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Gandalf (sorry if this has been asked to death) <Caitie-the-Slightly-Ecru> [8/31 @ 22:49] (1/6)

Gandalf really died. <NZ Strider> [8/31 @ 22:59] (1/5)

awesome, I was right ^-^ thanks (No Text) <Caitie-the-Slightly-Ecru> [8/31 @ 23:08] (1/4)

Slight clarification, though <Dryhten> [9/1 @ 0:52] (2/3)

Hah! Well-observed! (No Text) <NZ Strider> [9/1 @ 17:35] (0/0)
ooo, so the argument is a tie then? :) (No Text) <Ataahua> [9/1 @ 3:12] (1/1)

not quite, i'm still right in my mind ^---^ (No Text) <Caitie-the-Slightly-Ecru> [9/1 @ 8:47] (0/0)

Question about Turin <Ailis> [8/31 @ 22:29] (1/2)

I believe Turin was to Finduilas and Nargothrond <Curious> [8/31 @ 22:47] (1/1)

that's what I was looking for <Ailis> [8/31 @ 23:09] (0/0)

Did the Shadow Host truly repay their debt? <Her Sneak's Dead Lights> [8/31 @ 21:07] (3/22)

Great question! <Entmaiden> [9/1 @ 8:42] (0/0)
BTW where did Isildur get the authority to lay such an obligation? (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [9/1 @ 7:32] (1/8)

I don't think...... <beren_boy> [9/1 @ 12:59] (2/7)

But even the authority of the Valar doesn't expend past a person's death, does it? (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [9/1 @ 21:37] (1/2)

It need not have been the Valar <NZ Strider> [9/1 @ 21:55] (1/1)

Does Illuvatar take sides in Gondorian politics? ;) (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [9/2 @ 8:39] (0/0)

Very true. Also, oaths are powerful and binding <Morwen> [9/1 @ 19:47] (1/3)

o.k. people break promises all the time... <cabbage'n'taters> [9/1 @ 21:41] (2/2)

I think Tolkien is using this event to illustrate how breaking promises <Entmaiden> [9/2 @ 7:47] (0/0)
And there are consequences when they do... <NZ Strider> [9/1 @ 21:52] (0/0)

There are answers to this question on two levels <NZ Strider> [8/31 @ 21:43] (6/11)

Thanks, folks, for those kind words. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [9/1 @ 18:25] (0/0)
once again,... <notlost> [9/1 @ 13:37] (0/0)
Yes, what he said. <Entmaiden> [9/1 @ 8:40] (0/0)
Wow great explanation! Thanks! (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [9/1 @ 7:23] (1/1)

BTW NZS if you decide to write a book on JRRT put me down on the list to be the first to buy a copy. :) (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [9/1 @ 13:03] (0/0)

Thank you NZS. <Ataahua> [9/1 @ 3:16] (0/0)
Also note that the Shadowhost's weapon, <Curious> [8/31 @ 21:53] (1/4)

and the fear the Shadowhost inspires <Lothirienne> [9/1 @ 6:33] (3/3)

Quite right! Sauron would not even have to convert them. <Curious> [9/1 @ 12:21] (0/0)
Good point! <Morwen> [9/1 @ 10:27] (0/0)
And elves, says Legolas... <cabbage'n'taters> [9/1 @ 7:27] (0/0)

Lothlorien is a much more interesting place the second time through... <Jabesq> [8/31 @ 13:13] (2/3)

So very true! <Altaira> [8/31 @ 20:22] (0/0)
Keep rereading <Eledhwen> [8/31 @ 13:23] (1/1)

And join our discussion! As with stargazing, <Curious> [8/31 @ 14:45] (0/0)

Interesting question from someone who hasn't read the books. <cabbage'n'taters> [8/31 @ 12:47] (4/9)

That is interesting. <Morwen> [8/31 @ 15:37] (2/2)

As my astronomy teacher said, "They haven't yet learned that that don't know." <Dryhten> [9/1 @ 0:57] (0/0)
Children's perspectives are great, aren't they? <Ataahua> [8/31 @ 20:45] (0/0)

Pretty good guess, considering that Gandalf said <Curious> [8/31 @ 14:48] (1/3)

She asked this when we were watching Gandalf read Isildur's letter... <cabbage'n'taters> [8/31 @ 21:47] (1/2)

I was referring to the book. You are of course <Curious> [8/31 @ 22:05] (1/1)

thanks...I just checked out the book... <cabbage'n'taters> [9/1 @ 7:14] (0/0)

