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Is Aragorn being disloyal to Arwen? <Eomer500> [11/30 @ 23:54] (7/14)

Adultery is unknown or unreported <Curious> [12/2 @ 10:46] (2/7)

Even the Easterlings <PhantomS> [12/3 @ 5:25] (1/1)

Celeborn and Celeborn? <Reverend> [12/3 @ 7:38] (0/0)

Well, in 'Laws and customs of the Eldar' <Reverend> [12/2 @ 11:01] (1/4)

Even Turin <Curious> [12/2 @ 12:36] (1/3)

What do you imagine... <Reverend> [12/2 @ 16:01] (2/2)

Eol's forced marriage <Curious> [12/2 @ 16:27] (0/0)
uh...well you can use your imagination <summertime> [12/2 @ 16:15] (0/0)

no... and remember he <Goldilocks Took> [12/1 @ 16:17] (0/0)
Welcome to the Reading Room! <Morwen> [12/1 @ 12:24] (0/0)
Looking someone in the eye.... <Watson> [12/1 @ 6:55] (0/0)
I do not think so... <Terry Hulk Hogan> [12/1 @ 0:18] (0/0)
he finds her beautiful..but that does not mean he's flirting with her. <Arador> [12/1 @ 0:15] (0/0)
Well, first of all, welcome to you! <NZ Strider> [12/1 @ 0:11] (0/0)

Many Meetings 11: The Reunion <Kiskadee> [11/30 @ 18:58] (8/8)

My belated thoughts. <Curious> [12/2 @ 5:03] (0/0)
brilliant scene <Froda> [12/1 @ 18:16] (0/0)
I admit that I'm still not sure <Morwen> [12/1 @ 12:00] (0/0)
some more answers... <gullygilly> [12/1 @ 8:19] (0/0)
How I saw it... <Terry Hulk Hogan> [12/1 @ 0:05] (0/0)
many meetings- reunion <Eomer500> [12/1 @ 0:01] (0/0)
My thoughts <NZ Strider> [11/30 @ 21:21] (0/0)
They didn't hit quite the right note here in the movie. <Reverend> [11/30 @ 20:00] (0/0)

Many Meetings 10: The Feast <Kiskadee> [11/30 @ 18:52] (6/11)

My belated thoughts. <Curious> [12/2 @ 4:52] (0/0)
No parallels beyond the obvious. <Morwen> [12/1 @ 11:28] (0/0)
Rivendell and Dwarves <Altaira> [12/1 @ 10:29] (0/0)
Thoughts on good dinner companoins <Merryk> [11/30 @ 21:25] (2/3)

Elvish hospitality.... <Kathira> [12/1 @ 5:45] (1/1)

Miscellaneous people <Merryk> [12/1 @ 20:08] (0/0)

I thought of the question .... <Kiskadee> [11/30 @ 23:34] (0/0)

My thoughts <NZ Strider> [11/30 @ 20:53] (0/0)
I say Gloin helped reforge Narsil. <Reverend> [11/30 @ 19:49] (1/2)

I'm going to start a collection <Kiskadee> [11/30 @ 23:41] (1/1)

It was originally made by the dwarf Telchar, <NZ Strider> [12/1 @ 3:04] (0/0)

Many Meetings 9: Elves here and elves there <Kiskadee> [11/30 @ 18:43] (7/41)

I don't think the Elves were really different. <Morwen> [12/1 @ 10:08] (0/0)
Some more input <Altaira> [12/1 @ 9:53] (1/1)

House vs. household.... <Kathira> [12/1 @ 14:40] (0/0)

My thoughts. <Curious> [12/1 @ 5:44] (1/7)

As to #3, on second thought, <Curious> [12/1 @ 7:37] (2/6)

arwen could have been worse <Froda> [12/1 @ 18:04] (1/3)

Well, Luthien <Curious> [12/2 @ 4:35] (1/2)

v. interesting! <Froda> [12/2 @ 11:46] (1/1)

Maybe <Curious> [12/2 @ 13:38] (0/0)

how much of this is Tokien <summertime> [12/1 @ 17:14] (1/1)

Fairy-stories rarely <Curious> [12/2 @ 4:40] (0/0)

Jumping in... <Loey> [12/1 @ 0:29] (0/0)
My thoughts <NZ Strider> [11/30 @ 20:42] (2/2)

On grave Elves <Altaira> [12/1 @ 9:57] (0/0)
More like 68 years! <Curious> [12/1 @ 5:10] (0/0)

I find the hobbit very hard to take seriously compared to LOTR <Eärendil I Ciryamo> [11/30 @ 20:26] (1/6)

I do hope you're saying the Liv .... <Reverend> [11/30 @ 20:41] (1/5)

My sword is allways ready <Eärendil I Ciryamo> [11/30 @ 20:58] (1/4)

She acts? (No Text) <Reverend> [12/1 @ 3:18] (1/3)

Badly <Eärendil I Ciryamo> [12/1 @ 13:24] (1/2)

You do know <Curious> [12/2 @ 7:56] (1/1)

lol! that WOULD change the scene! (No Text) <Froda> [12/2 @ 11:48] (0/0)

tolkien always knew that there were two kinds .... <Reverend> [11/30 @ 19:41] (1/18)

Arwen and me (a rant) <Kathira> [11/30 @ 20:50] (3/17)

Good, now I don't have to write my rant, which is exactly the same... (No Text) <Arador> [11/30 @ 21:20] (0/0)
As an 8 year old boy with crush Eowyn <Eärendil I Ciryamo> [11/30 @ 21:12] (1/4)

I identified with Aragorn also... <Kathira> [11/30 @ 21:23] (1/3)

Really? <Eärendil I Ciryamo> [11/30 @ 21:28] (1/2)

I had to wait until I got to college... <Kathira> [11/30 @ 21:43] (1/1)

Yeah I have tried to melt the ice princess before <Eärendil I Ciryamo> [11/30 @ 21:59] (0/0)

If it makes you feel any better, <NZ Strider> [11/30 @ 21:10] (1/10)

It does. And I know now that... <Kathira> [11/30 @ 21:36] (1/9)

*pulls up chair*...okay Kathira <summertime> [12/1 @ 15:15] (2/8)

In all seriousness <Curious> [12/2 @ 7:50] (1/5)

congrats <summertime> [12/2 @ 13:04] (1/4)

Congrats back! <Curious> [12/2 @ 13:32] (1/3)

it'll be... <summertime> [12/2 @ 16:46] (1/2)

Possibly. <Curious> [12/2 @ 18:48] (1/1)

OK. (No Text) <summertime> [12/2 @ 19:02] (0/0)

Thanks, that was sweet.... <Kathira> [12/1 @ 18:25] (1/1)

lol! that's great. congrats! :-) (No Text) <summertime> [12/1 @ 19:00] (0/0)

Morgoth/Sauron <Fingofin> [11/30 @ 16:08] (4/5)

morgoth, i agree <Varda Elentari> [11/30 @ 18:20] (0/0)
Agrees <Elfergy> [11/30 @ 18:01] (0/0)
No contest. <Reverend> [11/30 @ 16:20] (1/1)

Sauron's Rings <Curious> [12/1 @ 4:50] (0/0)

The worse tyrant was probably Morgoth. <NZ Strider> [11/30 @ 16:16] (0/0)

People of the Rose <Mirime> [11/30 @ 14:16] (3/3)

Thanks! <Mirime> [12/1 @ 15:29] (0/0)
He's talking about... <Silverlode> [11/30 @ 15:20] (0/0)
In context he's referring to <NZ Strider> [11/30 @ 15:13] (0/0)

Base 10 Quenya Numbers with Latin Characters <Non-Hobbit> [11/30 @ 10:28] (2/2)

Your speculation seems logical. <Curious> [12/1 @ 4:44] (0/0)
Apparently, Vinyar Tengwar, Nr. 42 <NZ Strider> [11/30 @ 16:11] (0/0)

A question about Entish <Dryhten> [11/30 @ 10:15] (1/10)

Good question -- almost deconstructionist... <NZ Strider> [11/30 @ 11:29] (3/9)

The little I remember of German <Curious> [12/1 @ 4:32] (1/1)

That's one of the main skills you have to master <Draupne> [12/2 @ 4:06] (0/0)

or perhaps it works like Dutch... <Froda> [11/30 @ 15:49] (0/0)
Entish has a strong Elvish influence.... (No Text) <Non-Hobbit> [11/30 @ 13:08] (2/5)

Expanding on that... <Non-Hobbit> [11/30 @ 19:01] (1/2)

The first phrase you've quoted <NZ Strider> [11/30 @ 21:06] (1/1)

True... <Non-Hobbit> [12/1 @ 13:54] (0/0)

In fact... <Reverend> [11/30 @ 15:34] (1/1)

According to App. F, "Of other Races: Ents," <NZ Strider> [11/30 @ 16:05] (0/0)

while perusing the Sil..... <Varda Elentari> [11/29 @ 21:31] (1/3)

I don't think... <Reverend> [11/30 @ 3:34] (1/2)

Of course they're sources <Ufthak> [11/30 @ 8:51] (1/1)

Yes, if you look at it from the outside, then they're sources <Tauriel> [11/30 @ 9:31] (0/0)

For those with eyes to see that care: Part 8 of the Annotated Transcript is up! (No Text - Link Inside) <Aerlinn> [11/29 @ 20:07] (0/0)

Cross post: *THE* Lord of the Rings <Sangoff> [11/29 @ 19:27] (1/19)

In one of his letters... <Reverend> [11/29 @ 19:39] (3/18)

I replied to Sangoff over on the Main board... <ThirdOrcOnTheLeft> [11/29 @ 20:36] (1/14)

Consider though <Altaira> [11/29 @ 20:46] (1/13)

Well, in a funny way... <ThirdOrcOnTheLeft> [11/29 @ 21:09] (1/12)

May I quote you? <Altaira> [11/29 @ 21:38] (1/11)

By all means... <ThirdOrcOnTheLeft> [11/29 @ 22:55] (2/10)

A late entry... <Watson> [11/30 @ 6:33] (2/7)

Although I think you and Reverend are probably right... <ThirdOrcOnTheLeft> [11/30 @ 13:04] (2/5)

A late, late entry. <Curious> [12/1 @ 4:17] (2/3)

That might work *if* <Altaira> [12/1 @ 18:35] (1/1)

Why, then, <Curious> [12/2 @ 4:30] (0/0)

Vague titles <Watson> [12/1 @ 7:02] (0/0)

By all means... <Watson> [11/30 @ 20:21] (0/0)

I'd forgotten about the full title <Ufthak> [11/30 @ 8:48] (0/0)

Um, <Reverend> [11/30 @ 3:30] (1/1)

Actually, while this might seem like splitting hairs... <ThirdOrcOnTheLeft> [11/30 @ 13:31] (0/0)

Yes, plus <Altaira> [11/29 @ 19:52] (0/0)
Thanks! One more question... <Sangoff> [11/29 @ 19:47] (1/1)

Not since discovering the RR. (No Text) <Reverend> [11/30 @ 3:26] (0/0)

ummm...OT, but... Happy Hanukah! (No Text) <summertime> [11/29 @ 17:51] (1/7)

Thank you! <Loressar Erchamion> [11/29 @ 19:11] (3/6)

well, we can at least offer our wishes to our Dwarvish friends ;-) (No Text) <summertime> [11/30 @ 10:06] (1/3)

btw... <summertime> [11/30 @ 10:15] (1/2)

I've never heard... <Loressar Erchamion> [12/1 @ 5:48] (1/1)

It's in Tolkien's last interview. <Curious> [12/2 @ 8:49] (0/0)

Hmmm. <Curious> [11/30 @ 4:57] (0/0)
She did kindle the stars! :-) (No Text) <Altaira> [11/29 @ 20:54] (0/0)

Size of Melkor <Reddevil> [11/29 @ 15:29] (2/8)

When he first decented <Groovicles> [11/30 @ 14:12] (1/1)

Re: Morgoth's Size <TriMaster> [11/30 @ 15:50] (0/0)

When he first came to earth... <Reverend> [11/29 @ 16:18] (2/5)

I am interested in where the evidence of the height of 1st age Elves are <Arador> [11/29 @ 21:01] (1/3)

This is all in UT. <Reverend> [11/30 @ 3:21] (1/2)

That's really bizarre <Ufthak> [11/30 @ 8:40] (1/1)

It's also a bit inconsistant. <Reverend> [11/30 @ 11:26] (0/0)

Wow, nice overview Reverend. (No Text) <Ataahua> [11/29 @ 16:42] (0/0)

Did Tolkien read Huckleberry Finn? <Curious> [11/29 @ 13:45] (5/12)

Huckleberry finn <tamz> [12/1 @ 19:45] (2/2)

It is unthinkable.... <Reverend> [12/2 @ 11:25] (0/0)
He certainly read Shakespeare. <Curious> [12/1 @ 20:32] (0/0)

For those who asked about the similarities, <Curious> [11/30 @ 4:47] (2/2)

One more! <Curious> [12/2 @ 7:41] (0/0)
Great list Curious! <gullygilly> [11/30 @ 8:15] (0/0)

Huck is the American odyssey <Arador> [11/29 @ 19:24] (0/0)
The common connection is... <Darkstone> [11/29 @ 16:01] (3/3)

did Tolkien read Twain <tamz> [12/1 @ 18:11] (0/0)
Tolkien mentions MaDonald's tales <Curious> [11/30 @ 4:54] (0/0)
That's extemely interesting. Thanks for that. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [11/29 @ 21:51] (0/0)

Never thought to compare the two, but now that you mention it... <gullygilly> [11/29 @ 15:36] (0/0)

Minas Tirith vs. Rivendell <Terry Hulk Hogan> [11/29 @ 13:24] (1/2)

I don't know how scholarly.... <Reverend> [11/29 @ 13:33] (1/1)

I see...thanks a lot! (No Text) <Terry Hulk Hogan> [11/29 @ 13:48] (0/0)

Strictly...Dwarf.(only once a week, I promise!) <PhantomS> [11/29 @ 4:44] (3/3)

My thoughts. <Curious> [11/30 @ 4:26] (0/0)
Good Heavens! Thank goodness, the Reverend <NZ Strider> [11/29 @ 11:58] (0/0)
You almost force me to resort to references... <Reverend> [11/29 @ 8:45] (0/0)

OT: God cognates in norse and celtic mythology <Eärendil I Ciryamo> [11/29 @ 1:51] (2/12)

In "On Fairy-stories" Tolkien proposed <Curious> [11/30 @ 3:30] (0/0)
I believe that... <Reverend> [11/29 @ 9:04] (2/10)

Yes... well done reverend! <beren_boy> [11/29 @ 20:30] (0/0)
Yes agreed <Eärendil I Ciryamo> [11/29 @ 12:32] (1/8)

There is a strong tendency... <Reverend> [11/29 @ 13:26] (1/7)

I presume you speaking about the tragedy of the sons of Tuirenn <Eärendil I Ciryamo> [11/29 @ 18:27] (1/6)

It's hard to say.... <Reverend> [11/29 @ 18:49] (1/5)

True but I don't find the two that similar <Eärendil I Ciryamo> [11/29 @ 19:36] (1/4)

But the wild hunt itself.... <Reverend> [11/29 @ 19:43] (1/3)

Herla's Rout? <Eärendil I Ciryamo> [11/29 @ 19:59] (1/2)

Herla... <Reverend> [11/30 @ 7:17] (1/1)

Well that is part of the old celtic tradition on passage of time in the lands of the sidhe <Eärendil I Ciryamo> [11/30 @ 13:48] (0/0)

I bought the CD! <N> [11/29 @ 0:42] (2/3)

Thats cool! <Goldilocks Took> [11/29 @ 10:39] (0/0)
That's great, N! <Silverlode> [11/29 @ 1:44] (1/1)

Um... I think <Eärendil The Mariner> [11/29 @ 7:43] (0/0)

OH YOU SON OF A GUN! <Terry Hulk Hogan> [11/28 @ 20:13] (5/7)

To answer both your questions, <Curious> [11/30 @ 3:06] (0/0)
hehehe <Hobbit-Of-No-Intellegence> [11/29 @ 4:25] (0/0)
To answer your question: <NZ Strider> [11/29 @ 1:00] (0/0)
Click *Save* as soon as you start your message <Reverend> [11/28 @ 21:13] (1/1)

Or... <Non-Hobbit> [11/29 @ 14:49] (0/0)

I hate it when that happens... <Aerlinn> [11/28 @ 20:23] (1/1)

Good idea...thanks!! (No Text) <Terry Hulk Hogan> [11/28 @ 20:24] (0/0)

Does Saruman die in the books? <tolkienisgod> [11/28 @ 18:35] (3/5)

Its appears the film ending will be different <Goldilocks Took> [11/29 @ 10:44] (1/1)

Ah, the infamous wizard-kabob. <Reverend> [11/29 @ 11:24] (0/0)

to answer your question, read "the scouring of the shire" in ROTK (No Text) <Varda Elentari> [11/28 @ 21:25] (0/0)
You just want a spoiler? <Reverend> [11/28 @ 19:39] (1/1)

Does Saruman die? <Casey> [11/28 @ 20:47] (0/0)

Just a question...How the hec do you pronounce AElfwine? <WhiteHorse7> [11/28 @ 16:50] (3/8)

It's Elf-win: The e is silent. (No Text) <Zimraphel> [11/30 @ 13:27] (0/0)
It's Anglo-Saxon. <NZ Strider> [11/29 @ 0:44] (2/3)

Like Alf-win-ay? (No Text) <WhiteHorse7> [11/29 @ 21:48] (1/1)

Alf-wi-ne -- pronounce the final "e" short as in "bet" (No Text) <NZ Strider> [11/30 @ 2:33] (0/0)

three syllables? (No Text) <Arador> [11/29 @ 20:52] (0/0)

I personally just say Elf-wine.... <Kathira> [11/28 @ 19:41] (2/2)

Bless You. <Reverend> [11/28 @ 21:27] (0/0)
Here's a link to a handy page.... <Kathira> [11/28 @ 19:50] (0/0)

Other intelligent species in ME – I do not think this came up… <Eärendil The Mariner> [11/28 @ 7:50] (4/11)

And what about Ents? <Curious> [11/29 @ 8:01] (1/1)

Very good point... thanks for that! (No Text) <Eärendil The Mariner> [11/30 @ 5:59] (0/0)

Justa theory <OBsessed> [11/28 @ 11:58] (1/1)

And welcome to you, by the way. <Reverend> [11/28 @ 12:03] (0/0)

Dwarves do have a tradition... <Reverend> [11/28 @ 11:26] (0/0)
Some attempts at answers. <NZ Strider> [11/28 @ 8:11] (3/5)

The dark side of the issue <Acathalion> [11/30 @ 21:28] (0/0)
About the intelligent animals... <Watson> [11/28 @ 9:20] (1/1)

That's standard heroic legend. <Reverend> [11/28 @ 11:17] (0/0)

