think he would be controlled by the ring: he was able to overcome Galbatorix, and he would be able to overcome the power of the ring. And Murtagh has amazing skills that I would want on my quest.
4. Seraphina Dombegh from Rachel Hartman's Seraphina
Not only is Seraphina a strong and independent woman, she also shape-shifts into a dragon--her natural form. She is a gifted musician who would give Eanrin a run for his money on the entertaining side. I would want her on my quest, also, because she's a wonderful conversationalist. She is not attracted to power, and would not be drawn to the ring.
5. Zane Cobriana from Amelia Atwater-Rhodes' Hawksong
Being a shape-shifting cobra (seeing the trend?) Zane can enter any fortress, say, the Black Gates, unnoticed. He is a smooth talker who lures enemies into a state of comfort, before paralyzing them with his garnet gaze. Zane does like power, and would be susceptible to the Ring's power.
6. Hermione Granger from J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter Series
Hermione would be everyone's best friend on the quest, I would just love to have her along. Plus, she's the smartest wizard imaginable. She excels in plant identification among everything else she's good at, so we would know what's good for food. Hermione rejects power, and would be drawn away from the ring, as she did with the horcruxes. She also has experience destroying said horcruxes, which will come in handy.
7. Nock from Wayne Batson's Door Within Trilogy
You need an archer in your fellowship, and there really isn't anyone better than Nock (sorry Bolt).
8. Yvaine from Neil Gaiman's Stardust
Yvaine is a star. She looks human, but she literally has the power to outshine her enemies. She travels best at night, being a star, and is not swayed by power.
9. Ellis from Gail Carlson Levine's Cinderellis and the Glass Hill
Someone in the fellowship needs to be ab;e to invent crazy things, and that would be Ellis. He may look like just a farm boy, but he's capable of inventing powders that will do just about anything, a needed quality. Ellis is young and innocent, but also selfish. He doesn't care explicitly for power, but he does not like to share--he would not be drawn to the Ring initially, but it would slowly consume him.
Well, there you have it! My fantasy fellowship that does not include any characters from Lord of the Rings. Creating this list showed me that the members of the original fellowship were ideally suited to destroy the Ring. I think my fellowship has a shot!
What do you think? Have you created your own fellowship?