Obviously, the "bound up with it" part <Ufthak> [8/31 @ 14:01] (0/0)
Veeeery interesting <Eledhwen> [8/31 @ 13:24] (0/0)

A mystery of magic <Reverend> [8/31 @ 10:00] (8/25)

It's certainly an interesting passage. <NZ Strider> [8/31 @ 15:45] (2/13)

Aragorn WANTED to sit on the seat... <Reverend> [8/31 @ 17:08] (2/11)

Aragorn did <NZ Strider> [8/31 @ 18:27] (0/0)
One of many. <Curious> [8/31 @ 18:02] (1/9)

Do you suppose... <Reverend> [8/31 @ 18:36] (2/8)

But.............. <beren_boy> [9/1 @ 13:32] (1/4)

Aye, <Reverend> [9/1 @ 17:34] (1/3)

That seems... <beren_boy> [9/2 @ 12:58] (1/2)

I <Curious> [9/2 @ 13:44] (1/1)

I agree with you. <beren_boy> [9/2 @ 14:07] (0/0)

It was the use of the palantiri to communicate with the Eldar <Curious> [8/31 @ 19:25] (1/2)

So, then, .... <Reverend> [9/1 @ 5:44] (1/1)

Morgoth had powers equivalent to many of the Valar. <Curious> [9/1 @ 11:52] (0/0)

Which leads me to "B." The Higher Power(s) <Curious> [8/31 @ 16:38] (0/0)

I'll go with A <Morwen> [8/31 @ 14:56] (0/0)
A...or E?? <lumpkin> [8/31 @ 14:21] (1/2)

Think Othanc. <Reverend> [8/31 @ 17:12] (1/1)

Or the Paths of the Dead. <Curious> [8/31 @ 21:02] (0/0)

I'd go with B. (No Text) <beren_boy> [8/31 @ 14:16] (0/0)
I likewise go with A (No Text) <Ufthak> [8/31 @ 13:58] (0/0)
I consider option B quite likely. <Curious> [8/31 @ 13:14] (1/2)

A theory with even less substantiation. <Lacrimae Rerum> [8/31 @ 14:08] (1/1)

Oh, I have no doubt about it! <Curious> [8/31 @ 14:39] (0/0)

Some of both A & B? (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [8/31 @ 12:52] (0/0)
I prefer a combo of A and C <Arador> [8/31 @ 11:56] (0/0)

Just HOW old is Galadriel? <Dryhten> [8/31 @ 5:55] (3/3)

Look in the Annals of Aman from Morgoth's Ring. <Curious> [8/31 @ 8:02] (0/0)
I looked it up <Nimfalma Took> [8/31 @ 7:43] (0/0)
Well, <Galathien> [8/31 @ 7:37] (0/0)

The Ring of Power, Sauron, Numenor <Henneth Ann�n> [8/31 @ 5:48] (3/8)

Hey, let magic be magic. <Reverend> [8/31 @ 9:41] (2/2)

Uh <Tharangil> [9/1 @ 19:08] (0/0)
You're right. <Henneth Ann�n> [8/31 @ 20:37] (0/0)

Your citations are correct and I have no more information to add. <Curious> [8/31 @ 7:35] (0/0)
As far as I understood it <Ufthak> [8/31 @ 6:28] (2/3)

No, Henneth Annun has it right. (No Text) <Curious> [8/31 @ 7:36] (0/0)
well... <Shadowrider> [8/31 @ 6:40] (1/1)

See above. (No Text) <Curious> [8/31 @ 7:36] (0/0)

Where are they? <Silmaril #3> [8/30 @ 19:05] (10/11)

radagst <Buckshee > [9/2 @ 5:12] (0/0)
I may know where all the missing people of teh world are...... <Silmaril #3> [8/31 @ 18:26] (0/0)
Judging by Smith of Wooten Major, they <Curious> [8/31 @ 14:43] (0/0)
They are alive and well... <Ufthak> [8/31 @ 6:33] (0/0)
Well, according to what Strider NZ (I think it was him) told me... <Dryhten> [8/31 @ 5:33] (0/0)
I'm convinced that <Nimfalma Took> [8/31 @ 5:29] (0/0)
Hmm <Lanales_Elf_Archer> [8/31 @ 0:46] (1/1)

I think I know some partial hobbits. :) (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [8/31 @ 4:59] (0/0)