Thanks, NZS... <Eärendil The Mariner> [11/28 @ 8:15] (1/1)

Those passages in Morgoth's Ring <NZ Strider> [11/28 @ 8:39] (0/0)

UT question <Varda Elentari> [11/27 @ 22:15] (4/5)

Keep on keepin' on... <Nimfalma Took> [11/28 @ 9:23] (1/1)

Not just you! <Curious> [11/29 @ 7:43] (0/0)

Yes definitely read them <Altaira> [11/28 @ 8:11] (0/0)
Something that worked well for me: <Caleniel> [11/28 @ 1:12] (0/0)
There is some overlap <NZ Strider> [11/28 @ 0:23] (0/0)

Which do you like better, LOTR or The Silmarillion? (No Text) <Lorien-lover> [11/27 @ 20:01] (7/10)

LOTR <Nic17> [11/29 @ 1:06] (0/0)
It'd have to be LOTR because <Greenwood Hobbit> [11/28 @ 12:57] (0/0)
LOTR!! <OBsessed> [11/28 @ 12:00] (0/0)
Lord of the Rings <Hobbit-Of-No-Intellegence> [11/28 @ 6:49] (0/0)
hmmmmm....... <Varda Elentari> [11/27 @ 22:11] (0/0)
I like them in different ways <Kimi> [11/27 @ 21:03] (0/0)
When you come right down to it... <Reverend> [11/27 @ 21:00] (2/3)

We love your UUTs! <Curious> [11/29 @ 7:40] (0/0)
Which did you read first? <Endasil> [11/28 @ 12:59] (1/1)

LoTR, by years. <Reverend> [11/28 @ 21:21] (0/0)

What happened to Elwing? <tygrestick> [11/27 @ 16:20] (1/3)

She lives in the Tower of Birds... <Reverend> [11/27 @ 16:44] (1/2)

Is the Tower of Birds <Curious> [11/29 @ 7:33] (1/1)

To tell you the truth... <Reverend> [11/29 @ 8:09] (0/0)

Many Meetings 8: The Ford of Bruinen- part 2 <Kiskadee> [11/27 @ 16:14] (10/26)

My thoughts. <Curious> [11/29 @ 6:07] (1/1)

One more thought. <Curious> [11/29 @ 6:09] (0/0)

Hey. <Reverend> [11/28 @ 6:16] (0/0)
Can the River be Goldberry's parent? <Arador> [11/28 @ 4:20] (1/1)

Great idea about Elrond's use of his Ring. <Curious> [11/29 @ 6:11] (0/0)

All excellent thoughts below -- nothing to add. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [11/28 @ 0:19] (1/1)

Come now, I <Curious> [11/29 @ 7:30] (0/0)

More questions than answers <Morwen> [11/27 @ 21:28] (0/0)
That ring of his <summertime> [11/27 @ 19:27] (0/0)
v. interesting! <Froda> [11/27 @ 18:28] (1/1)

Good point about the temperature! <Curious> [11/29 @ 6:13] (0/0)

Good thoughts... <Endasil> [11/27 @ 17:45] (1/1)

I agree about the white horses <Curious> [11/29 @ 6:13] (0/0)

I have always taken.... <Reverend> [11/27 @ 17:22] (4/9)

Another great UUT. I also <Curious> [11/29 @ 7:28] (0/0)
Finding Rivendell <Stanislaus Bocian> [11/28 @ 9:16] (2/2)

Nice! I <Curious> [11/29 @ 7:17] (0/0)
Agreed. (No Text) <Reverend> [11/28 @ 11:31] (0/0)

a tiny ? <summertime> [11/27 @ 19:39] (1/1)

I really have no theory.... <Reverend> [11/27 @ 20:54] (0/0)

The horses prefigure the White Rider... <Kathira> [11/27 @ 17:39] (1/2)

Also, showing off <Loey> [11/27 @ 23:56] (1/1)

As he did with Bilbo and the smoke rings? (No Text) <Kimi> [11/28 @ 0:17] (0/0)

Tolkien dreaming of drowning.... <Kathira> [11/27 @ 16:57] (1/2)

Don't water dreams... <Reverend> [11/27 @ 17:02] (1/1)

LOL! Yes, for me, anyway! (No Text) <Kathira> [11/27 @ 17:29] (0/0)

Santa and Tolkien <ThorondorEagleofManwë> [11/27 @ 16:12] (3/11)

I think Santa Claus is Mad Baggins. <Curious> [11/29 @ 5:37] (0/0)
Now there's a UUT <Aunt Dora Baggins> [11/28 @ 7:10] (0/0)
Ahem. <Reverend> [11/27 @ 16:59] (2/8)

Come on, get real... <Loressar Erchamion> [11/27 @ 19:19] (1/1)

Even better! (No Text) <Arador> [11/28 @ 4:24] (0/0)

But Elves dont have facial hair...maybe he is half-elven...that would sound more accurate wouldnt it? (No Text) <ThorondorEagleofManwë> [11/27 @ 17:41] (2/5)

You do know there are different kins of elves in different mythology? <Justin_the_hobbit> [11/28 @ 14:59] (0/0)
Hey, now. Don't be forgetting Cirdan, he's got a beard, ya know. (No Text) <Tharangil> [11/27 @ 17:59] (1/3)

right <Endasil> [11/27 @ 18:13] (1/2)

And a theory about Cirdan <Acathalion> [11/27 @ 20:22] (1/1)

Now that's difficult to argue with! (No Text) <NZ Strider> [11/28 @ 0:07] (0/0)

Many Meetings 7: The Ford of Bruinen -part 1 <Kiskadee> [11/27 @ 16:04] (6/7)

My thoughts. <Curious> [11/29 @ 5:27] (0/0)
I think it works <Altaira> [11/28 @ 8:47] (0/0)
Some thoughts. <NZ Strider> [11/28 @ 0:17] (0/0)
naked nazgul <summertime> [11/27 @ 19:56] (0/0)
Impact of the flood... <Endasil> [11/27 @ 18:27] (0/0)
Gee, this has always worked fine for me. <Reverend> [11/27 @ 16:57] (1/1)

Regarding burned ground... <Casey> [11/30 @ 9:23] (0/0)

John Ronald Reuel Tolkien and the Scandinavian Mythology <elspeth_heather> [11/27 @ 9:58] (9/20)

Thanks for all of you! <elspeth_heather> [12/1 @ 9:06] (0/0)
A couple of additional thoughts. <Curious> [11/29 @ 4:47] (1/2)

That's a very nice summary.... <Reverend> [11/29 @ 8:56] (1/1)

Quite true. (No Text) <Curious> [11/29 @ 13:35] (0/0)

Welcome! And my thoughts <Tauriel> [11/28 @ 16:10] (1/1)

An afterthought... <Tauriel> [11/29 @ 2:44] (0/0)

Tolkien did steal from Scandinavian mythology <GandalfGrey> [11/28 @ 9:20] (0/0)
Greek gods, too <Loey> [11/27 @ 23:48] (0/0)
Tolkien drew from many mythologies. <Eärendil I Ciryamo> [11/27 @ 13:57] (1/2)

By the way... <Reverend> [11/27 @ 15:14] (1/1)

Thanks I have actually been around for very long time <Eärendil I Ciryamo> [11/28 @ 0:56] (0/0)

Hail and well met. <Reverend> [11/27 @ 10:54] (1/6)

I presume you meant Earendil? <Hama of Rohan> [11/27 @ 12:52] (2/5)

You should just assume... <Reverend> [11/27 @ 17:24] (0/0)
"Eala Earendel engla beorhtast" <Hama of Rohan> [11/27 @ 14:02] (2/3)

Ofer Middangeard monnum sended! (No Text) <NZ Strider> [11/27 @ 14:09] (1/1)

"above middle earth sent unto men" <Hama of Rohan> [11/27 @ 14:32] (0/0)

Well if there was ever a name to inspire such creativity <Eärendil I Ciryamo> [11/27 @ 14:07] (0/0)

Certainly Tolkien drew very heavily <NZ Strider> [11/27 @ 10:41] (0/0)
Welcome to the Reading Room <Blue Wizard> [11/27 @ 10:28] (0/0)

A question about "Lothlorien" <Elwen> [11/27 @ 7:41] (1/2)

My "An Itroduction to Elvish"... <Meira> [11/27 @ 8:07] (1/1)

Doesn't seem like <Elwen> [11/27 @ 12:14] (0/0)

Arwen <Feanor Curufinwe> [11/27 @ 6:51] (3/13)

We will never know for sure <Curious> [11/28 @ 3:38] (0/0)
No, she couldn't have <Watson> [11/27 @ 7:36] (2/7)

Tolkien seems... <Reverend> [11/27 @ 15:29] (0/0)
This topic almost qualifies for *glugging* - but I digress ;-) <Hama of Rohan> [11/27 @ 8:16] (2/5)

I agree. <Morwen> [11/27 @ 9:01] (0/0)
That appears to be what happened... <Watson> [11/27 @ 8:43] (1/3)

Are we 'sure' about Elrond's sons, though? <Hama of Rohan> [11/27 @ 9:04] (1/2)

No, no certainty <Watson> [11/27 @ 13:14] (1/1)

My UUT on the twins... <Loey> [11/27 @ 23:39] (0/0)

I had a problem with that too... (Story Spoiler) <Norwen> [11/27 @ 7:03] (3/3)

That is also my understanding. <RosieLass> [11/27 @ 13:38] (0/0)
That is a good point... <Mirime> [11/27 @ 9:29] (0/0)
Good observation, and for the record... <Watson> [11/27 @ 7:38] (0/0)

I love TLOTR <N> [11/27 @ 1:22] (4/5)

More Books! <Kelly of Water's Edge> [11/27 @ 10:36] (1/1)

thanks <N> [11/28 @ 1:50] (0/0)

two more words <Norwen> [11/27 @ 7:23] (0/0)
Silmarillion <Feanor Curufinwe> [11/27 @ 6:53] (0/0)
Try this. (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [11/27 @ 4:44] (0/0)

Many Meetings 6: Eyes that can see <Kiskadee> [11/26 @ 23:36] (1/11)

It's as if Frodo's spirit becomes visible <Kimi> [11/27 @ 1:54] (7/10)

Here's a good article about this effect. (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [11/27 @ 18:38] (0/0)
I would not say "ambiguity, but rather "equivocation" <Blue Wizard> [11/27 @ 16:43] (0/0)
yes - Sam sees through the eyes of love (No Text) <Annael> [11/27 @ 13:04] (0/0)
Going OT: On the "comprehended" in John I 5: <NZ Strider> [11/27 @ 12:18] (1/2)

But isn't it a wonderful ambiguity in this context? <Kimi> [11/27 @ 12:44] (1/1)

yummy, yummy equivocation.... (No Text) <niennas_tears> [11/29 @ 8:33] (0/0)

Amen. <Reverend> [11/27 @ 11:08] (1/1)

Oh I love that thought!!!! (No Text) <Goldilocks Took> [11/29 @ 10:52] (0/0)

Good answer <JewelTook> [11/27 @ 6:44] (0/0)
That's what I was going to say.. <Seillib> [11/27 @ 6:30] (0/0)

Many Meetings 5: Big People <Kiskadee> [11/26 @ 23:29] (10/13)

Is Frodo being that serious? <miss_mithril> [11/28 @ 2:53] (0/0)
The Breelanders are less prejudiced <Curious> [11/27 @ 18:24] (0/0)
but Butterbur IS kind & stupid! <Froda> [11/27 @ 17:18] (0/0)
Prejudice is learned... <Darkstone> [11/27 @ 15:52] (0/0)
Side note: Gandalf <cabbage'n'taters> [11/27 @ 12:58] (0/0)
Compensatory purjoration. <Reverend> [11/27 @ 11:03] (1/1)

Yes he was ;making an excuse for misunderstanding Aragorn. (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [11/27 @ 13:06] (0/0)

Remember, Frodo is comparing Butterbur with Aragorn <Morwen> [11/27 @ 9:20] (0/0)
Look what I just found! <Kimi> [11/27 @ 1:00] (0/0)
Speaking as someone who, alas, <NZ Strider> [11/27 @ 0:30] (1/1)

Excellent post, as usual. (No Text) <Aunt Dora Baggins> [11/27 @ 8:48] (0/0)

Sizeism <Kimi> [11/27 @ 0:17] (1/1)

We Big People are rather stupid.... <cabbage'n'taters> [11/27 @ 13:02] (0/0)

Arwen? <tolkienisgod> [11/26 @ 19:32] (3/6)

didn't Frodo see her at <Goldilocks Took> [11/29 @ 10:57] (1/1)

Yes. (No Text) <Curious> [11/29 @ 13:28] (0/0)

I wonder <Curious> [11/27 @ 15:21] (0/0)
From memory: <NZ Strider> [11/26 @ 20:19] (2/2)

She's mentioned when the rangers brought Aragorn his standard (No Text) <Arador> [11/26 @ 20:46] (0/0)
Also from memory <Kimi> [11/26 @ 20:46] (0/0)

where was Galadriel during the last alliance? (No Text) <Lorien-lover> [11/26 @ 18:02] (4/6)

I expect that, with the Elessar, ... <Reverend> [11/28 @ 21:23] (1/1)

Great point, but again <Curious> [11/29 @ 7:46] (0/0)

Perhaps she was pregnant or <Kimi> [11/27 @ 14:13] (1/1)

Also possible. <Curious> [11/27 @ 14:29] (0/0)

Adding to NZ Strider's response, <Curious> [11/27 @ 13:55] (0/0)
Depends which version of the story you prefer... <NZ Strider> [11/26 @ 20:26] (0/0)

Redhorn Gate and Moria: Movie Comparison <Endasil> [11/26 @ 16:39] (5/22)

Except for the sarcasm, I agree with Reverend. <Curious> [11/27 @ 4:30] (0/0)
I think Gandalf was trying to avoid the whole Red/Ripe Meat off the bone controversy. (No Text) <Methuselah> [11/27 @ 3:26] (0/0)
I think it is a question of simplicity. <Lacrimae Rerum> [11/26 @ 18:34] (0/0)
It could be that.... <Reverend> [11/26 @ 17:20] (2/16)

Well, if I were being attacked <NZ Strider> [11/26 @ 23:28] (1/12)

I say 'moral' coward because .... <Reverend> [11/27 @ 9:53] (2/11)

Do you see where you're positing <NZ Strider> [11/27 @ 11:00] (1/8)

No; the movie flatly states it. <Reverend> [11/27 @ 11:13] (1/7)

That's Elrond's opinion -- not a statement of fact. <NZ Strider> [11/27 @ 11:46] (1/6)

Now you're... <Reverend> [11/27 @ 12:21] (1/5)

All right, all right; let's leave it there. Anyway, <NZ Strider> [11/27 @ 12:29] (2/4)

And all... <Reverend> [11/27 @ 15:08] (1/1)

I'm <Curious> [11/27 @ 15:35] (0/0)

YAGTFTRR ;-) <Hama of Rohan> [11/27 @ 12:38] (1/1)

And <NZ Strider> [11/27 @ 12:47] (0/0)

In the books <Curious> [11/27 @ 10:05] (1/1)

Merely evidence... <Reverend> [11/27 @ 10:14] (0/0)

"Aragorn the what?" <Merryk> [11/26 @ 22:32] (1/2)

Actually,... <Reverend> [11/27 @ 10:03] (1/1)

I stand with you on this. <Hama of Rohan> [11/27 @ 10:22] (0/0)

I've wondered about that too. <NZ Strider> [11/26 @ 16:50] (1/1)

But then... <Endasil> [11/27 @ 13:03] (0/0)

Shadowfax <Drake74> [11/26 @ 15:07] (4/12)

Horse talk <PhantomS> [11/28 @ 5:44] (1/2)

I suppose <Curious> [11/29 @ 4:27] (1/1)

The nature of the relationship... <Casey> [11/30 @ 9:41] (0/0)

I would say Gandalf is <Curious> [11/27 @ 6:45] (0/0)
Well, in RotK... <Watson> [11/26 @ 17:45] (0/0)
Here's a link to the letter - no mention of 'master'. <Hama of Rohan> [11/26 @ 15:27] (1/6)

'master' <Drake74> [11/27 @ 6:52] (1/5)

But it is Pippin using the word. <Hama of Rohan> [11/27 @ 8:20] (1/4)

I guess it depends <Curious> [11/27 @ 8:46] (1/3)

Agreed. <Hama of Rohan> [11/27 @ 9:08] (1/2)

Thanks <Drake74> [11/27 @ 9:23] (1/1)

"There <Curious> [11/27 @ 9:34] (0/0)

The countryside of the 1934 version of “The Adventures of Tom Bombadil” & Bombadil’s rôle in this poem <NZ Strider> [11/26 @ 13:10] (5/13)

"Disafforested??" <Reverend> [11/28 @ 12:54] (1/2)

"Why not? Technically, "to disafforest" <NZ Strider> [11/28 @ 14:51] (1/1)

Sorry, I long ago.... <Reverend> [11/28 @ 17:50] (0/0)

*Grits teeth* Ok, I'm in... <Altaira> [11/27 @ 18:56] (2/2)

Yay! <Curious> [11/28 @ 9:05] (0/0)
You know, that's an interesting <NZ Strider> [11/28 @ 8:44] (0/0)

Excellent point about the lack of forest. <Curious> [11/27 @ 4:15] (1/3)

And do you suppose <Curious> [11/27 @ 7:21] (1/2)

Way ahead of you. <NZ Strider> [11/27 @ 10:49] (1/1)

Just checking. <Curious> [11/27 @ 11:07] (0/0)

Interesting stuff . . . <Pukel-man> [11/26 @ 15:54] (1/1)

Indeed there will be! <NZ Strider> [11/26 @ 16:17] (0/0)

LOL!:Bombadillion *hee hee* (No Text) <Aunt Dora Baggins> [11/26 @ 13:33] (0/0)

Original Version of "The Adventures of Tom Bombadil" <NZ Strider> [11/26 @ 11:57] (4/16)

Egad! He's gone over to the dark side! <Altaira> [11/27 @ 13:50] (2/3)

No. <Curious> [11/27 @ 14:41] (1/1)

What did you think magic is for? (No Text) <Reverend> [11/27 @ 15:31] (0/0)

LOL! Now *that* would be something! ;-) (No Text) <NZ Strider> [11/27 @ 13:56] (0/0)

Note the accentual verse. (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [11/26 @ 19:19] (1/1)

Yes. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [11/26 @ 20:12] (0/0)

Announcing New Spoiler Tag for all Bombadil posts! <Blue Wizard> [11/26 @ 14:38] (1/1)

lol! but I KNOW I'm immune... (?!) (No Text) <Froda> [11/26 @ 17:21] (0/0)

Can't be - not you, too!? ;-) <Hama of Rohan> [11/26 @ 13:34] (2/7)

If you can't beat 'em... <NZ Strider> [11/26 @ 13:40] (1/3)