Perhaps the elves have long since departed for Aman. <Nemain> [8/30 @ 19:38] (0/0)
They're <NZ Strider> [8/30 @ 19:21] (0/0)
Why, they are here, of course. (No Text) <amanda marie> [8/30 @ 19:09] (0/0)

Unfinished Tales -- final thoughts <NZ Strider> [8/30 @ 18:05] (15/15)

A fitting end to the discussion! (No Text) <Idril Celebrindal> [8/31 @ 19:18] (0/0)
My thanks to you all. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [8/31 @ 15:26] (0/0)
Perfect! Truly enjoyed reading (No Text) <Galathien> [8/31 @ 7:41] (0/0)
wonderful poem - what a talent <Lothirienne> [8/31 @ 6:53] (0/0)
Wonderful! <Nimfalma Took> [8/31 @ 5:33] (0/0)
Lovely, NZ. Thanks! (No Text) <Eledhwen> [8/31 @ 0:54] (0/0)
great! (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [8/30 @ 21:23] (0/0)
you are truly gifted <Eowyn_Shieldmaiden> [8/30 @ 21:02] (0/0)
wow! what a wonderful poem (No Text) <Arador> [8/30 @ 20:09] (0/0)
You're going to need a really long poem in 17 months. <Curious> [8/30 @ 20:03] (0/0)
such an awesome post NZStrider. You possess a great talent. (No Text) <Nemain> [8/30 @ 19:47] (0/0)
And excellent thoughts they are! <lumpkin> [8/30 @ 19:42] (0/0)
This is incredible! <Morwen> [8/30 @ 19:41] (0/0)
Excellent, NZ Strider! Thanks to you and everyone who led the discussion and participated. On to The Fellowship of the Ring! (No Text) <Entmaiden> [8/30 @ 19:38] (0/0)
Very nice! :) <Watson> [8/30 @ 19:13] (0/0)

I think this is on topic. <Curious> [8/30 @ 15:21] (6/8)

Quite Appropriate! <Nimfalma Took> [8/31 @ 5:36] (0/0)
yes, I am living proof of that <Eowyn_Shieldmaiden> [8/30 @ 21:03] (1/1)

yes :) (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [8/30 @ 22:22] (0/0)

the real pleasure <Mim the Petty Dwarf> [8/30 @ 18:58] (0/0)
I am a good example of that quote. (No Text) <amanda marie> [8/30 @ 18:36] (0/0)
I would have to agree with that. Just look around. (No Text) <Pallando-II> [8/30 @ 17:11] (0/0)
Your point being? (No Text) <Reverend> [8/30 @ 15:44] (1/1)

One has to justify one's self somehow... (No Text) <Ufthak> [8/31 @ 3:25] (0/0)

Where did Hobbits come from? <Frodosgurl> [8/30 @ 14:31] (2/7)

Throughout the Trilogy... <Reverend> [8/30 @ 15:49] (1/2)

Bad Reverend! It's not a trilogy! <Ufthak> [8/31 @ 3:27] (1/1)

Mea Culpa. (No Text) <Reverend> [8/31 @ 5:04] (0/0)

That's becasue they were never originally intended <Ufthak> [8/30 @ 14:36] (2/3)

??? <NoneOfTheAbove> [8/31 @ 20:26] (0/0)
I see... <Frodosgurl> [8/30 @ 15:41] (1/1)

There are many kinds of Men <PhantomS> [9/2 @ 5:57] (0/0)

Ok, I'm FINALLY at the Third Age in the Sil, but <BrambleroseBrandybuck> [8/30 @ 13:49] (2/3)

The second age began after the fall of Thangorodrim and the establishment of Numenor <Dryhten> [8/31 @ 5:52] (0/0)
The Second Age started... <Reverend> [8/30 @ 13:55] (1/1)

*sigh* I don't have my own copy of RotK <BrambleroseBrandybuck> [8/30 @ 18:32] (0/0)

Gandalf an Ainur? <irpacynot> [8/30 @ 10:26] (2/14)

See the question below, irpacynot (No Text) <Eledhwen> [8/30 @ 10:42] (1/11)

Thanks, but.. <irpacynot> [8/30 @ 11:17] (1/10)

Answers <Tolkienholic> [8/30 @ 11:19] (1/9)

And One Little Addition <Tolkienholic> [8/30 @ 11:23] (1/8)

Okay, so... <irpacynot> [8/30 @ 11:34] (2/7)

Someone post a picture!! ;-) <Hama of Rohan> [8/30 @ 11:39] (2/5)

Also... <Watson> [8/30 @ 19:15] (1/1)

Bible reference <irpacynot> [8/31 @ 6:33] (0/0)

Thanks... <irpacynot> [8/30 @ 13:57] (1/2)

I was actually poking fun at myself! <Hama of Rohan> [8/30 @ 15:15] (1/1)

Oops! <irpacynot> [8/31 @ 6:30] (0/0)

That's correct Mr. Thompson (Simpson's reference) (No Text) <huorn> [8/30 @ 11:37] (0/0)

Ainur = 15 Valar and the Maiar. (No Text) <Curious> [8/30 @ 10:41] (1/1)

and all the other Ainur who stayed in the Timeless Halls and never came to Arda (No Text) <Dryhten> [8/30 @ 12:28] (0/0)

Q about teh Maiar, Gandalf and balrogs <Alkannawen Greenleaf> [8/30 @ 9:44] (3/6)

Just a question <Jus> [8/30 @ 13:00] (2/2)

If you are asking if Melkor and Morgoth are the same individual, yes. <Morwen> [8/30 @ 19:16] (0/0)
A brief instance <Tolkienholic> [8/30 @ 14:22] (0/0)

Short Answers <Tolkienholic> [8/30 @ 10:26] (1/1)

One more thing... <Tauriel> [8/31 @ 5:18] (0/0)

Two websites to check out. <Hama of Rohan> [8/30 @ 10:04] (0/0)

Why not give the Ring to a Dwarf? <cabbage'n'taters> [8/30 @ 8:20] (3/10)

what do you mean? <Eliadora> [8/30 @ 14:17] (1/1)

To take to Mt. Doom..only one problem... <cabbage'n'taters> [8/31 @ 5:09] (0/0)

He could not use the Seven <Galathien> [8/30 @ 9:23] (0/0)
because as long as the ring's around... <huorn> [8/30 @ 8:47] (2/6)

Oh no, not a Dwarf! <PhantomS> [9/2 @ 6:11] (0/0)
Yes true... <cabbage'n'taters> [8/30 @ 9:43] (2/4)

Gimli would not resist the temptation <Curious> [8/30 @ 10:07] (0/0)
Gimli would go Gold CRAZY (like a cartoonish prospector) (No Text) <huorn> [8/30 @ 9:47] (1/2)

Maybe Yosemite Sam should play him in the movies. :) (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [8/30 @ 10:33] (1/1)

hmmm...the image of the old prospector becomes that of a dwarf, without any conscious intention. (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [8/31 @ 5:05] (0/0)

Glorfindel - one of the mighty of the Firstborn <irpacynot> [8/30 @ 8:11] (3/10)

As for what he did, <Nate144> [8/30 @ 10:03] (1/1)

yes exactly! (No Text) <Eowyn_Shieldmaiden> [8/30 @ 11:50] (0/0)

we were discussing this in the Movie forum <Eowyn_Shieldmaiden> [8/30 @ 9:57] (1/2)

I agree, but... <Reverend> [8/30 @ 10:17] (1/1)

thank you <Eowyn_Shieldmaiden> [8/30 @ 11:45] (0/0)

That is one tough question <Dryhten> [8/30 @ 9:05] (1/4)

There is no indication that Tolkien <Curious> [8/30 @ 9:43] (1/3)

Whew! <irpacynot> [8/30 @ 9:49] (1/2)

Note, though, <Curious> [8/30 @ 10:01] (1/1)

Thanks <irpacynot> [8/30 @ 10:12] (0/0)

The Evenstar <Tolkienholic> [8/30 @ 7:50] (2/7)

Welcome, Tolkienholic - love your nick! (No Text) <Entmaiden> [8/30 @ 19:40] (0/0)
Possibly <Eledhwen> [8/30 @ 10:00] (1/5)

The Pendant <Tolkienholic> [8/30 @ 10:22] (1/4)

She only does that in the film <Eledhwen> [8/30 @ 10:39] (1/3)

My Apologies <Tolkienholic> [8/30 @ 11:22] (2/2)

The Elessar.... <Reverend> [8/30 @ 16:00] (0/0)
Not that I know of... <Nimrodel > [8/30 @ 12:23] (0/0)

The Adventures of Tom Bombadil <irpacynot> [8/30 @ 6:04] (1/7)