Noooo!!!! I don't like Green Eggs and Ham. <Hama of Rohan> [11/26 @ 14:10] (2/2)

Hey, dol, merry dol, Hama, don't be crying.. <Aunt Dora Baggins> [11/26 @ 14:21] (0/0)
*giggles* -- now *I'm* breaking down! (No Text) <NZ Strider> [11/26 @ 14:13] (0/0)

If they ever reorganize the forums <Annael> [11/26 @ 13:40] (2/2)

*snert* It may come to that! (No Text) <NZ Strider> [11/26 @ 16:21] (0/0)
Please? (No Text) <Reverend> [11/26 @ 14:30] (0/0)

Tom Bombadil :an uncanny character <elspeth_heather> [11/26 @ 10:05] (4/22)

The way I understand it <Greenwood Hobbit> [11/28 @ 13:03] (0/0)
“Forn,” not Torn, is Tom’s name among dwarves. <Curious> [11/26 @ 19:48] (2/8)

A Curious 'Theory adept' <elspeth_heather> [11/27 @ 9:54] (1/1)

Aw shucks. <Curious> [11/27 @ 10:27] (0/0)

do specific Maiars have specific posts? <Arador> [11/26 @ 20:19] (1/5)

The biggest problem with <Curious> [11/27 @ 3:56] (1/4)

First to arrive in Arda <Stanislaus Bocian> [11/27 @ 8:10] (1/3)

Yes, and this <Curious> [11/27 @ 8:31] (1/2)

Bombadil and Caradhras <Stanislaus Bocian> [11/28 @ 10:12] (1/1)

Good point! <Curious> [11/29 @ 4:18] (0/0)

That's easy; he's a Vegetative Numen. (No Text) <Reverend> [11/26 @ 10:57] (0/0)
Short answer: We don't know. <Ufthak> [11/26 @ 10:47] (1/10)

He is SUPPOSED to be an Enigma <Temujin> [11/26 @ 11:40] (1/9)

I still think he's a cameo <Annael> [11/26 @ 13:28] (3/8)

But why make him immune to the Ring? <Curious> [11/27 @ 5:03] (1/2)

It's life, Tom, but not as we know it. <Kimi> [11/27 @ 10:39] (1/1)

That is why <Curious> [11/27 @ 11:03] (0/0)

Btw, I pretty much agree <NZ Strider> [11/26 @ 20:59] (0/0)
*Invoking NZ's rule of Bombadil discussion* <Aunt Dora Baggins> [11/26 @ 14:32] (2/3)

That is very clever. <summertime> [11/26 @ 15:27] (1/1)

New Bombadil discussion rule (No Text - Link Inside) <Aunt Dora Baggins> [11/27 @ 8:35] (0/0)

Must...find...the...door...must...leave! <Hama of Rohan> [11/26 @ 14:44] (0/0)

grey havens <N> [11/26 @ 1:19] (3/12)

One word....Silmarillion! <Raistlin the White> [11/26 @ 8:14] (1/1)

Hear hear!!! (No Text) <beren_boy> [11/26 @ 8:20] (0/0)

What they said below. Plus... <Nimrodel > [11/26 @ 7:14] (0/0)
Okey-dokey... <Ufthak> [11/26 @ 4:16] (4/8)

Nice summary! (No Text) <Curious> [11/26 @ 19:10] (0/0)
I'm confused about one thing <Lorien-lover> [11/26 @ 17:58] (1/1)

Check this link. (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [11/26 @ 19:14] (0/0)

One note on that... <Endasil> [11/26 @ 16:11] (1/1)

During LotR both Arwen and Galadriel <Curious> [11/26 @ 19:12] (0/0)

addendum <PhantomS> [11/26 @ 5:28] (2/2)

momma like! <Norwen> [11/27 @ 7:36] (0/0)
I was under the impression... <Watson> [11/26 @ 5:55] (0/0)

Note to Altaira <Acathalion> [11/25 @ 21:32] (1/6)

Where? <Altaira> [11/27 @ 12:41] (1/5)

Here <Curious> [11/27 @ 14:38] (2/4)

Darn, the link isn't working <Altaira> [11/28 @ 8:03] (1/2)

Last Sunday (four days ago). <Curious> [11/28 @ 9:02] (1/1)

Thanks <Altaira> [11/28 @ 23:06] (0/0)

Thanks, Curious (No Text) <Acathalion> [11/27 @ 18:28] (0/0)

The East <TheSimple> [11/25 @ 19:41] (2/17)

Here's the Encyclopedia of Arda entry. (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [11/26 @ 18:57] (0/0)
Big vicious cows. <Reverend> [11/25 @ 21:12] (4/15)

Another possible inspiration for the kine. (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [11/26 @ 18:52] (1/5)

Possibly. <Reverend> [11/26 @ 19:28] (1/4)

How so? <Curious> [11/27 @ 9:23] (1/3)

Alas, I was... <Reverend> [11/27 @ 10:13] (1/2)

The auroch <Curious> [11/27 @ 12:19] (1/1)

Then <Curious> [11/27 @ 12:23] (0/0)

fire + methane + theology <Annael> [11/26 @ 13:47] (1/1)

We have been warned. (No Text) <Reverend> [11/26 @ 14:07] (0/0)

No, that sounds a great idea! <Ufthak> [11/26 @ 4:08] (1/2)

The Cult of the Vicious Shadow Cow <Caleniel> [11/26 @ 4:33] (1/1)

Oh come on! <Ufthak> [11/26 @ 10:41] (0/0)

This is certainly an attention-getting subject-line... <NZ Strider> [11/26 @ 0:46] (2/3)

And aurochs are impressive beasties... <beren_boy> [11/26 @ 8:16] (0/0)
Thank you. <Reverend> [11/26 @ 7:22] (1/1)

...magic milk...enchanted cheese...sublime steak... (No Text) <Reverend> [11/26 @ 7:33] (0/0)

Many Meetings 2.5: Do Elves Yodel? <Kiskadee> [11/25 @ 18:43] (7/13)

Well, <Curious> [11/26 @ 17:48] (1/2)

I'm getting the red 'X' of doom... <Kiskadee> [11/27 @ 0:00] (1/1)

Strange. <Curious> [11/27 @ 3:46] (0/0)

Elves in Lederhosen? (No Text) <Muster of Rohan 29> [11/26 @ 13:30] (1/1)

Aren't they all? (No Text) <Reverend> [11/26 @ 14:08] (0/0)

Interesting... <Aunt Dora Baggins> [11/26 @ 12:14] (0/0)
That would mean that they couldn't have curtains though .... <Draupne> [11/26 @ 8:39] (0/0)
Urgh. Those Hobbit Elves <Ufthak> [11/26 @ 4:03] (1/1)

Could they be related <Curious> [11/26 @ 17:37] (0/0)

Probably, more musically of course <Arador> [11/25 @ 21:09] (1/1)

Way OT, but that reminds me of one of my friends <Draupne> [11/26 @ 7:50] (0/0)

Huh. <Reverend> [11/25 @ 19:16] (1/1)

*snert* Ricola... <Kiskadee> [11/27 @ 0:05] (0/0)

Dwarves <TheSimple> [11/25 @ 18:13] (1/2)

I believe... <Reverend> [11/25 @ 18:22] (1/1)

Thanx <TheSimple> [11/25 @ 18:50] (0/0)

Many Meetings 4: The Weapons of the Enemy - part 2 <Kiskadee> [11/25 @ 17:52] (6/23)

Boromir I <Mirime> [11/27 @ 9:01] (1/3)

Good catch. But <Curious> [11/27 @ 9:43] (1/2)

Very true... <Mirime> [11/27 @ 9:48] (1/1)

What would the Reading <Curious> [11/27 @ 14:32] (0/0)

My thoughts. <Curious> [11/26 @ 17:29] (1/5)

Don't forget the North-kingdom. <Reverend> [11/26 @ 19:31] (1/4)

Excellent point. And <Curious> [11/26 @ 19:58] (1/3)

Perhaps it could <Kimi> [11/26 @ 20:32] (2/2)

Only Gandalf <Curious> [11/27 @ 6:56] (0/0)
Hmmm. <Curious> [11/26 @ 20:43] (0/0)

hey, v. witty! & a question <Froda> [11/26 @ 4:53] (0/0)
Not that I haven't enjoyed <NZ Strider> [11/26 @ 0:58] (0/0)
My answers, and a weird thought. <Morwen> [11/25 @ 22:26] (4/4)

I like it, but <Curious> [11/27 @ 11:51] (0/0)
Not too far-fetched to be a UUT... <Aunt Dora Baggins> [11/26 @ 12:24] (0/0)
Oooh, that idea has potential! <Seillib> [11/26 @ 6:15] (0/0)
Now that IS interesting! <Ufthak> [11/26 @ 3:59] (0/0)

Magic Weapons... <Reverend> [11/25 @ 18:16] (2/5)

But how would you then account for <Draupne> [11/26 @ 8:31] (1/3)

It's an analogy. <Reverend> [11/26 @ 9:31] (1/2)

I know, but that would mean <Draupne> [11/27 @ 3:03] (1/1)

Considering that... <Reverend> [11/27 @ 10:20] (0/0)

hmmm...what makes a wraith...ring or knife or nasty nazgul? <summertime> [11/25 @ 19:13] (0/0)

Many Meetings 3:The Weapons of the Enemy -part 1 <Kiskadee> [11/25 @ 17:42] (5/7)

My thoughts (several adopted from below). <Curious> [11/26 @ 17:02] (0/0)
we talked about this before <Annael> [11/26 @ 8:08] (0/0)
He was virtually alone in the Barrow <Morwen> [11/25 @ 22:02] (1/1)

This is the only thing that occurs to me too. <NZ Strider> [11/26 @ 0:53] (0/0)

The most dangerous moment <Acathalion> [11/25 @ 21:21] (1/1)

I like this. It is <Curious> [11/26 @ 16:53] (0/0)

He'd go out like a light. <Reverend> [11/25 @ 18:04] (0/0)

Where did the Rangers of the North find wives? <Curious> [11/25 @ 17:13] (3/16)

the mixed blood of ME <summertime> [11/25 @ 18:49] (2/3)

I agree that in Tolkien's world <Curious> [11/26 @ 12:27] (0/0)
Um, they became Numenoreans. <Reverend> [11/25 @ 19:23] (1/1)

oh yeah, thunks forehead...oops! (No Text) <summertime> [11/26 @ 8:20] (0/0)

My own feeling is that they didn't <Kimi> [11/25 @ 17:40] (1/1)

Or maybe <Curious> [11/26 @ 12:19] (0/0)

It would take a lot more than ... <Reverend> [11/25 @ 17:31] (2/9)

Even if there are 6000 Dunedain <Curious> [11/26 @ 12:14] (1/6)

Sure. <Reverend> [11/26 @ 14:16] (1/5)

I agree, although <Curious> [11/26 @ 15:03] (1/4)

I think someone needs a cold Breeland shower. <summertime> [11/26 @ 15:22] (1/3)

Yes, <Curious> [11/26 @ 16:41] (1/2)

Perhaps,... <Reverend> [11/26 @ 17:22] (1/1)

No, <Curious> [11/27 @ 3:28] (0/0)

how about plague? <Arador> [11/25 @ 20:06] (1/1)

Yes, there are mentions of plagues... <ElanorG> [11/26 @ 8:44] (0/0)

Elrond...? <tolkienisgod> [11/25 @ 16:22] (6/9)

Simple Answer... <Endasil> [11/26 @ 16:22] (0/0)
In the books Elrond <Curious> [11/26 @ 12:09] (1/2)

See what happens when the movie is viewed as 'definitive'? <Hama of Rohan> [11/26 @ 15:01] (1/1)

Yes, like The Wizard of Oz <Curious> [11/27 @ 8:37] (0/0)

Believe it or not, I've been thinking about this <Morwen> [11/25 @ 21:38] (0/0)
you wouldn't be here asking that question then (No Text) <cuthien> [11/25 @ 18:42] (0/0)
He's an Elf. <Reverend> [11/25 @ 17:32] (1/1)

and he's his uncle <Arador> [11/25 @ 20:09] (0/0)

My knowledge of the books is fading, but this I believe belongs in the Movie Discusion... <NoneOfTheAbove> [11/25 @ 17:03] (0/0)

The weather in Middle Earth.... <Kathira> [11/25 @ 16:15] (3/3)

Note that Rivendell <Curious> [11/27 @ 9:31] (0/0)
Like and unlike Europe. <Curious> [11/26 @ 12:03] (0/0)
Tolkien said <Kimi> [11/25 @ 16:52] (0/0)

Hero's Journey and LOR <Norwen> [11/25 @ 13:53] (2/3)

Campbell, Frazer, Jung and Tolkien <Curious> [11/26 @ 11:32] (0/0)
I've read the Golden Bough... <Reverend> [11/25 @ 15:53] (1/1)

Thanks for the insight, Rev. <Norwen> [11/26 @ 6:22] (0/0)

Are Ents immortal? <Aragorn_Elessar> [11/25 @ 12:09] (4/7)

Galadriel apparently thought so. <Curious> [11/26 @ 11:15] (0/0)
I don't (No Text) <Elvishmaiden > [11/26 @ 8:59] (0/0)
Well, depends how you mean "immortal." <NZ Strider> [11/25 @ 12:38] (1/3)

It's could be considered... <Nessimë> [11/25 @ 13:04] (1/2)

A wise insight... <Reverend> [11/25 @ 15:57] (1/1)

Shippey was referring to Elves <Curious> [11/26 @ 11:18] (0/0)

i think so <Norwen> [11/25 @ 12:14] (0/0)

Battle Of The Last Alliance - Fall Of Sauron <Reddevil> [11/25 @ 10:06] (9/19)

Much of the power of the Ring <Curious> [11/26 @ 10:03] (0/0)
one last comment... <cabbage'n'taters> [11/26 @ 9:10] (0/0)
from the sil... <Ehtemir> [11/25 @ 13:30] (1/7)

But what of Elrond's account in FotR? <Hama of Rohan> [11/25 @ 13:38] (2/6)

I think Elrond's memory was distorted by his dislike for Isildur. (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [11/25 @ 22:27] (0/0)
Here're some more passages: <NZ Strider> [11/25 @ 14:29] (2/4)

Great passages...I have... <cabbage'n'taters> [11/25 @ 22:38] (1/1)

But even Isildur <Curious> [11/26 @ 10:21] (0/0)

That's my take on it - thanks for the excerpts. <Hama of Rohan> [11/25 @ 15:22] (1/1)

In this case, it was <NZ Strider> [11/25 @ 15:41] (0/0)

Because they were heroes . . . <Pukel-man> [11/25 @ 11:22] (0/0)
My personal theory... <cabbage'n'taters> [11/25 @ 11:18] (0/0)
Elendil and Gil-Galad didn't beat Sauron <Groovicles> [11/25 @ 10:49] (2/2)

I agree, here's 3 pieces of evidence... <cabbage'n'taters> [11/25 @ 11:27] (0/0)
Huh? <Hama of Rohan> [11/25 @ 10:54] (0/0)

I don't picture this as it is shown in the movie. <Reverend> [11/25 @ 10:45] (1/1)

I liked the move version but... <cabbage'n'taters> [11/25 @ 11:37] (0/0)

Sauron & Numenor <Darth Pharazon> [11/25 @ 10:37] (0/0)
Sauron strikes! <PhantomS> [11/25 @ 10:19] (0/0)

hero vs. enemy <Bboy486> [11/25 @ 10:05] (1/4)

oh and <Bboy486> [11/25 @ 10:06] (3/3)

Yes, and I fight to stay awake to read all of LOTR in one sitting. Hero? You decide! (No Text) <TolkienFan> [11/25 @ 23:07] (0/0)
Yes and Sam fights Shelob and Gandalf the Balrog. (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [11/25 @ 12:29] (0/0)
Yes on all counts. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [11/25 @ 10:41] (0/0)

Sauron's defeat <Corran Horn> [11/25 @ 8:56] (5/10)

The movie is different from the book. <Curious> [11/26 @ 9:04] (1/1)

Addendum. <Curious> [11/26 @ 9:08] (0/0)

Because.... <Groovicles> [11/25 @ 10:41] (0/0)
for a good perspective from the books ... <Darth Pharazon> [11/25 @ 10:01] (0/0)
Sauron's link <PhantomS> [11/25 @ 9:17] (0/0)
May I (sort of) echo that request--spoilers here abound (Story Spoiler) <Bill of London> [11/25 @ 9:10] (3/4)

As I note above, <Curious> [11/26 @ 9:20] (0/0)
Sauron in general <Norwen> [11/25 @ 12:27] (0/0)
Bill .... <Eledhwen> [11/25 @ 10:28] (1/1)

Thank you! THAT is very nice to know---and I'm glad to hear it! :-) (No Text) <Bill of London> [11/26 @ 0:18] (0/0)

Many Meetings 2:The Last Homely House-part 2 <Kiskadee> [11/25 @ 7:47] (13/26)

I must have seen Tolkien's illustration <Curious> [11/26 @ 8:43] (2/4)

I've wanted to go there... <Kiskadee> [11/26 @ 23:00] (1/1)

Yes, but how about after a night <Curious> [11/27 @ 3:27] (0/0)

this comes close <Annael> [11/26 @ 13:31] (1/1)

If you will hike over those mountains, <Curious> [11/26 @ 13:38] (0/0)

different from the movie still <Annael> [11/26 @ 8:06] (0/0)
My photos are still in the camera, but.. <Aunt Dora Baggins> [11/25 @ 14:01] (0/0)
I'm not very visual, especially when it comes to places. <Morwen> [11/25 @ 13:29] (0/0)
It's been so long... <JewelTook> [11/25 @ 11:24] (0/0)
I'm still unsure... <Froda> [11/25 @ 11:16] (1/1)

I thought the same thing... <Kiskadee> [11/26 @ 23:08] (0/0)

I tend not to visualize <Celandine Brandybuck> [11/25 @ 10:52] (2/2)

Controlling the weather... <Kathira> [11/25 @ 14:12] (0/0)
Hard to hang pictures <Merryk> [11/25 @ 11:24] (0/0)

Bother! <Eledhwen> [11/25 @ 10:27] (0/0)
great question! <Varda Elentari> [11/25 @ 9:52] (0/0)
Not sure. Tolkien's illustrators <NZ Strider> [11/25 @ 9:39] (0/0)
My views <PhantomS> [11/25 @ 9:22] (0/0)
Not changed so much as.... <Elwen> [11/25 @ 8:04] (0/0)
I pictured a wide valley.... <Reverend> [11/25 @ 7:58] (1/6)

The "narrow crack" is based on Tolkien's own drawing <NZ Strider> [11/25 @ 9:34] (2/5)

Here's Tolkien's Rivendell illustration. (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [11/25 @ 11:34] (1/3)

Thanks. I can never find anything on the 'net... (No Text) <NZ Strider> [11/25 @ 12:01] (1/2)

Try Google images. (No Text) <Curious> [11/25 @ 12:03] (1/1)

It's no use. I'm hopeless. <NZ Strider> [11/25 @ 12:56] (0/0)

I confess... <Reverend> [11/25 @ 9:48] (0/0)

Many Meetings 1: The Last Homely House-part 1 <Kiskadee> [11/25 @ 7:34] (11/24)

The film version is too French or Italian for me. <Curious> [11/26 @ 8:25] (0/0)
Even though I found the description thin, <Aunt Dora Baggins> [11/25 @ 13:49] (1/1)

That's funny because <Kiskadee> [11/26 @ 23:16] (0/0)

"The perfect house" <Morwen> [11/25 @ 13:04] (0/0)
Just a thought... <JewelTook> [11/25 @ 10:43] (0/0)
I would have liked more description <Eledhwen> [11/25 @ 10:25] (0/0)
Now the actual questions: <NZ Strider> [11/25 @ 9:30] (0/0)
The word that causes the problems in Brit./Am. English is "homey": <NZ Strider> [11/25 @ 9:25] (2/7)

er, you mean "homely" I think? <Annael> [11/25 @ 11:27] (1/5)

No, no -- "homey" as in <NZ Strider> [11/25 @ 11:41] (4/4)

hmph <Annael> [11/26 @ 8:02] (0/0)
NZS: Unattractive is "homely" in American English...really! I promise! :-) <TolkienFan> [11/25 @ 23:01] (0/0)
Or - homely means slightly unattractive or plain. Homey is slang for "homeboy" or someone from the neighborhood <Methuselah> [11/25 @ 19:01] (0/0)
Today, "homey" has a different meaning yet... <Kathira> [11/25 @ 14:24] (0/0)

Actually, I'd say we don't use 'homey' <Eledhwen> [11/25 @ 10:22] (0/0)

Homely in British English <Ufthak> [11/25 @ 8:55] (0/0)
Two points . . . <Pukel-man> [11/25 @ 8:00] (0/0)
My humble thoughts.... <Elwen> [11/25 @ 7:58] (0/0)
Here the film outdid my poor imagination. <Reverend> [11/25 @ 7:54] (2/5)

As an American living in Britan, I can answer--Tolkien here means "homelike" or "homey (?)" (No Text) <Bill of London> [11/25 @ 9:26] (0/0)
I agree that the movie's rendition.... <Elwen> [11/25 @ 7:59] (1/3)

Movie Rivendell seemed a little chilly to me.... <Kathira> [11/25 @ 14:09] (2/2)

Yes, what is <Curious> [11/27 @ 9:08] (0/0)
test <Bill of London> [11/27 @ 8:33] (0/0)

Interesting comment from Brad Dourif <Demosthenes> [11/25 @ 3:07] (7/13)

test (No Text) <Draupne> [11/27 @ 5:22] (0/0)
I find the comparison to Dickens <Curious> [11/26 @ 2:31] (0/0)
Tolkien draws characters very strongly, <NZ Strider> [11/25 @ 9:45] (1/1)

What better way... <JewelTook> [11/25 @ 11:51] (0/0)

We've discussed Tolkien's 'flat' characters before... <Reverend> [11/25 @ 7:14] (1/1)

Well said! (No Text) <Morwen> [11/25 @ 13:32] (0/0)

Oh Lord, I disagree completely <Eowyn_Shieldmaiden> [11/25 @ 6:47] (0/0)
I completely agree with you... <Loressar Erchamion> [11/25 @ 6:32] (0/0)
Oh yes, I disagree as well. <Caleniel> [11/25 @ 4:39] (1/4)

I suspect ... <Demosthenes> [11/25 @ 4:55] (2/3)

Although... <Watson> [11/25 @ 6:01] (1/1)

Good point <Norwen> [11/26 @ 6:44] (0/0)

I know, I was being unfair... <Caleniel> [11/25 @ 5:18] (0/0)

Favorite book - just out of curiousity <Dandy> [11/24 @ 23:32] (10/16)

VI without a doubt.... <Endasil> [11/26 @ 16:19] (0/0)
No votes for Book VI? <Curious> [11/26 @ 2:13] (1/2)

Book VI has one serious flaw: <Caleniel> [11/26 @ 2:19] (1/1)

But there are the appendices, and <Curious> [11/26 @ 2:38] (0/0)

Book 3, followed by Book 5 <Doorwarden of Theoden> [11/25 @ 16:01] (0/0)
IV. that's also my favourite scene... <jadeshadow> [11/25 @ 13:05] (0/0)
It's a toss up <Norwen> [11/25 @ 12:11] (0/0)
Book III with Book VI a close second <Lothirienne> [11/25 @ 12:09] (1/1)

oops - I meant book 5! - a silly typing mistake! (No Text) <Lothirienne> [11/25 @ 21:56] (0/0)

I love Book Five <Elythiel> [11/25 @ 10:45] (0/0)
Book I <Aunt Dora Baggins> [11/25 @ 9:38] (2/2)

you've got my vote <dwimmerCrafty> [11/25 @ 22:17] (0/0)
I agree <LordM> [11/25 @ 15:59] (0/0)

my book is...number 5 <PhantomS> [11/25 @ 9:25] (1/1)

That's 3 <Watson> [11/26 @ 6:04] (0/0)

mine is def. book 3 <Varda Elentari> [11/25 @ 6:20] (0/0)

Just picked up a copy of Unfinished Tales.. <Varda Elentari> [11/24 @ 19:25] (5/7)

I cried myself, nearly broke down in Comp and lit <Tharangil> [11/25 @ 14:50] (0/0)
I'd suggest .... <Demosthenes> [11/25 @ 1:44] (1/1)

I prefer the online Encyclopedia of Arda. (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [11/26 @ 2:03] (0/0)

Kleenex, maybe <Mim the Petty Dwarf> [11/24 @ 19:52] (1/1)

Funny and true! (No Text) <Curious> [11/26 @ 2:04] (0/0)

Possibly for the Narn i hîn Húrin -- enjoy yourself! (No Text) <NZ Strider> [11/24 @ 19:32] (0/0)
that will be a very good idea <Arador> [11/24 @ 19:31] (0/0)

Just how free are the free peoples of Middle Earth, anyway? <Methuselah> [11/24 @ 18:44] (7/7)

Tolkien apparently approved of an idealized form of medieval society <Curious> [11/26 @ 5:27] (0/0)
Kings vs Tyrannts <Groovicles> [11/25 @ 10:47] (0/0)
Free they all are! <PhantomS> [11/25 @ 9:45] (0/0)
Nobody in Middle-earth is completely free ... <Idril Celebrindal> [11/25 @ 7:39] (0/0)
individual and collective freedom <cabbage'n'taters> [11/25 @ 6:48] (0/0)
Remember "Absolute Monarchy" is two words, not one... <aragonvaar> [11/24 @ 19:28] (0/0)
Freedom is compatible <NZ Strider> [11/24 @ 19:22] (0/0)

The Numeroreans and Rangers. <palefella> [11/24 @ 15:37] (3/19)

Gondor and the Rangers <Groovicles> [11/25 @ 10:53] (0/0)
this is what the Encyclopedia of Arda <Eowyn_Shieldmaiden> [11/24 @ 16:09] (2/15)

I'll add a little bit more <Altaira> [11/24 @ 18:32] (2/12)

but the Rangers of the North <Eowyn_Shieldmaiden> [11/25 @ 6:02] (1/1)

Actually, Aragorn <Altaira> [11/25 @ 19:07] (0/0)

Whoa! Boromir and Faramir had Numenorean blood?! <palefella> [11/24 @ 21:17] (4/9)

by my reckoning <PhantomS> [11/25 @ 9:58] (1/3)

The population of Numenor <Curious> [11/25 @ 17:25] (1/2)

he said... <PhantomS> [11/26 @ 5:46] (1/1)

Aragorn, though, is NOT Elros' heir! <Curious> [11/26 @ 6:27] (0/0)

Note that Faramir.... <Reverend> [11/25 @ 7:41] (0/0)
Yes <Altaira> [11/24 @ 22:32] (2/2)

I don't think the "lesser" men <Curious> [11/25 @ 16:40] (0/0)
you explain things well <Eowyn_Shieldmaiden> [11/25 @ 6:09] (0/0)

Yes, almost, but never close enough... <Kathira> [11/24 @ 21:35] (0/0)

wow. i must be using that incorrectly. <summertime> [11/24 @ 18:29] (1/1)

depends how deeply you look <Eowyn_Shieldmaiden> [11/25 @ 6:08] (0/0)

The different kind of Rangers <belethdelothiel> [11/24 @ 15:45] (1/1)

faramir's dirty job <PhantomS> [11/25 @ 10:08] (0/0)

How did Celebrimbor make the Elven rings? <Curious> [11/24 @ 14:56] (6/10)

How Celebrimbor made the Three: a theory. <Curious> [11/25 @ 13:09] (1/2)

Additional speculation with very, very late response to Altaira <Acathalion> [11/25 @ 20:45] (1/1)

I like the idea that Sauron <Curious> [11/26 @ 1:59] (0/0)

Celebrimbor.... <Groovicles> [11/25 @ 10:55] (0/0)
I get the impression... <Reverend> [11/25 @ 7:27] (1/1)

Do you suppose... <Hama of Rohan> [11/25 @ 11:02] (0/0)

well, just some thoughts <Mim the Petty Dwarf> [11/24 @ 20:31] (1/1)

Urgent Message: Illuvatar Trojan Cleaner <Demosthenes> [11/24 @ 22:41] (0/0)

caught some lights, weaved some blessings, and forged it with normal smithying? (No Text) <Arador> [11/24 @ 16:17] (0/0)
Very carefully? *runs for cover* (No Text) <NZ Strider> [11/24 @ 15:33] (0/0)

hey, I used to come here alot, and we all used to go through Tolkein books (i.e. silmarillion) and discuss them, I was just wondering if anyone was doing this anymore.. and if not, if anyone wants to do this any answers would be great, ty <3Ainagil (No Text) <Ainagil> [11/24 @ 13:54] (1/1)

We're discussing LOTR <Altaira> [11/24 @ 14:12] (0/0)

Gwaihir and the Eagles <Endasil> [11/24 @ 13:17] (3/4)

I believe the Valar were far more involved <Curious> [11/25 @ 13:51] (0/0)
The Eagle's of Manwe <Groovicles> [11/25 @ 11:00] (0/0)
I think that's all correct. <NZ Strider> [11/24 @ 15:48] (1/1)

'of Aule and Yavanna' <PhantomS> [11/25 @ 10:27] (0/0)

HELP!'Fellowship' paragraph is needed! <KawaiiShinigami> [11/24 @ 12:23] (1/1)

It's Book I... <Aragorn_Elessar> [11/24 @ 12:33] (0/0)

My new elf hero: Mablung... <summertime> [11/24 @ 11:39] (3/7)

I just wonder why <Curious> [11/25 @ 10:54] (0/0)
Mablung has long been one of my favorites, he's such a solid character, too bad he doesn't appear more:) (No Text) <Ainagil> [11/24 @ 13:45] (0/0)
Yeh, and don't forget his buddy Beleg. (No Text) <Reverend> [11/24 @ 12:00] (1/4)

yeah, the heartbreaker here is his comment to Turin (when he finds him in the lair).. <summertime> [11/24 @ 14:15] (1/3)

See of the Ruin of Doriath in Silmarillion <Arador> [11/24 @ 19:41] (1/2)

The suggestion... <Reverend> [11/25 @ 6:58] (1/1)

If I am correct, his manner of death is just a rumor. <Curious> [11/25 @ 10:46] (0/0)

Is there significance in <Goldilocks Took> [11/23 @ 20:49] (1/9)

Possibly <Watson> [11/23 @ 21:07] (1/8)

Great post with JRRT quote and.... <cabbage'n'taters> [11/23 @ 22:29] (3/7)

Also, "Aldarion and Erendis" seems <Curious> [11/25 @ 11:14] (0/0)
Good point! Especially in light <Curious> [11/25 @ 11:08] (1/1)

I didn't know he was <Goldilocks Took> [11/25 @ 16:22] (0/0)

Perhaps <Watson> [11/24 @ 6:21] (3/3)

Also, Tolkien was very much a family man... <Kathira> [11/24 @ 13:41] (0/0)
Absolutely! <Hermione> [11/24 @ 12:23] (0/0)
thank you for your thoughtful <Goldilocks Took> [11/24 @ 8:11] (0/0)

Origin of Shelob <alx564> [11/23 @ 20:28] (1/1)

Re shelob <Demosthenes> [11/23 @ 21:16] (0/0)

what does "fey" mean? can't find it in the dictionary... (No Text) <Varda Elentari> [11/23 @ 18:04] (2/2)

from www.dictionary.com: <Nimrodel > [11/23 @ 18:21] (0/0)
There are many meanings <Watson> [11/23 @ 18:21] (0/0)

This probably means nothing... <Reverend> [11/23 @ 17:45] (7/15)

Vilya, mightiest of the Three <Watson> [11/25 @ 6:23] (1/1)

Hey, that works. (No Text) <Reverend> [11/25 @ 7:00] (0/0)

Galadriel and Arwen <Endasil> [11/24 @ 12:17] (1/1)

Gimli and Eomer <Morwen> [11/25 @ 5:44] (0/0)

Purity vs. power <Acathalion> [11/23 @ 21:38] (1/2)

Sauron hated the Tower of the Moon <Demosthenes> [11/23 @ 23:29] (1/1)

Although note.... <Reverend> [11/24 @ 5:45] (0/0)

The Golden Wood <Altaira> [11/23 @ 19:58] (0/0)
And why does golden hair <Curious> [11/23 @ 18:46] (1/2)

Because blonds have more fun? (No Text) <Nimrodel > [11/23 @ 19:26] (1/1)

And gentlemen, I hear, prefer them... (No Text) <NZ Strider> [11/24 @ 22:03] (0/0)

one thought. <summertime> [11/23 @ 18:29] (1/1)

Reasonable, on the locations anyway. (No Text) <Reverend> [11/23 @ 19:39] (0/0)

Minis Ithil <Anfauglir> [11/23 @ 18:06] (1/1)

Well, wasn't.... <Nimrodel > [11/23 @ 18:24] (0/0)

A question about Mithrandir/Faramir <Varda Elentari> [11/23 @ 17:09] (3/6)

Aragorn, too, may not have seen Gandalf much. <Curious> [11/25 @ 9:02] (0/0)
Gandalf does seem to make a lasting impression. <Eowyn's NO 1 fan> [11/24 @ 6:54] (0/0)
It does seem that Gandalf <mallorn-ws> [11/23 @ 18:00] (1/3)

I agree, plus Faramir <Altaira> [11/23 @ 18:24] (1/2)

Yes-like that eccentric yet admirable relative that only visitis once in a while, yet you develop an instant bond with. (No Text) <mallorn-ws> [11/24 @ 6:52] (1/1)

I have one of those. His name's Grandpa. (No Text) <Eowyn's NO 1 fan> [11/24 @ 6:55] (0/0)

Tom Bombadil <Uruk-Katie> [11/23 @ 13:21] (4/9)

Umm...there is more than meets the eye <MrCere> [11/25 @ 10:28] (2/2)

You're right! Tom, at least, speaks in accentual verse. (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [11/25 @ 19:40] (0/0)
An interesting essay about free verse v. meter. (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [11/25 @ 13:38] (0/0)

If Tolkien had just left out the nonsense rhymes, <Curious> [11/23 @ 18:48] (1/3)

Some of us love the rhymes... <Aunt Dora Baggins> [11/24 @ 10:19] (1/2)

Yes, I just wonder <Curious> [11/24 @ 12:49] (1/1)

Maybe so. <Aunt Dora Baggins> [11/25 @ 8:06] (0/0)

Tom... <Anfauglir> [11/23 @ 18:10] (0/0)
Please make your margins shorter... <Aragorn_Elessar> [11/23 @ 14:15] (0/0)

Queston about the Passage of the Marshes <Works of Feanor> [11/23 @ 12:05] (1/2)

Yes, he does fall... <Nimrodel > [11/23 @ 18:27] (1/1)

Re: Falling <Demosthenes> [11/23 @ 19:45] (0/0)

Trying to explain differences between LOTR and Harry Potter to nonreaders of LOTR <Lothirienne> [11/23 @ 8:09] (11/35)

deeper story <tolkienisgod> [11/25 @ 16:34] (0/0)
I think Harry Potter is more like LotR than The Hobbit! <Curious> [11/24 @ 9:57] (1/5)

Maybe I overstated my point, but <Curious> [11/24 @ 10:06] (2/4)

anything that gets people reading is a good thing <Lothirienne> [11/24 @ 13:26] (1/1)

I would just say, then, <Curious> [11/24 @ 13:32] (0/0)

the protagonists morals however, is debatable <Arador> [11/24 @ 11:51] (1/1)

It was not his style, but <Curious> [11/24 @ 12:02] (0/0)

one's one of the original and the other is a form of revamp <Arador> [11/24 @ 1:37] (0/0)
What age is Rawlings writing for? <Goldilocks Took> [11/23 @ 21:29] (1/2)

She has said 8 and up... <Nimrodel > [11/23 @ 21:58] (1/1)

Thanks - now I don't feel <Goldilocks Took> [11/24 @ 8:14] (0/0)

Hp and LotR: Complexity <JackieM> [11/23 @ 17:38] (1/1)

Interesting points <gullygilly> [11/24 @ 6:37] (0/0)

Harry Potter and Tolkien <JackieM> [11/23 @ 17:19] (0/0)
Harry Potter quite Simple <jonathanh84> [11/23 @ 16:13] (0/0)
I don't think either are all that complex <Ufthak> [11/23 @ 15:14] (1/1)

Exactly! (No Text) <Lady Elrondo> [11/23 @ 19:43] (0/0)

JK Rowling at the X-Roads <Froda> [11/23 @ 12:32] (5/10)

Well, when my daughter was seven... <Aunt Dora Baggins> [11/25 @ 9:46] (1/2)

agree completely... <Froda> [11/25 @ 11:22] (1/1)

Not to mention the over-40 set ;-) (No Text) <Aunt Dora Baggins> [11/25 @ 15:09] (0/0)

One more point <Morwen> [11/24 @ 11:51] (0/0)
Perhaps getting married, buying a house and getting pregnant... <Nimrodel > [11/23 @ 18:31] (1/1)

She's also become.... <Reverend> [11/24 @ 5:43] (0/0)

Rowling has said, though... <Aragorn_Elessar> [11/23 @ 15:03] (1/1)

They complained <Lady Elrondo> [11/23 @ 19:48] (0/0)

very good points <Lothirienne> [11/23 @ 14:38] (1/1)

Faramir/Boromir/Denethor a great example <Froda> [11/23 @ 16:54] (0/0)

I agree here <gullygilly> [11/23 @ 10:22] (0/0)
I disagree.... <cabbage'n'taters> [11/23 @ 9:38] (1/5)

I agree... <Varda Elentari> [11/23 @ 10:12] (1/4)

So Many agrees and disagrees...lol...I agree with Varda and Cabbage (No Text) <ThorondorEagleofManwë> [11/23 @ 11:15] (1/3)

But can we agree on a round of drinks? (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [11/23 @ 22:20] (2/2)

bottom's up!! <Varda Elentari> [11/24 @ 6:59] (0/0)
CHEERS (No Text) <gullygilly> [11/24 @ 6:20] (0/0)

Flight to the Ford: # 22 Summary <NZ Strider> [11/23 @ 7:17] (14/15)

Thanks NZ (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [11/25 @ 13:00] (0/0)
Thanks, NZStrider! Great discussion! (No Text) <Aunt Dora Baggins> [11/25 @ 12:19] (0/0)
Thanks, and ... <notlost> [11/25 @ 7:37] (0/0)
Good job, NZS. Thank you. (No Text) <Kimi> [11/24 @ 20:45] (0/0)
Terrific discussion, NZ Strider! (No Text) <Acathalion> [11/23 @ 21:47] (0/0)
Thanks for a great discussion <shadow baggins> [11/23 @ 20:22] (0/0)
Thank you for your carefully structured discussion topics. <Curious> [11/23 @ 19:00] (1/1)

Amen (No Text) <Reverend> [11/23 @ 19:41] (0/0)

I especially thank you for your acknowledgement of Frodo <mallorn-ws> [11/23 @ 18:18] (0/0)
Great discussion, NZStrider <Morwen> [11/23 @ 14:05] (0/0)
that was great, NZS! <Froda> [11/23 @ 12:17] (0/0)
thanks! <summertime> [11/23 @ 10:10] (0/0)
Thanks for the great discussion! <Altaira> [11/23 @ 8:47] (0/0)
Bravo, NZS <JewelTook> [11/23 @ 8:11] (0/0)
thanks for the interesting discussion <Lothirienne> [11/23 @ 7:44] (0/0)

A couple questions regarding Beleriand and Glorfindel <jonathanh84> [11/22 @ 22:29] (4/5)

As noted below, Tolkien decided long after <Curious> [11/24 @ 10:18] (1/1)

And Minas Tirith in The Silmarillion <Curious> [11/24 @ 10:24] (0/0)

about glorfindel... <Varda Elentari> [11/23 @ 11:47] (0/0)
There are hints <Altaira> [11/23 @ 8:59] (0/0)
Regarding Beleriand ... <Demosthenes> [11/23 @ 0:18] (0/0)

Question about Horn of Gondor and Frodo <Raynbow Elf> [11/22 @ 21:31] (3/3)

Frodo could not help with a battle. As <Curious> [11/25 @ 11:21] (0/0)
Simple. <PhantomS> [11/25 @ 10:30] (0/0)
perhaps Frodo heard the horn but didn't understand what it meant (No Text) <jonathanh84> [11/22 @ 22:31] (0/0)

Do you find LotR funny, amusing, or humorous? <Curious> [11/22 @ 15:51] (17/18)

Thank you, and my thoughts. <Curious> [11/23 @ 19:28] (0/0)
Just a few of my favorites <Morwen> [11/23 @ 13:30] (0/0)
all registers of humor but one... <Froda> [11/23 @ 12:56] (0/0)
When they enter Isengard after The Battle of Helms deep... <ThorondorEagleofManwë> [11/23 @ 11:26] (0/0)
One of my favorite moments. . . <Tar_Minastir> [11/23 @ 11:07] (0/0)
Lots of great Pippin and Gandalf moments <A_Tossed_Dwarf> [11/23 @ 8:07] (0/0)
I used to laugh until I cried when... <Aunt Dora Baggins> [11/23 @ 7:22] (0/0)
Bilbo's birthday speech <BrambleroseBrandybuck> [11/23 @ 7:02] (1/1)

always laughed here too... <gullygilly> [11/23 @ 10:32] (0/0)

Yes...several times <Hobbit-Of-No-Intellegence> [11/23 @ 5:05] (0/0)
One of my favourite funny moments is... <Aragorn_Elessar> [11/23 @ 4:22] (0/0)
At times, yes. <RosieLass> [11/22 @ 22:34] (0/0)
heck ya <Mim the Petty Dwarf> [11/22 @ 22:08] (0/0)
Definitely--in places. <JewelTook> [11/22 @ 21:28] (0/0)
I find many parts to be quite humorous. <amanda marie> [11/22 @ 20:45] (0/0)
many questions, rooster... <summertime> [11/22 @ 16:50] (0/0)
If you take my meaning <thiefbaggins> [11/22 @ 16:46] (0/0)
Do you find LotR funny, amusing, or humorous? <TomBombadilo> [11/22 @ 16:27] (0/0)

Flight to the Ford: # 21 Open discussion; anything I missed? <NZ Strider> [11/22 @ 9:52] (2/2)

And another thing. <Curious> [11/24 @ 5:37] (0/0)
One thing. <Curious> [11/23 @ 17:31] (0/0)

Flight to the Ford: # 20 End of Book I <NZ Strider> [11/22 @ 9:51] (7/8)

Even more belated thought <Acathalion> [11/23 @ 20:23] (0/0)
My belated thoughts. <Curious> [11/23 @ 18:09] (0/0)
It's an end of innocence. <Morwen> [11/23 @ 13:45] (0/0)
Old thoughts <Inferno> [11/23 @ 8:56] (0/0)
A very long introduction <JewelTook> [11/23 @ 8:31] (1/1)

I agree! Book 1 is transitional. <Tar_Minastir> [11/23 @ 11:41] (0/0)

characters established <Lothirienne> [11/23 @ 7:59] (0/0)
Yes, it has... <Aragorn_Elessar> [11/22 @ 10:50] (0/0)

Kiskadee, you have the next chapter. <Inferno> [11/22 @ 8:30] (1/2)

Thanks for the reminder. A question.... <Kiskadee> [11/22 @ 10:33] (1/1)

Yeah, that'll work. <Inferno> [11/22 @ 13:37] (0/0)

Destroying the 'One' <Drake74> [11/22 @ 7:54] (1/4)

It's in "The Shadow of the Past" <NZ Strider> [11/22 @ 8:17] (1/3)

Where did you get the electronic text? <Drake74> [11/22 @ 10:02] (1/2)

Sorry; just typed it. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [11/22 @ 10:14] (1/1)

Thanks <Drake74> [11/22 @ 14:57] (0/0)

Saurman & Weathertop <Villordsutch> [11/22 @ 6:20] (3/10)

Re: Saurman & Weathertop <TomBombadilo> [11/22 @ 16:42] (0/0)
Frodo and the Ring <Morwen> [11/22 @ 6:32] (0/0)
Gandalf didn't <Ufthak> [11/22 @ 6:27] (2/7)

Yep, letter 246 <Watson> [11/22 @ 7:01] (2/5)

Here's the excerpt. <Hama of Rohan> [11/22 @ 8:15] (0/0)
Ta..What would Boromir have done (No Text) <Villordsutch> [11/22 @ 7:17] (1/3)

In terms of using the Ring <Watson> [11/22 @ 7:44] (1/2)

The council of Elrond <Reddevil> [11/23 @ 13:51] (1/1)

Maybe so, but <Watson> [11/23 @ 17:14] (0/0)

Pesky but Good Movie...messing with our mindes <Villordsutch> [11/22 @ 6:32] (0/0)

The Light Of Eärendil <Reddevil> [11/22 @ 4:58] (3/3)

More then not, yes it is <Groovicles> [11/22 @ 7:10] (0/0)
Indirectly, yes <Eledhwen> [11/22 @ 5:34] (0/0)
No, no, no... <Earendil The Mariner> [11/22 @ 5:32] (0/0)

Aragorn on Weathertop <kodax> [11/22 @ 1:44] (4/6)

My thoughts <Meira> [11/23 @ 5:25] (0/0)
Good question! I <Curious> [11/22 @ 5:51] (0/0)
They appear way too weak in the movie <Reddevil> [11/22 @ 5:10] (0/0)
you must be asking from... <EowynRocks> [11/22 @ 1:50] (1/2)

btw... <EowynRocks> [11/22 @ 1:52] (1/1)

but? <Demosthenes> [11/22 @ 3:22] (0/0)

The Two Towers (a question of opinion) <EowynRocks> [11/22 @ 1:25] (8/18)

And here's my thoughts. <Curious> [11/24 @ 4:47] (0/0)
And here's what the Tolkien FAQ says. (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [11/24 @ 4:34] (0/0)
Here's a good essay with pictures. (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [11/24 @ 4:32] (0/0)
you learn something... <EowynRocks> [11/22 @ 13:35] (0/0)
Orthanc and Minas Morgul. Obviously. (No Text) <Ufthak> [11/22 @ 6:23] (2/5)

Really? i thought it was always 'obviously' Barad Dur and Orthanc <summertime> [11/23 @ 16:47] (0/0)
That's right... Book three culminates at Orthanc and book four culminates at Minus Morgul (No Text) <Nomad> [11/22 @ 12:04] (1/3)

I thought Book IV ended at the tower of Cirith Ungol? (No Text) <NZ Strider> [11/22 @ 12:13] (1/2)

I have always thought it was SOOO obvious... <Eärendil The Mariner> [11/23 @ 2:53] (1/1)

that's exactly how I felt. In fact I was totally thrown off when the movie posters came out! (No Text) <Lorien-lover> [11/23 @ 13:55] (0/0)

The Two Towers <Anfauglir> [11/22 @ 3:38] (0/0)
brief answer <Demosthenes> [11/22 @ 3:31] (2/4)

Although... <Watson> [11/22 @ 6:02] (1/2)

Barad-Dur isn't just "a tower" though... <Nomad> [11/22 @ 12:07] (1/1)

Nonetheless, that's what it's called <Watson> [11/23 @ 5:32] (0/0)

end notes... <Anfauglir> [11/22 @ 3:40] (0/0)

Barad-dur and Orthanc... <Varda Elentari> [11/22 @ 1:46] (1/1)

thank you for posting... <EowynRocks> [11/22 @ 1:48] (0/0)

question about aragorn. <eunwhan> [11/21 @ 23:19] (9/17)

My question is what accounts for Aragorn's abilities. <Curious> [11/24 @ 5:01] (1/2)

Not to mention.... <Reverend> [11/24 @ 5:54] (1/1)

Late-growers in pro basketball <Curious> [11/24 @ 6:16] (0/0)

That's what I like about Aragorn <Hobbit-Of-No-Intellegence> [11/22 @ 15:41] (0/0)
Aragorn can do anything! <Lady Elrondo> [11/22 @ 14:16] (0/0)
+10 strength, +8 to hit, +8 healing, +10 dexterity, +14 tracking ;-) <Hama of Rohan> [11/22 @ 8:47] (0/0)
I'm sure he learned some skills from them <Groovicles> [11/22 @ 7:13] (1/3)

what languages could he speak? <eunwhan> [11/22 @ 11:54] (1/2)

He speaks: <NZ Strider> [11/22 @ 12:02] (1/1)

Then again, no one <Curious> [11/24 @ 4:52] (0/0)

you know, one nice thing about LotR <Froda> [11/22 @ 6:46] (0/0)
I heard he could bench 290 j/k (No Text) <jonathanh84> [11/21 @ 23:52] (0/0)
Good Heavens! How long of an answer <NZ Strider> [11/21 @ 23:28] (2/3)

i mean... <eunwhan> [11/21 @ 23:31] (1/1)

well one clue at least.... <EowynRocks> [11/21 @ 23:40] (0/0)

Great post (No Text) <EowynRocks> [11/21 @ 23:30] (0/0)

Wow, that is a very hard question, <EowynRocks> [11/21 @ 23:26] (0/0)

A question about Saruman <moi> [11/21 @ 22:54] (1/4)

When Gandalf first comes to Isengard, <NZ Strider> [11/21 @ 23:17] (3/3)

uruk-hai <gandalfs beard> [11/22 @ 20:35] (0/0)
Saruman knew <Watson> [11/22 @ 5:38] (0/0)
hehehe <EowynRocks> [11/21 @ 23:29] (0/0)

Flight to the Ford: # 19 The Flood <NZ Strider> [11/21 @ 20:05] (10/17)

My belated thoughts. <Curious> [11/24 @ 5:29] (0/0)
Frodo's two means of defense are made impotent. <mallorn-ws> [11/22 @ 21:15] (0/0)
The Ring, don't forget the Ring! <Reverend> [11/22 @ 7:46] (0/0)
language in this thrilling scene <Froda> [11/22 @ 6:38] (1/1)

I agree wholeheartedly! Tolkien's mesmerizing combination of words <mallorn-ws> [11/22 @ 21:22] (0/0)

Then the flood came and destroyed them all <Atlas> [11/22 @ 0:49] (1/1)

Nice UUT! (No Text) <Curious> [11/22 @ 5:34] (0/0)

Symbolism of Frodo's sword <jonathanh84> [11/22 @ 0:06] (0/0)
As too #3, Frodo's emotional state... <EowynRocks> [11/21 @ 23:38] (0/0)
my thoughts <Mim the Petty Dwarf> [11/21 @ 22:51] (0/0)
*begins scribbling questions* <Kiskadee> [11/21 @ 22:25] (3/5)

For your number 3, and Frodo's cry for help <mallorn-ws> [11/22 @ 21:38] (0/0)
Ah good! I wasn't sure <NZ Strider> [11/22 @ 10:17] (0/0)
Fear and hatred, the Dark Side are they... <Kathira> [11/22 @ 7:12] (1/2)

Three cheers to you and your very <mallorn-ws> [11/22 @ 21:46] (1/1)

Yes, without Frodo's defiance ... <Kathira> [11/23 @ 5:07] (0/0)

Frodo's last stand <Morwen> [11/21 @ 22:21] (0/0)

Flight to the Ford: # 18 The Nazgûl attack <NZ Strider> [11/21 @ 20:04] (7/16)

My favorits example of the Ring's "amplifying" <Curious> [11/24 @ 7:24] (0/0)
For fun: #3: something similar with dogs: <mallorn-ws> [11/22 @ 20:36] (1/1)

Note that the hobbits' ponies attempted <Curious> [11/24 @ 7:18] (0/0)

To answer my own question, personally <NZ Strider> [11/22 @ 8:37] (1/2)

strongly agree... <Froda> [11/22 @ 8:45] (1/1)

Thanks for that. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [11/22 @ 10:14] (0/0)

and his name that sat on him was Death, and Hell followed with him <Atlas> [11/22 @ 0:28] (1/1)

You seem to be in a bit of biblical mood <NZ Strider> [11/22 @ 8:30] (0/0)

exactly what I was thinking... <EowynRocks> [11/21 @ 23:45] (1/1)

Good point! This implies also that Elves' horses <mallorn-ws> [11/22 @ 20:12] (0/0)

The Nazgul and the Ring <Morwen> [11/21 @ 22:11] (2/3)

I agree. I think it also important to note <mallorn-ws> [11/22 @ 20:27] (0/0)
just about sums up my opinions too <Mim the Petty Dwarf> [11/21 @ 22:34] (1/1)

Learning to use the Ring... <Kathira> [11/22 @ 4:06] (0/0)

Elves and horses.... <Kathira> [11/21 @ 20:23] (1/1)

A late thought on saddles. <Reverend> [11/22 @ 7:26] (0/0)

Gollum -- a Hobbit???? <Mz. Holbytla> [11/21 @ 19:05] (3/4)

It really makes a strong point though <Goldilocks Took> [11/22 @ 11:50] (0/0)
welcome and live to be surprised another day (No Text) <EowynRocks> [11/21 @ 23:41] (0/0)
Welcome! Actually Gandalf says it <Kimi> [11/21 @ 19:15] (1/1)

Oh, My!! <Mz. Holbytla> [11/21 @ 19:52] (0/0)

Quick Question about Aladrion and Erendis and Galadriel <ThorondorEagleofManwë> [11/21 @ 17:38] (4/8)

Tolkien is making a point about possession. <Curious> [11/24 @ 6:34] (0/0)
hair fetishes ... calling Dr. Freud <Froda> [11/22 @ 7:37] (1/1)

Yes, but in Vertigo he finally faces up to it and overcomes his obsession-btw, nice analogy :) (No Text) <Mim the Petty Dwarf> [11/22 @ 9:24] (0/0)

I think that Galadriel... <EowynRocks> [11/21 @ 17:50] (0/0)
Definitely. <Kimi> [11/21 @ 17:47] (2/3)

Aldarion and Erendis <Aunt Dora Baggins> [11/22 @ 12:26] (1/1)

Aldarion and Erendis <Maire> [11/23 @ 9:29] (0/0)

Agreed! <Acathalion> [11/21 @ 19:23] (0/0)

Turin and Gurthang <Tharangil> [11/21 @ 15:26] (3/6)

On Turin's death <Acathalion> [11/21 @ 20:11] (0/0)
Another Question to Add... <ThorondorEagleofManwë> [11/21 @ 16:41] (1/2)

One: he didn't know she was his sister... <aragonvaar> [11/21 @ 17:01] (1/1)

Also, ever since his older sister died, <Curious> [11/24 @ 7:10] (0/0)

Well taken. <Reverend> [11/21 @ 16:05] (1/1)

It is. (No Text) <Tharangil> [11/22 @ 14:04] (0/0)

Link to a thoughtful literary article <Thevina Finduilas> [11/21 @ 10:30] (10/17)

needs an editor! <Annael> [11/22 @ 10:29] (0/0)
but why we're happy TF posted it! <Froda> [11/22 @ 7:00] (0/0)
This article reminds me... <Watson> [11/21 @ 19:03] (0/0)
I agree with curious, <EowynRocks> [11/21 @ 18:32] (0/0)
Smells like a Gaoler to me... <aragonvaar> [11/21 @ 16:47] (1/1)

Great Post (No Text) <EowynRocks> [11/21 @ 18:33] (0/0)

Nice article <Blue Wizard> [11/21 @ 12:15] (0/0)
Knowledgeable, yet patronizing. <Curious> [11/21 @ 11:37] (2/5)

Agreed. <Hama of Rohan> [11/21 @ 16:05] (0/0)
Many people are embarassed by their obsession... <sundering_c> [11/21 @ 14:06] (2/3)

Obsession versus critical distance <sainteros> [11/22 @ 9:18] (1/1)

Agreed <sundering_c> [11/22 @ 14:47] (0/0)

She is the one <Curious> [11/21 @ 14:45] (0/0)

Good point <Xanadu> [11/21 @ 11:11] (1/1)

Tolkien played the commercial game <Curious> [11/21 @ 11:51] (0/0)

that's the "distressing the furniture" article <Froda> [11/21 @ 10:56] (0/0)
Let's do it like this. (No Text - Link Inside) <Reverend> [11/21 @ 10:52] (0/0)

How numerous are the Istari ? <elspeth_heather> [11/21 @ 10:01] (1/3)

Only those five <Eledhwen> [11/21 @ 10:10] (1/2)

thanks a lot <elspeth_heather> [11/21 @ 10:30] (1/1)

De rien! <Eledhwen> [11/21 @ 10:38] (0/0)

Flight to the Ford: # 17 Glorfindel (III) <NZ Strider> [11/21 @ 9:15] (8/13)

Additional notes on Glorfindel <Acathalion> [11/21 @ 19:17] (0/0)
My theory of the Elvish liqueurs <Kimi> [11/21 @ 17:01] (1/2)

Although, as with lembas, I <Curious> [11/21 @ 17:15] (1/1)

Of course. But if we're to say that <Kimi> [11/21 @ 17:37] (0/0)

No brilliant answers, just a thought <Morwen> [11/21 @ 12:53] (1/2)

Yes, but even more... <Reverend> [11/21 @ 14:50] (1/1)

Although that story came much later. <Curious> [11/21 @ 18:51] (0/0)

Another thought about Elven-draught: <Curious> [11/21 @ 12:47] (0/0)
Glorfindel thoughts.... <Elwen> [11/21 @ 11:54] (0/0)
more about Gildor <Annael> [11/21 @ 11:12] (1/1)

Um, Gildor was headed east... <Reverend> [11/21 @ 12:32] (0/0)

Gildor vs. Glorfindel. <Curious> [11/21 @ 10:55] (0/0)
Gildor and Glorfindel are close kin, <Reverend> [11/21 @ 9:55] (0/0)

Flight to the Ford: # 16 Glorfindel (II) <NZ Strider> [11/21 @ 9:14] (5/7)

Not too much to add <Atlas> [11/21 @ 22:02] (0/0)
It ain't braggin' if its true <Acathalion> [11/21 @ 19:08] (0/0)
Maybe not snobbery <Morwen> [11/21 @ 12:18] (0/0)
Glorfindel DID do more than Aragorn. <Curious> [11/21 @ 9:43] (1/1)

I think Elrond has more knowledge <Eledhwen> [11/21 @ 10:14] (0/0)

I see Glorfindel as Finrod Jr. <Reverend> [11/21 @ 9:30] (1/1)

true nobility <summertime> [11/23 @ 10:35] (0/0)

what were the elven rings "powers"? <Lorien-lover> [11/21 @ 8:44] (1/1)

Here is a link Curious found. <Hama of Rohan> [11/21 @ 8:50] (0/0)

Hi guys I was just wondering what you thought of the Extended movie, I know you're a hard bunch to crack :-) (No Text) <StormCrowTheGrey> [11/21 @ 4:03] (4/43)

loved it loved, <EowynRocks> [11/21 @ 14:09] (0/0)
well, at least it doesn't call the lead character "Frodon Sacquet" <Froda> [11/21 @ 11:01] (1/4)

Yoiks! <Reverend> [11/21 @ 12:36] (1/3)

LOL! begins quickly to sound like that old Bored of the Rings parody! (No Text) <Froda> [11/21 @ 12:41] (1/2)

A new theory. <Reverend> [11/21 @ 14:35] (1/1)

LOL! Oui, Frodon (sic) Lives! (No Text) <Froda> [11/22 @ 7:24] (0/0)

A curious mix of purity and depravity <Reverend> [11/21 @ 7:38] (7/30)

My thoughts exactly. <RosieLass> [11/22 @ 22:50] (0/0)
Bravo Reverand <EowynRocks> [11/21 @ 14:13] (0/0)
Concerning the scene at Gilraen's tomb <NZ Strider> [11/21 @ 9:31] (1/14)

Rejecting dominion is good. <Reverend> [11/21 @ 10:08] (1/13)

I don't see it as all that revisionist. <NZ Strider> [11/21 @ 10:25] (2/12)

Different medium, different persona <Acathalion> [11/21 @ 18:57] (0/0)
Imagine... <Reverend> [11/21 @ 10:50] (1/10)

I agree <EowynRocks> [11/21 @ 14:17] (1/9)

I think both of you <NZ Strider> [11/21 @ 15:53] (1/8)

He he didn't want to be king.. <EowynRocks> [11/21 @ 18:35] (1/7)

Because now <NZ Strider> [11/21 @ 19:05] (2/6)

Sorry. <Reverend> [11/21 @ 19:37] (1/2)

Well, <NZ Strider> [11/21 @ 19:55] (1/1)

Sure. <Reverend> [11/22 @ 7:07] (0/0)

Great post, and <Curious> [11/21 @ 19:31] (2/2)

Wanting to be--> <Kathira> [11/21 @ 20:03] (0/0)
You may <NZ Strider> [11/21 @ 19:57] (0/0)

*soft 'golf-clap' of approval and agreement* ;-) (No Text) <Hama of Rohan> [11/21 @ 8:59] (0/0)
Never thought of it like that <StormCrowTheGrey> [11/21 @ 8:14] (0/0)
Well, since we've started the comparison, <Curious> [11/21 @ 7:45] (1/9)

But what about... <Reverend> [11/21 @ 9:11] (3/8)

This change bothered me, <Tar_Minastir> [11/23 @ 11:22] (0/0)
I guess <Curious> [11/21 @ 9:21] (1/4)

Yer gonna... <Reverend> [11/21 @ 9:58] (2/3)

Helm's Deep... <Anfauglir> [11/21 @ 12:10] (1/1)

Although <Curious> [11/21 @ 12:50] (0/0)

I doubt <Curious> [11/21 @ 10:18] (0/0)

If I may interject... <Elwen> [11/21 @ 9:15] (1/1)

Good point. He did <Curious> [11/21 @ 9:22] (0/0)

Personally I thought Scooby Doo knocked it for six. <Ufthak> [11/21 @ 7:41] (0/0)

Many of us do talk about the movie, on the Movie board. <Curious> [11/21 @ 6:27] (1/5)

So how do I ask in the Movie Discussion a question aimed at the Book Discussion room. <StormCrowTheGrey> [11/21 @ 7:19] (3/4)

We do discuss the movie, in the context... <Kathira> [11/21 @ 7:58] (1/1)

Thanks. <Curious> [11/21 @ 8:08] (0/0)

If people want to discuss the Movie, they go to Movie <Ufthak> [11/21 @ 7:38] (0/0)
How about asking <Curious> [11/21 @ 7:32] (0/0)

Flight to the Ford: #15 Glorfindel (I) <NZ Strider> [11/20 @ 21:40] (9/9)

Just another glowing Elf <Morwen> [11/21 @ 11:31] (0/0)
Glowing <Thevina Finduilas> [11/21 @ 10:28] (0/0)
It's the wound. <Reverend> [11/21 @ 7:50] (0/0)
As for #2 ... <Idril Celebrindal> [11/21 @ 7:48] (0/0)
As for #1 <Ufthak> [11/21 @ 7:32] (0/0)
Your previous post gives us a clue <Curious> [11/21 @ 6:13] (0/0)
Maybe they could turn the glowing on and off? <Draupne> [11/21 @ 5:17] (0/0)
"The light shines in the darkness, <Kimi> [11/21 @ 1:12] (0/0)
Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel <Atlas> [11/21 @ 0:54] (0/0)

Flight to the Ford: # 14 Tolkien's Use of Folksongs <NZ Strider> [11/20 @ 21:38] (5/13)

Song changes over time <Kiskadee> [11/21 @ 23:33] (0/0)
Nothing much to add <Morwen> [11/21 @ 11:34] (0/0)
It's not cannibalism. <Ufthak> [11/21 @ 7:29] (1/1)

Maybe. <Curious> [11/21 @ 8:40] (0/0)

I agree with Kimi about the troll-song and Bilbo's adventures <Draupne> [11/21 @ 5:09] (0/0)
Of course you must know that <Kimi> [11/20 @ 23:09] (2/7)

Like the bit about Hathor... <NZ Strider> [11/21 @ 23:24] (0/0)
Those boots are strange <Curious> [11/21 @ 4:45] (1/5)

Boots <Caleniel> [11/21 @ 5:08] (3/4)

And thank you <Curious> [11/21 @ 8:11] (1/1)

*grin* Happy to oblige! <Caleniel> [11/22 @ 3:59] (0/0)

Brilliant! Furthermore <Curious> [11/21 @ 6:10] (0/0)
That's a good idea <Draupne> [11/21 @ 5:12] (0/0)

for those of you who have read the Simarillion.. <Varda Elentari> [11/20 @ 20:59] (4/13)

Turin and Beleg are most distressing to me, <mallorn-ws> [11/22 @ 22:08] (0/0)
the tale of beren and luthien is my favorite part of the SIL (No Text) <Raistlin the White> [11/21 @ 23:40] (1/1)

yay! finally someone who agrees w/ me =) (No Text) <Varda Elentari> [11/22 @ 1:57] (0/0)

Actually, it's Turin and Niniel.... <Reverend> [11/20 @ 21:36] (5/8)

I liked the philosophy lecture <Acathalion> [11/21 @ 18:44] (1/1)

Oh, I like the philosophy... <Reverend> [11/21 @ 19:40] (0/0)

Yup. (No Text) <Seillib> [11/21 @ 6:58] (0/0)
To be fair <Curious> [11/21 @ 6:20] (0/0)
My absolute favorite also. You say it all. (No Text) <Caleniel> [11/21 @ 5:38] (0/0)
how about Aldarion and Erendis? <Arador> [11/20 @ 21:49] (1/2)

Very human, and very recognisable <Caleniel> [11/21 @ 5:44] (1/1)

Like Erendis is... <aragonvaar> [11/21 @ 16:53] (0/0)

ack, you want us to choose? and an odd point <Arador> [11/20 @ 21:16] (0/0)

Which elves glow?: <amanda marie> [11/20 @ 18:52] (5/11)

the Light of the Trees <niennas_tears> [11/21 @ 8:12] (1/3)

Glowing eyes, anyway. <Reverend> [11/21 @ 9:17] (1/2)

what happens when High & not so High elves... <Froda> [11/21 @ 11:18] (1/1)

I fear... <Reverend> [11/21 @ 14:43] (0/0)

Even Frodo faintly "glowed" <Curious> [11/20 @ 20:05] (0/0)
Gildor's troop.... <Reverend> [11/20 @ 19:49] (1/3)

Glow-findel <PhantomS> [11/21 @ 5:26] (1/2)

I like the ... <Reverend> [11/21 @ 7:20] (1/1)

Against the Balrog and the Witch King... <PhantomS> [11/22 @ 12:34] (0/0)

Well, none, really <Watson> [11/20 @ 19:08] (0/0)
Ahhhh... I don't know for sure, but <tygrestick> [11/20 @ 19:05] (0/0)

Question about Earendil <tygrestick> [11/20 @ 18:45] (2/3)

At the time of Earendil's voyage <Kimi> [11/20 @ 19:11] (0/0)
Many Elves <Altaira> [11/20 @ 19:06] (1/1)

Also, <PhantomS> [11/21 @ 5:18] (0/0)

how many names does Aragorn have? <Gary> [11/20 @ 18:37] (3/7)

I think this is all of them: <Hobbit-Of-No-Intellegence> [11/21 @ 13:23] (1/1)

We-eelll.... <NZ Strider> [11/21 @ 15:49] (0/0)

Strider too. (No Text) <Mim the Petty Dwarf> [11/20 @ 18:51] (0/0)
Well, here are the ones I can think of: <tygrestick> [11/20 @ 18:43] (3/3)

The Dúnadan, Wingfooted... (No Text) <NZ Strider> [11/20 @ 20:32] (0/0)
Strider, Thorongil... (No Text) <Kimi> [11/20 @ 18:54] (0/0)
Thorongil...and another whole list of them when Faramir proclaimed him king (No Text) <Arador> [11/20 @ 18:51] (0/0)

Just a question. Why is Elrond considered "Half-Elven"? (No Text) <stridersGURL> [11/20 @ 18:35] (1/2)

because one of his... <EowynRocks> [11/20 @ 18:46] (1/1)

Halfelven <Altaira> [11/20 @ 18:56] (0/0)

My *Finished* Tolkien Project <A_Tossed_Dwarf> [11/20 @ 16:15] (5/5)

You did well with a broad theme. <Curious> [11/21 @ 7:54] (0/0)
Great, I learned some stuff. (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [11/20 @ 22:39] (0/0)
:-D <windfola grey> [11/20 @ 18:40] (0/0)
Great effort! <Altaira> [11/20 @ 18:33] (0/0)
good job.... <EowynRocks> [11/20 @ 16:32] (0/0)

Confusion <EowynRocks> [11/20 @ 14:34] (2/5)

Regarding who got the Elven Rings <Kimi> [11/20 @ 18:06] (1/1)

actually, your post.... <EowynRocks> [11/21 @ 14:04] (0/0)

Well, revising your work <Aragorn_Elessar> [11/20 @ 14:54] (1/2)

so the authority... <EowynRocks> [11/20 @ 16:24] (1/1)

It's a matter of preference <Altaira> [11/20 @ 18:49] (0/0)

When the 'one ring' was destroyed were....? <Lancelot> [11/20 @ 13:54] (2/2)

No, they weren't <Idril Celebrindal> [11/20 @ 15:14] (0/0)
good question... <EowynRocks> [11/20 @ 14:31] (0/0)

If anyone isn't too busy... <Works of Feanor> [11/20 @ 13:22] (5/6)

Tolkien- the illustrated encyclopedia <Lorien-lover> [11/21 @ 8:37] (0/0)
And here's a good one <Altaira> [11/20 @ 19:23] (0/0)
Some explanation. <Curious> [11/20 @ 13:52] (1/1)

Thank you thank you! Awesome! (No Text) <Works of Feanor> [11/20 @ 14:35] (0/0)

Here's another. (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [11/20 @ 13:30] (0/0)
Here's one. (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [11/20 @ 13:27] (0/0)

Flight to the Ford: #13 Tolkien sings the Troll Song! <NZ Strider> [11/20 @ 10:36] (5/6)

First of all thanks <Kiskadee> [11/21 @ 15:03] (1/1)

Great! Thanks for that! I <NZ Strider> [11/21 @ 16:00] (0/0)

brilliant! thank you (No Text) <Froda> [11/21 @ 11:36] (0/0)
Thanks, NZS! (No Text) <Morwen> [11/21 @ 5:37] (0/0)
*chills* <Altaira> [11/20 @ 19:10] (0/0)
Wow, thanks! <Aunt Dora Baggins> [11/20 @ 13:33] (0/0)

Flight to the Ford: # 12 Comic Relief <NZ Strider> [11/20 @ 10:33] (5/5)

One of Tolkien's rare gifts <Altaira> [11/20 @ 20:28] (0/0)
comic interlude <Froda> [11/20 @ 19:17] (0/0)
I think it works on both levels <Morwen> [11/20 @ 12:30] (0/0)
LotR is probably a seriocomedy. <Curious> [11/20 @ 11:08] (0/0)
I think it works <Kimi> [11/20 @ 10:59] (0/0)

Flight to the Ford: # 11 Peregrin Took <NZ Strider> [11/19 @ 22:46] (6/14)

Pippin - ADHD? <Annael> [11/20 @ 9:36] (2/5)

Sounds like you've described <NZ Strider> [11/20 @ 17:00] (0/0)
Thank Eru it hadn't been invented! <Kimi> [11/20 @ 10:34] (1/3)

Pipeweed helps. (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [11/20 @ 12:18] (1/2)

yup <Annael> [11/20 @ 13:44] (1/1)

I wonder <Curious> [11/20 @ 13:55] (0/0)

Poor Pippin <Morwen> [11/20 @ 7:41] (0/0)
I love what you're doing here... <Elwen> [11/20 @ 7:28] (1/1)

Thanks. I actually enjoy <NZ Strider> [11/20 @ 16:58] (0/0)

As to #4, in my humble opinion, <Curious> [11/20 @ 5:18] (1/1)

Strider's decision to go to Weathertop <Idril Celebrindal> [11/20 @ 8:15] (0/0)

I must admit <Ufthak> [11/20 @ 4:53] (1/1)

I agree. <Kelly of Water's Edge> [11/20 @ 8:35] (0/0)

Pippin <Kimi> [11/20 @ 0:26] (0/0)

Flight to the Ford: # 10 Meriadoc Brandybuck <NZ Strider> [11/19 @ 22:46] (4/7)

Strider is still the leader. <Atlas> [11/21 @ 0:14] (0/0)
a grim point <Froda> [11/20 @ 19:35] (0/0)
Teamwork <Morwen> [11/20 @ 7:19] (0/0)
Merry <Kimi> [11/19 @ 23:08] (2/3)

nice point about the social difference <Mim the Petty Dwarf> [11/20 @ 18:39] (1/1)

Pippin from same social class as Merry... <Kathira> [11/20 @ 18:59] (0/0)

Yes, Merry is making himself useful <Idril Celebrindal> [11/20 @ 8:21] (0/0)

A question about Gandalf and the Witch King <Varda Elentari> [11/19 @ 17:51] (6/19)

Watson makes a good point... <EowynRocks> [11/21 @ 17:38] (0/0)
Crazy (?) theory on this <cabbage'n'taters> [11/20 @ 9:20] (0/0)
One must remember... <Watson> [11/20 @ 6:11] (4/13)

wonderful points, and <Froda> [11/20 @ 20:10] (0/0)
very enlightening, hadnt thought of it that way. <Varda Elentari> [11/20 @ 13:45] (0/0)
agreed <Xanadu> [11/20 @ 12:26] (1/9)

Although to a point, he was ignorant <Watson> [11/20 @ 13:44] (2/8)

.... <Xanadu> [11/20 @ 17:17] (1/6)

Well... <Watson> [11/20 @ 19:30] (2/5)

this may be a dumb question, but... <Varda Elentari> [11/20 @ 20:41] (1/1)

It's about... <Watson> [11/21 @ 6:07] (0/0)

Thanks <Xanadu> [11/20 @ 20:20] (1/2)

I suspect... <Watson> [11/21 @ 6:37] (1/1)

Thanks again. <Xanadu> [11/21 @ 10:38] (0/0)

FWIW, in the commentary... <Nimrodel > [11/20 @ 15:23] (0/0)

Great post Watson! (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [11/20 @ 9:29] (0/0)

Hmnph! <PhantomS> [11/20 @ 5:42] (0/0)
Bah. <Erelad> [11/19 @ 22:16] (0/0)
Interesting.... <EowynRocks> [11/19 @ 18:05] (0/0)

why those three elves? <Lorien-lover> [11/19 @ 17:19] (6/13)

And why didn't Celebrimbor... <Attercop> [11/20 @ 7:01] (1/1)

For that, there may be an answer. <Curious> [11/20 @ 8:26] (0/0)

My question is why it was such a secret. <Curious> [11/20 @ 5:24] (3/5)

question... <EowynRocks> [11/20 @ 14:40] (1/2)

You're right, but then why <Curious> [11/20 @ 15:47] (1/1)

a good point, <EowynRocks> [11/21 @ 23:48] (0/0)

You think they only blocked their own thoughts? <Draupne> [11/20 @ 5:59] (0/0)
Maybe his vision wasn't merely blocked... <Caleniel> [11/20 @ 5:45] (0/0)

Just to complicate the issue <Kimi> [11/19 @ 21:21] (0/0)
well... <Mim the Petty Dwarf> [11/19 @ 20:52] (0/0)
Good question <EowynRocks> [11/19 @ 18:01] (1/1)

Answer and a bit on Elrond <PhantomS> [11/20 @ 5:33] (0/0)

hmmm... <Varda Elentari> [11/19 @ 17:33] (0/0)

biography on Tolkien? <Goldilocks Took> [11/19 @ 16:31] (1/4)

I recommend... <Loressar Erchamion> [11/19 @ 17:25] (2/3)

And you could try the collected "Letters".... <Hermione> [11/20 @ 2:33] (0/0)
Seconded. It's very good. (No Text) <Kimi> [11/19 @ 17:39] (1/1)

thank you!!!! <Goldilocks Took> [11/20 @ 17:32] (0/0)

What are the names of all the rings? <Ent of Fangorn> [11/19 @ 15:03] (2/5)

Elven-rings, Great Ring, Great Rings, Isildur's Bane, <Curious> [11/19 @ 15:27] (1/1)

I forgot the Ring of Doom or <Curious> [11/20 @ 14:14] (0/0)

Narya, Vilya, and Nenya <Varda Elentari> [11/19 @ 15:09] (1/2)

you beat me by 8 seconds! <Aydria Elenlinn> [11/19 @ 15:10] (1/1)

LOL, I got excited that I could finally answer one! (No Text) <Varda Elentari> [11/19 @ 16:10] (0/0)

Flight to the Ford: # 9 More hints about Strider's Background <NZ Strider> [11/19 @ 11:53] (9/18)

this is tricky... <Froda> [11/20 @ 19:56] (1/1)

I like the image of <NZ Strider> [11/20 @ 20:29] (0/0)

Living a double life ? <Kiskadee> [11/19 @ 22:15] (0/0)
my comments(some not related specifically to the question) <Mim the Petty Dwarf> [11/19 @ 21:26] (2/5)

Don't tell me <Curious> [11/20 @ 12:24] (1/2)

I wish! <Mim the Petty Dwarf> [11/20 @ 18:48] (1/1)

It certainly does not! ;-) (No Text) <NZ Strider> [11/20 @ 20:20] (0/0)

Ah, I am very happy indeed! :-) <NZ Strider> [11/20 @ 9:56] (1/1)

Actually,... <Mim the Petty Dwarf> [11/20 @ 18:46] (0/0)

concering #2 <shadow baggins> [11/19 @ 18:07] (0/0)
hints to Arwen <Lothirienne> [11/19 @ 17:38] (0/0)
The Hobbits have other concerns at the moment <Morwen> [11/19 @ 14:35] (0/0)
About 2 <JewelTook> [11/19 @ 14:14] (1/1)

Nice point ! <Kiskadee> [11/19 @ 21:42] (0/0)

Perhaps if Frodo had not been wounded <Kimi> [11/19 @ 13:02] (1/1)

It makes him even more romantic <Eledhwen> [11/19 @ 15:40] (0/0)

Telling the hobbits he is <Curious> [11/19 @ 12:48] (1/1)

Excellent point. <Atlas> [11/20 @ 23:26] (0/0)

Flight to the Ford: # 8 The Elf-stone <NZ Strider> [11/19 @ 11:50] (8/28)

Follow-up: The emerald in "Eärendil was a Mariner" <NZ Strider> [11/19 @ 22:36] (1/6)

Why not to tell hobbits about the Elessar <Stanislaus Bocian> [11/20 @ 8:27] (1/5)

Yes, that would be cheating. And <Curious> [11/20 @ 9:27] (1/4)

Well, it might have made everything <NZ Strider> [11/20 @ 10:01] (1/3)

I must admit <Curious> [11/20 @ 11:44] (1/2)

My own view is that his heritage <NZ Strider> [11/20 @ 17:18] (1/1)

Yes, but <Curious> [11/20 @ 19:57] (0/0)

tracking <summertime> [11/19 @ 19:16] (1/1)

yes <Mim the Petty Dwarf> [11/19 @ 20:43] (0/0)

I don't know how to post, <EowynRocks> [11/19 @ 15:28] (2/3)

Great point! <Curious> [11/19 @ 16:27] (0/0)
The stone in the song, though <Eledhwen> [11/19 @ 15:37] (1/1)

They are both emeralds, <Curious> [11/19 @ 16:29] (0/0)

and my opinion is, (No Text) <EowynRocks> [11/19 @ 15:27] (0/0)
"A piece of Elvish glass" <Morwen> [11/19 @ 14:55] (1/1)

Again too late to do more than ratify. <Reverend> [11/19 @ 15:26] (0/0)

Interesting... <JewelTook> [11/19 @ 14:02] (1/1)

I believe so. (No Text) <Morwen> [11/19 @ 14:56] (0/0)

A green beryl is an emerald, <Curious> [11/19 @ 12:34] (2/3)

other way around I think <Annael> [11/20 @ 9:22] (1/1)

Good point, and <Curious> [11/20 @ 14:08] (0/0)

beryl <striders flame> [11/19 @ 13:50] (0/0)

And why... <Aunt Dora Baggins> [11/19 @ 12:31] (2/5)

I am starting to feel very ignorant mineralogically... <NZ Strider> [11/19 @ 22:39] (1/3)

That's the great thing about this board <Annael> [11/20 @ 8:55] (1/2)

and also it makes one do research <Annael> [11/20 @ 9:20] (1/1)

Sunlight through the leaves of trees... <Morwen> [11/20 @ 9:55] (0/0)

Tolkien also uses "adamant" to refer to... <Kathira> [11/19 @ 16:35] (0/0)

What do you think of this? <Aragorn_Elessar> [11/19 @ 10:50] (6/12)

did anybody ever answer LV's question, I wonder? <Froda> [11/20 @ 17:21] (1/1)

Yes, I wonder <Curious> [11/21 @ 8:45] (0/0)

Oops, sorry - seems my link doesn't work! See Kimi's corrected link below! :-) (No Text) <Aragorn_Elessar> [11/19 @ 13:01] (0/0)
It shows the power of the imagination (IMO etc) <cabbage'n'taters> [11/19 @ 12:12] (1/1)

Amen (No Text) <Reverend> [11/19 @ 15:06] (0/0)

In Book III, Chapter 3, "The Uruk-Hai," <Curious> [11/19 @ 12:08] (1/1)

i'd have to agree (No Text) <Ehtemir> [11/19 @ 15:57] (0/0)

Corrected link (No Text - Link Inside) <Kimi> [11/19 @ 11:48] (1/3)

My copy is nearly 30 years old <Kimi> [11/19 @ 12:14] (1/2)

your copy is 30years old...and it hasn't fallen apart yet? How is that possibe-even for a hardback.:P (No Text) <Mim the Petty Dwarf> [11/19 @ 21:00] (1/1)

A very well-made paperback <Kimi> [11/19 @ 21:28] (0/0)

Your link does not work for me. (No Text) <Curious> [11/19 @ 11:19] (0/0)

Ponies,horses and horse-whisperers <elspeth_heather> [11/19 @ 9:58] (8/26)

Thanks for your many informations !! (No Text) <elspeth_heather> [11/21 @ 10:04] (0/0)
As long as they don't whisper to turtles .... <Draupne> [11/20 @ 2:42] (0/0)
Bienvenue à TORN, elspeth! <Eledhwen> [11/19 @ 15:35] (1/1)

Une réponse en français ! <elspeth_heather> [11/21 @ 10:13] (0/0)

Bienvenue! <Kimi> [11/19 @ 12:20] (1/2)

Isnt it Bienvideo? (No Text) <ThorondorEagleofManwë> [11/19 @ 13:45] (1/1)

Nope, Bienvenue (No Text) <_Fingolfin_> [11/19 @ 14:37] (0/0)

What do you think of this theory? <cabbage'n'taters> [11/19 @ 12:16] (0/0)
Welcome! <Curious> [11/19 @ 11:32] (3/11)

Well saddles are more for comfort for me then anything <Eärendil I Ciryamo> [11/19 @ 14:36] (1/1)

Ah! <Curious> [11/19 @ 14:42] (0/0)

Two theories.... <cabbage'n'taters> [11/19 @ 12:21] (1/5)

According to "Letters", it's the second theory. (No Text) <Loressar Erchamion> [11/19 @ 15:30] (1/4)

Which letter? <Curious> [11/19 @ 16:39] (1/3)

#211, To Rhona Beare <Loressar Erchamion> [11/20 @ 9:42] (2/2)

Guess what! <Curious> [11/20 @ 12:12] (0/0)
It still sounds like a saddle, <Curious> [11/20 @ 11:59] (0/0)

Actually JRRT did own a car <Kimi> [11/19 @ 12:11] (1/2)

LOL! Sounds like Mr. Bliss. (No Text) <Aunt Dora Baggins> [11/19 @ 13:33] (1/1)

Definitely the inspiration (No Text) <Kimi> [11/19 @ 13:38] (0/0)

More clarification on Nazgul and their steeds. <Morwen> [11/19 @ 11:12] (0/0)
Nazgul and horses <Roheryn> [11/19 @ 10:39] (1/4)

ah! that's me as well <windfola grey> [11/19 @ 11:04] (2/3)

That was me <Draupne> [11/20 @ 2:44] (0/0)
ah, that is not me. <Mim the Petty Dwarf> [11/19 @ 21:37] (1/1)

definatly! <windfola grey> [11/20 @ 18:34] (0/0)

*pokes head in shyly* Making my RR debut with a question... <Aydria Elenlinn> [11/19 @ 8:04] (4/14)

Welcome Aydria! <Altaira> [11/19 @ 19:00] (1/1)

Thanks.. <Aydria Elenlinn> [11/19 @ 21:10] (0/0)

Welcome! <Curious> [11/19 @ 9:05] (1/1)

Thanks! (No Text) <Aydria Elenlinn> [11/19 @ 11:02] (0/0)

Welcome and well met. <Reverend> [11/19 @ 8:54] (1/1)

Thank you, Reverend. :) (No Text) <Aydria Elenlinn> [11/19 @ 11:02] (0/0)

It's an old word for "spider." (No Text) <NZ Strider> [11/19 @ 8:06] (3/7)

Psst, NZ Strider. <Curious> [11/19 @ 8:38] (1/2)

I saw it; I wanted to wait <NZ Strider> [11/19 @ 8:48] (1/1)

You are a better man than I! <Curious> [11/19 @ 8:52] (0/0)

Aha, thanks, NZ! (No Text) <Aydria Elenlinn> [11/19 @ 8:24] (0/0)
Thanks . . . any extra info on derivation? (No Text) <Pukel-man> [11/19 @ 8:24] (1/2)

Here you go! <NZ Strider> [11/19 @ 8:37] (1/1)

Thanks . . . it is as I suspected. ;-) (No Text) <Pukel-man> [11/19 @ 9:07] (0/0)

A bit of perception needed..? <PhantomS> [11/19 @ 6:58] (1/2)

The episode as Annatar antedates <NZ Strider> [11/19 @ 8:09] (1/1)

Darn..need a new watch. (No Text) <PhantomS> [11/19 @ 13:41] (0/0)

The Valar overstepping their remit? <arakin> [11/19 @ 3:02] (3/21)

The Valar are notable bunglers. <Reverend> [11/19 @ 8:23] (3/18)

And what does that say about Eru <Curious> [11/19 @ 10:50] (2/13)

It says he's a broad-minded libertarian type... <aragonvaar> [11/19 @ 19:20] (1/8)

So you think <Curious> [11/19 @ 19:35] (1/7)

I think they meant well... <aragonvaar> [11/19 @ 19:48] (2/6)

Sorry, only just grasped what you were asking... <aragonvaar> [11/19 @ 20:01] (1/3)

Why is Eru's <Curious> [11/19 @ 20:05] (1/2)

because the Valar are inconsistent about it... <aragonvaar> [11/19 @ 20:24] (1/1)

I think <Curious> [11/19 @ 20:50] (0/0)

But <Curious> [11/19 @ 20:00] (1/1)

Maybe... <aragonvaar> [11/19 @ 20:08] (0/0)

Demonstrating that .... <Reverend> [11/19 @ 15:08] (1/3)

But if anything bad <Curious> [11/19 @ 16:38] (1/2)

RHIP (No Text) <Reverend> [11/19 @ 19:34] (1/1)

That's a good summary <Curious> [11/19 @ 19:53] (0/0)

They even got a head start on that <Watson> [11/19 @ 9:14] (2/2)

oh dear <Froda> [11/20 @ 20:53] (0/0)
interesting take on it, Watson (No Text) <Annael> [11/19 @ 9:54] (0/0)

Yeah, that has irked me too. <Hama of Rohan> [11/19 @ 8:41] (0/0)

The Valar's decisions are often questionable. <NZ Strider> [11/19 @ 8:17] (0/0)
The way I see it <PervyElfFancier> [11/19 @ 7:52] (0/0)

Flight to the Ford: # 7 A Panoramic View <NZ Strider> [11/18 @ 23:14] (9/11)

Reactions to landscapes <Kimi> [11/19 @ 12:39] (0/0)
great questions... <Froda> [11/19 @ 11:12] (0/0)
Wandering in Middle-earth <Morwen> [11/19 @ 10:21] (0/0)
Wilderness in ME <Kiskadee> [11/19 @ 9:47] (0/0)
I remember this part felt very lonely <Annael> [11/19 @ 9:41] (0/0)
The Ettenmoors . . . <Pukel-man> [11/19 @ 9:14] (1/1)

Both Tolkien and Lewis <NZ Strider> [11/19 @ 18:43] (0/0)

Unexplored vistas... <Reverend> [11/19 @ 8:38] (0/0)
vastness of lands <Lothirienne> [11/19 @ 7:57] (0/0)
Maybe because they weren't trolls <Draupne> [11/19 @ 5:26] (1/1)

My personal "utterly unsupported theory" <NZ Strider> [11/19 @ 18:34] (0/0)

Flight to the Ford: # 6 Frodo's Wound <NZ Strider> [11/18 @ 23:13] (8/17)

Comments <Altaira> [11/19 @ 12:00] (0/0)
Subtle reminders <Morwen> [11/19 @ 9:58] (1/1)

Yes. A few other little <NZ Strider> [11/19 @ 18:17] (0/0)

Ok this isnt my first... <Amatire> [11/19 @ 9:50] (0/0)
ISO LotR virgins <SonOfSaradoc> [11/19 @ 9:38] (2/2)

Thanks for that; I guess it's the next best thing <NZ Strider> [11/19 @ 18:10] (0/0)
Hey, were you... <Aunt Dora Baggins> [11/19 @ 13:41] (0/0)

trying to recapture that first time reading <Froda> [11/19 @ 9:04] (0/0)
Responses (mostly #3) <Inferno> [11/19 @ 8:48] (1/2)

Keeping the narrative perspective <NZ Strider> [11/19 @ 18:26] (1/1)

bk's superiority to film (in this regard) <Froda> [11/20 @ 17:17] (0/0)

Frodo isn't truly passive <Idril Celebrindal> [11/19 @ 7:21] (2/4)

Yes, he's very British, very stiff upper lip... <Kathira> [11/19 @ 9:47] (1/2)

Yes, but <Curious> [11/19 @ 11:01] (1/1)

Oh, I dunno. <Atlas> [11/20 @ 23:29] (0/0)

Frodo always had the quiet courage. He was never <Enchantress> [11/19 @ 9:45] (0/0)

Sam to the fore! <Curious> [11/19 @ 5:33] (0/0)

Reverand <EowynRocks> [11/18 @ 21:13] (1/2)

I don't read it every year... <Reverend> [11/19 @ 7:59] (1/1)

I, on the other hand, <Aunt Dora Baggins> [11/19 @ 15:13] (0/0)

Steel, and Metal in general <_Fingolfin_> [11/18 @ 19:06] (6/22)

steel <Xanadu> [11/20 @ 17:23] (0/0)
Iron and steel... <cabbage'n'taters> [11/19 @ 9:37] (1/2)

...will bend and bow. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [11/19 @ 12:19] (1/1)

Gnaws iron bites steel.... (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [11/19 @ 12:37] (0/0)

Thank you <_Fingolfin_> [11/19 @ 4:24] (0/0)
Steel is mentioned by Tolkien. <Hama of Rohan> [11/18 @ 23:27] (0/0)
the japanese <Mim the Petty Dwarf> [11/18 @ 20:48] (0/0)
We can assume that Dwarves learned .... <Reverend> [11/18 @ 20:43] (4/14)

Great post Rev, but . . . <Pukel-man> [11/19 @ 1:56] (1/1)

A happy convergence indeed. <Reverend> [11/19 @ 7:46] (0/0)

You know that aluminum oxide is... <Kiskadee> [11/18 @ 23:40] (2/9)

I'm assuming a proper Dwarf could .... <Reverend> [11/19 @ 7:49] (1/7)

While you're at it, <Curious> [11/19 @ 8:00] (1/6)

That's interesting... <Kiskadee> [11/19 @ 9:12] (1/5)

Good for Armor, maybe not so good for swords. <Hama of Rohan> [11/19 @ 10:19] (2/4)

Y'know, we DON'T hear... <Reverend> [11/19 @ 15:17] (1/2)

So if one could <Curious> [11/19 @ 16:44] (1/1)

Gems.... <Reverend> [11/19 @ 19:46] (0/0)

I was really surprised <Kiskadee> [11/19 @ 13:04] (0/0)

Excellent ramping-up of the Geek-o-meter there, Kisky . . . <Pukel-man> [11/19 @ 1:49] (0/0)

Excellent UUT! We haven't had one in a while. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [11/18 @ 22:01] (0/0)
nice reply <Mim the Petty Dwarf> [11/18 @ 20:53] (0/0)

Question on the publishing of LoTR <Kakita John> [11/18 @ 16:13] (1/1)

Neither <EowynRocks> [11/18 @ 17:05] (0/0)

Christianity in Middle Earth <UndomielEvenstar> [11/18 @ 16:08] (3/9)

Hmmm... <Erelad> [11/19 @ 2:04] (0/0)
On LotR. <entish freedom fighter> [11/18 @ 17:37] (2/3)

Very Cool <A_Tossed_Dwarf> [11/19 @ 17:31] (0/0)
How do we know the Ring was destroyed on Easter? <Ufthak> [11/19 @ 5:07] (1/1)

Actually, it's destroyed on Good Friday. <NZ Strider> [11/19 @ 7:48] (0/0)

What we have is pre-Christian history... <Reverend> [11/18 @ 17:00] (2/3)

I agree but.... <Overlithe28> [11/18 @ 19:56] (0/0)
link <eowynthegreat> [11/18 @ 18:23] (1/1)

Just what I would have said. (No Text - Link Inside) <Reverend> [11/18 @ 20:18] (0/0)

The Eye Of Sauron? <Reddevil> [11/18 @ 12:20] (3/10)

Agreeing with the Reverend: The Eye is <NZ Strider> [11/18 @ 22:09] (1/3)

So he had a body after The Last Alliance? <Reddevil> [11/19 @ 1:51] (1/2)

Gollum sees him <Caleniel> [11/19 @ 4:51] (1/1)

Also, Pippin sees him in the palantír. <NZ Strider> [11/19 @ 7:55] (0/0)

I'm of the school that thinks... <Reverend> [11/18 @ 17:04] (0/0)
The Eye of Sauron... <ThorondorEagleofManwë> [11/18 @ 12:55] (1/4)

RE: Eye of Sauron <TriMaster> [11/18 @ 13:15] (1/3)

Please my question is... <Reddevil> [11/18 @ 13:51] (2/2)

My feeling is: <EowynRocks> [11/18 @ 17:16] (0/0)
It is not real <krelian> [11/18 @ 13:55] (0/0)

Flight to the Ford: # 5 Frodo and the Ring <NZ Strider> [11/18 @ 10:21] (2/7)

Three forces are at work <Morwen> [11/18 @ 13:21] (1/1)

I think that's right... <Froda> [11/18 @ 18:52] (0/0)

It's the Ring. <Reverend> [11/18 @ 11:39] (2/4)

Okay; but does the thought <NZ Strider> [11/18 @ 22:25] (1/1)

Or at least, it listens carefully. (No Text) <Reverend> [11/19 @ 15:13] (0/0)

Oooh, I like the idea that he <Curious> [11/18 @ 11:49] (1/1)

Note that when Frodo awakes... <Reverend> [11/18 @ 16:17] (0/0)

Flight to the Ford: # 4 Athelas <NZ Strider> [11/18 @ 10:19] (7/17)

Healing qualities and resisting temptation <Lothirienne> [11/18 @ 15:58] (0/0)
Interestingly enough, in UT, <Aunt Dora Baggins> [11/18 @ 15:00] (2/2)

Yes and no. <Curious> [11/19 @ 11:49] (0/0)
Wow, I had forgotten that! <Morwen> [11/18 @ 20:30] (0/0)

One tiny thought... <Morwen> [11/18 @ 13:44] (1/2)

All right, all right -- I take that back about Ioreth! <NZ Strider> [11/18 @ 22:43] (1/1)

Agreed <Morwen> [11/19 @ 9:42] (0/0)

Aragorn as warrior <Tar_Minastir> [11/18 @ 13:33] (0/0)
Here's a relevant essay. (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [11/18 @ 11:27] (2/6)

*Psst Curious!* <Moiraine> [11/19 @ 11:34] (1/2)

No, but <Curious> [11/19 @ 11:40] (1/1)

Hmm . . . <Moiraine> [11/19 @ 11:47] (0/0)

Do you agree with this essay? (No Text) <NZ Strider> [11/18 @ 22:26] (1/2)

Yes, I do. <Curious> [11/19 @ 5:50] (1/1)

Yes. It's also worth noting that <NZ Strider> [11/19 @ 8:20] (0/0)

"The hands of a King are the hands of a healer" <Kimi> [11/18 @ 11:11] (0/0)
To gain sympathy and respect for him <Eledhwen> [11/18 @ 10:41] (0/0)

Bombadil's secret identity (hold those tomatoes!). <Curious> [11/18 @ 8:25] (13/33)

Better cut down on the miruvor! (No Text) <Celandine Brandybuck> [11/19 @ 12:48] (0/0)
Sorry, you need to start over.... <Altaira> [11/18 @ 19:51] (1/4)

NoNoNoNoNo!!! <Kimi> [11/18 @ 20:48] (2/3)

Now you are just being silly. <Curious> [11/19 @ 5:55] (1/1)

A riddle wrapped in a misery wrapped in an enema (No Text) <Kimi> [11/19 @ 10:33] (0/0)

"Brand-o'-bras"? <Caleniel> [11/19 @ 5:10] (0/0)

Yes, but Tom gave the ring back to Frodo <Entmaiden> [11/18 @ 19:30] (2/2)

He wanted to retire and settle down <Curious> [11/19 @ 5:56] (0/0)
Alas for people who take everything seriously... (No Text) <Ufthak> [11/19 @ 5:03] (0/0)

totally convincing... <Froda> [11/18 @ 18:39] (0/0)
Interesting <Arathorn> [11/18 @ 15:43] (0/0)
*Mind implodes* Too... much... Bombadil... <Ufthak> [11/18 @ 14:57] (1/1)

Yes, I thought nothing non-serious <Lottelita> [11/18 @ 16:30] (0/0)

Another day, another Bombadil. (No Text) <Reverend> [11/18 @ 11:29] (0/0)
Here's the real proof... <Loressar Erchamion> [11/18 @ 11:23] (0/0)
aah, good one, Curious! (No Text) <little prince> [11/18 @ 10:19] (0/0)
FOOD FIGHT!!!!!! (No Text - Image Inside) <Blue Wizard> [11/18 @ 9:43] (1/8)

That's Curious in the red shirt, right? (No Text) <notlost> [11/18 @ 10:15] (1/7)

It used to be white. <Curious> [11/18 @ 10:20] (2/6)

"Tomatoe"? -- Are you taking spelling lessons from Dan Quayle? (No Text) <NZ Strider> [11/18 @ 12:39] (1/2)

Now that's <Curious> [11/18 @ 12:48] (1/1)

LOL! (No Text) <Aunt Dora Baggins> [11/18 @ 15:02] (0/0)

You're starting to remind me of Ahab... <notlost> [11/18 @ 12:26] (1/2)

This is all reminding ME of rehab . . . ;-) (No Text) <Pukel-man> [11/19 @ 2:22] (1/1)

12 easy steps! Hey Merry Dillo! (No Text) <notlost> [11/19 @ 20:57] (0/0)

Perhaps we should split the reading room into two seperate forums... <Nomad> [11/18 @ 9:30] (1/1)

Or maybe just 'RR', and 'Curious' . . . ;-) (No Text) <Pukel-man> [11/18 @ 9:45] (0/0)

Curious--you've been drinking the Gaffer's home brew! (No Text) <Patty> [11/18 @ 9:28] (0/0)
*looks askance at Curious* <Lottelita> [11/18 @ 8:55] (2/4)

*www.sauron.com [hits "enter"]* <Curious> [11/18 @ 10:10] (1/1)

Thats a good idea for a small joke fanfic... (No Text) <ThorondorEagleofManwë> [11/18 @ 12:48] (0/0)

Aha! Good question, Lottelita. (No Text) <Eledhwen> [11/18 @ 9:21] (1/1)

The answer . . . <Pukel-man> [11/18 @ 9:31] (0/0)

Additional reading materials??? <Grimlock91> [11/18 @ 2:06] (4/4)

I also really enjoyed... <Aunt Dora Baggins> [11/18 @ 15:08] (0/0)
like everyone said. <PervyElfFancier> [11/18 @ 8:20] (0/0)
One very important book... <Nimrodel > [11/18 @ 7:11] (0/0)
Welcome! <Curious> [11/18 @ 4:56] (0/0)

Flight to the Ford: # 3 The Morgul-knife <NZ Strider> [11/18 @ 0:09] (11/24)

Follow-up question: How does the incantation of the Barrow-wight <NZ Strider> [11/18 @ 22:30] (2/6)

Thank you <Curious> [11/19 @ 14:44] (0/0)
Erik Tracy's answer, <Curious> [11/19 @ 8:36] (2/4)

I'm not sure that I buy Tracy's argument. <NZ Strider> [11/19 @ 18:08] (1/1)

I'm not sure <Curious> [11/19 @ 19:30] (0/0)

The Secret Fire... <Reverend> [11/19 @ 8:48] (1/1)

That works. <Curious> [11/19 @ 8:54] (0/0)

Magic in Tolkien's universe... <Reverend> [11/18 @ 11:28] (1/3)

What about the Barrow blades? <Curious> [11/18 @ 11:54] (1/2)

Be nice. <Reverend> [11/18 @ 16:31] (1/1)

What will be our definition of 'magic'? <Hama of Rohan> [11/18 @ 21:18] (0/0)

Strider and Techne <notlost> [11/18 @ 10:09] (1/2)

Theoretical wisdom would be logos, I think. (No Text) <Stanislaus Bocian> [11/19 @ 11:04] (1/1)

Depends on if it's logos before or after the split.... <notlost> [11/19 @ 21:05] (0/0)

"The hands of the King are the hands of a healer" <Idril Celebrindal> [11/18 @ 9:03] (0/0)
healing power <Lothirienne> [11/18 @ 8:51] (0/0)
Some thoughts <Kiskadee> [11/18 @ 8:37] (1/1)

Excellent parallel from Egil's Saga; <NZ Strider> [11/18 @ 22:32] (0/0)

Possible alternative to a 'counter-spell' <Eledhwen> [11/18 @ 7:11] (0/0)
Magic and craft <Morwen> [11/18 @ 6:47] (0/0)
Folk sayings <Buckshee > [11/18 @ 6:26] (0/0)
There have been many hints <Curious> [11/18 @ 5:22] (0/0)
This is one of the things <Kimi> [11/18 @ 1:24] (1/1)

Well trained by both Elrond and Gandalf... <Kathira> [11/18 @ 8:24] (0/0)

Flight to the Ford: # 2 Frodo Comes To <NZ Strider> [11/18 @ 0:07] (6/14)

I see a simpler answer to your number 1 <Entmaiden> [11/18 @ 19:23] (1/1)

Excellent point. <Curious> [11/19 @ 7:11] (0/0)

Strider and Ethos <notlost> [11/18 @ 9:52] (1/1)

I'll settle for seconding this. (No Text) <Reverend> [11/18 @ 10:44] (0/0)

Strider's response: <Elwen> [11/18 @ 8:54] (0/0)
Some thoughts on trust <Kiskadee> [11/18 @ 7:02] (1/1)

Excellent point about Sam's guilt. <Curious> [11/18 @ 7:25] (0/0)

Sam and Strider <Morwen> [11/18 @ 6:14] (0/0)
Strider and Sam <Kimi> [11/18 @ 1:03] (4/5)

The "boiling water" bit made me think of the same thing <NZ Strider> [11/18 @ 22:36] (1/1)

As I recall <Curious> [11/19 @ 11:13] (0/0)

kneeling <notlost> [11/18 @ 10:12] (0/0)
Note to self: <Eledhwen> [11/18 @ 7:07] (0/0)
All good thoughts, of course <Morwen> [11/18 @ 6:17] (0/0)

Tolkien influences <beren_boy> [11/17 @ 14:26] (2/4)

I'd like to see some pictures. (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [11/17 @ 22:13] (1/2)

This one looks rather hobbitish <Kimi> [11/17 @ 22:47] (1/1)

Wow! Great! Thanks Kimi! (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [11/19 @ 6:13] (0/0)

Thanks for that. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [11/17 @ 21:39] (0/0)

A question inspired by “A Knife in the Dark.” <Curious> [11/17 @ 13:29] (3/3)

Frodo had grown and learned <Morwen> [11/18 @ 5:54] (0/0)
Perhaps. <Reverend> [11/17 @ 14:32] (0/0)
Well ... <Eledhwen> [11/17 @ 13:44] (0/0)

Flight to the Ford: #1 Preliminary Remarks & Introductory Matter <NZ Strider> [11/17 @ 0:18] (10/20)

Looking forward to it! (No Text) <notlost> [11/18 @ 9:19] (0/0)
Sounds great, as long as <Draupne> [11/18 @ 2:04] (0/0)
I'll try and get a bit more involved in this one... <beren_boy> [11/17 @ 14:28] (0/0)
it sounds <black-eyed arod > [11/17 @ 13:08] (0/0)
ahhhhh...what's a hobbit? <summertime> [11/17 @ 11:59] (2/6)

And your profession Summertime? .... <hobbitfoot> [11/17 @ 22:28] (1/2)

lol... <summertime> [11/18 @ 14:38] (1/1)

No, just humans with <Curious> [11/19 @ 11:17] (0/0)

Yes, what IS your profession NZ Strider?? (No Text) <hobbitfoot> [11/17 @ 22:18] (1/2)

Pedantic bore. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [11/18 @ 0:28] (1/1)

You can get paid for that?? <Kimi> [11/18 @ 0:34] (0/0)

So you'll do a summary of Book I? (No Text) <Curious> [11/17 @ 8:08] (1/3)

pssst... <summertime> [11/17 @ 12:04] (1/2)

I may be able <Curious> [11/18 @ 7:56] (1/1)

don't think i can... <summertime> [11/18 @ 14:58] (0/0)

Great intro! <Lothirienne> [11/17 @ 7:49] (0/0)
Sounds great! <Nimfalma Took> [11/17 @ 6:59] (0/0)
Sounds great, I'll try and contribute. ;-) (No Text) <Pukel-man> [11/17 @ 5:23] (0/0)
Couldn't you vacation at a civilized longitude for a week? (No Text) <Reverend> [11/17 @ 3:17] (1/1)

I'd love to take a holiday to Rio -- <NZ Strider> [11/17 @ 21:40] (0/0)

Q: Gandalf's imprisonment at Orthanc <Hama of Rohan> [11/16 @ 22:46] (4/8)

Glamdring <Varda Elentari> [11/17 @ 8:04] (0/0)
Actually... <Watson> [11/17 @ 5:29] (2/3)

No sword while wandering? <Hama of Rohan> [11/18 @ 10:19] (1/1)

It's possible <Watson> [11/18 @ 12:47] (0/0)

I agree 100% <Reverend> [11/17 @ 5:58] (0/0)

About Orthanc...I posted this in the Movie Discussion forum...what do you think? <zorro> [11/17 @ 0:51] (1/1)

While it's not impossible.... <Reverend> [11/17 @ 6:01] (0/0)

Not good to have idle thoughts of a Saturday night.... <NZ Strider> [11/17 @ 0:28] (0/0)

I'm not sure this is the right forum for this, but it is about an essay. <Aunt Dora Baggins> [11/16 @ 19:14] (4/4)

Thanks Dora <cabbage'n'taters> [11/17 @ 9:27] (0/0)
i agree... <Ruby Dimple Bumbleroot> [11/17 @ 0:34] (0/0)
I saw that foreword also. <NZ Strider> [11/17 @ 0:30] (0/0)
Thanks . . . <Pukel-man> [11/16 @ 20:55] (0/0)

Galadriel's Ring <Lady Greenarcher> [11/16 @ 17:49] (4/7)

perhaps this is what Reverand meant: <EowynRocks> [11/18 @ 17:12] (0/0)
Somewhere (I'm terrible at remembering... <Reverend> [11/16 @ 20:14] (1/2)

How about Balrog Resistance . . .? <Pukel-man> [11/16 @ 20:59] (1/1)

We've debated (hitherto inconclusively) <NZ Strider> [11/17 @ 0:37] (0/0)

No <Watson> [11/16 @ 20:08] (0/0)
Doubtful <Soldier'sGirl> [11/16 @ 19:56] (1/1)

I suppose you guys are right <Lady Greenarcher> [11/17 @ 11:28] (0/0)

Just a "heads-up": Bilbo's Last Song <NZ Strider> [11/16 @ 15:22] (3/4)

Thanks for that. I may <NZ Strider> [11/17 @ 21:49] (0/0)

I'll have to check, <Nimfalma Took> [11/17 @ 7:02] (0/0)
I just checked Amazon <Aunt Dora Baggins> [11/16 @ 19:06] (0/0)

How many elves *are* there? <summertime> [11/16 @ 13:10] (1/4)

Hard to say. <Reverend> [11/16 @ 16:18] (2/3)

Elendil's forces <PhantomS> [11/18 @ 4:32] (0/0)
Well, here's what I think: <Lady Greenarcher> [11/16 @ 17:41] (1/1)

wow. 100,000+. If you think of it... <summertime> [11/16 @ 19:56] (0/0)

A Knife in the Dark #12: Conclusion <Altaira> [11/16 @ 11:32] (11/11)

Thanks, Altaira! Great job! (No Text) <Acathalion> [11/18 @ 18:43] (0/0)
Thanks, Altaira! (No Text) <Morwen> [11/18 @ 5:21] (0/0)
A great job again, Altaira (No Text) <Kimi> [11/17 @ 18:22] (0/0)
Thanks all!!! <beren_boy> [11/17 @ 13:59] (0/0)
Thank you, Altaira ! (No Text) <Kiskadee> [11/17 @ 11:38] (0/0)
Many thanks. You can go play now. (No Text) <Reverend> [11/17 @ 7:27] (0/0)
Thanks, Altaira, great job as usual! (No Text) <Aunt Dora Baggins> [11/16 @ 18:57] (0/0)
Thank you Altaira, nice job! (No Text) <Mim the Petty Dwarf> [11/16 @ 18:35] (0/0)
Thanks Altaira! Have fun <NZ Strider> [11/16 @ 15:08] (0/0)
Thanks, Altaira! Nice discussion. (No Text) <Eledhwen> [11/16 @ 11:53] (0/0)
Thank you, great job! (No Text) <Curious> [11/16 @ 11:52] (0/0)

question that's been bugging me <BrambleroseBrandybuck> [11/16 @ 10:10] (2/2)

Concidering the context, diamond. <Curious> [11/16 @ 10:51] (0/0)
It's whatever you want. <Reverend> [11/16 @ 10:15] (0/0)

confusion of elves <logan> [11/16 @ 8:48] (3/5)

the answer. <PhantomS> [11/18 @ 4:43] (0/0)
A confusion of Elves, an exaltation of larks, an unkindness of ravens, a shrewdness of apes, a sounder of swine... <NZ Strider> [11/16 @ 10:32] (1/2)

A chatter of monkeys? A platter of newbies? (No Text) <Pukel-man> [11/16 @ 21:30] (1/1)

Not bad. <NZ Strider> [11/17 @ 0:39] (0/0)

Rivendell vs Lothlorien <Varda Elentari> [11/16 @ 9:07] (0/0)

What exactly is the Grey Havens? <thiefbaggins> [11/16 @ 8:00] (3/6)

the havens <PhantomS> [11/18 @ 6:55] (0/0)
The grey havens <Varda Elentari> [11/16 @ 9:01] (0/0)
The Grey Havens is a harbor on the NW coast of Middle-earth <Idril Celebrindal> [11/16 @ 8:12] (1/3)

why would Frodo be better of there? (No Text) <thiefbaggins> [11/16 @ 19:10] (2/2)

yes its clear he wants to <Goldilocks Took> [11/17 @ 6:21] (0/0)
The Grey Havens is a departure point. <Curious> [11/16 @ 22:03] (0/0)