Yes and no. It is a collection of poems <Curious> [8/30 @ 7:17] (2/6)

Anything about... <irpacynot> [8/30 @ 8:05] (1/1)

See my response to you below. (No Text) <Curious> [8/30 @ 9:56] (0/0)

is the maggot/rider story somewhere else too? <huorn> [8/30 @ 7:33] (1/3)

There is a hint in LotR. <Curious> [8/30 @ 9:45] (1/2)

Yes, but what is he? <irpacynot> [8/30 @ 9:52] (1/1)

It is just as enigmatic as LotR. <Curious> [8/30 @ 9:55] (0/0)

UT: Galadriel and Celeborn - A last conversation <Kiskadee> [8/29 @ 22:33] (3/9)

Excellent! (No Text) <NZ Strider> [8/30 @ 19:32] (0/0)
that was lovely; it really does evoke images of Lothlorien and their sorrow (No Text) <Dryhten> [8/30 @ 11:14] (0/0)
That's perfect, Kiskadee! <Morwen> [8/30 @ 5:32] (1/6)

I agree, and if we think of him as Nandor, <Curious> [8/30 @ 5:48] (2/5)

That's interesting <Kiskadee> [8/30 @ 17:42] (0/0)
Was it ever mentioned why Celeborn did not pass over the sea with galadriel? (No Text) <Jus> [8/30 @ 13:02] (1/3)

I think that is up for debate. <Hama of Rohan> [8/30 @ 13:50] (2/2)

I meant was it ever mentioned why celeborn did not pass over the sea along with elrond, galadriel and gandalf? (No Text) <Jus> [9/1 @ 11:40] (0/0)
My belief is.... <Reverend> [8/30 @ 14:06] (0/0)

Will somebody be kind enough to explain Celeborn for me? <Arador> [8/29 @ 21:58] (1/4)

Okay <PhantomS> [8/30 @ 1:07] (1/3)

Close, but one point. <Curious> [8/30 @ 6:01] (2/2)

my own inquiry about big C <PhantomS> [9/2 @ 6:01] (0/0)
yep, thank you (No Text) <Arador> [8/30 @ 20:06] (0/0)

Q. The Elves were known to have taught the trees to talk. Was Treebeard the first of the trees to have learned? (No Text) <Nemain> [8/29 @ 21:51] (3/5)

Treebeard is eldest, older than elves <Eowyn_Shieldmaiden> [8/30 @ 10:00] (1/1)

Not quite. <Curious> [8/30 @ 13:01] (0/0)

I think so <Silmaril #3> [8/30 @ 9:53] (0/0)
Treebeard's not a tree <Eledhwen> [8/30 @ 0:17] (1/1)

hahahaha! I love this. <Sauron's Mother In Law> [8/30 @ 4:15] (0/0)

Something to read? Here's two... <Pallando-II> [8/29 @ 20:07] (1/4)

Are you aware that a revised version of Splintered Light <Curious> [8/30 @ 10:17] (2/3)

Thanks... <Pallando-II> [8/30 @ 17:43] (1/1)

If you want to reach Erik email him from <Curious> [8/30 @ 20:11] (0/0)

Oops. Here's the link. (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [8/30 @ 10:18] (0/0)

Confusion among the Elf-Clans. <Reverend> [8/29 @ 17:27] (3/15)

Try to simplify it.... <Pallando-II> [8/29 @ 19:30] (1/12)

Ah, but not quite <Reverend> [8/29 @ 20:35] (3/11)

ACK! Someone post a picture! <Hama of Rohan> [8/30 @ 7:04] (2/8)

my homemade version <Julie of the pointed ears> [8/30 @ 10:45] (2/5)

New Link for that <Julie of the pointed ears> [8/30 @ 13:21] (1/3)

But what about the Ilkorindi? <Reverend> [8/30 @ 14:18] (1/2)

Earlier <Curious> [8/31 @ 4:22] (1/1)

Any Elf who never saw the hill of Cor. <Reverend> [8/31 @ 5:10] (0/0)

Works for me! <Hama of Rohan> [8/30 @ 11:25] (0/0)

This may help. (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [8/30 @ 7:12] (1/1)

Thank you, good sir! <Hama of Rohan> [8/30 @ 7:30] (0/0)

One point. <Curious> [8/30 @ 6:09] (0/0)
The word was simplify... (No Text) <Pallando-II> [8/29 @ 21:18] (0/0)

I see also that the Green Elves were not accounted as Eldar. <Nemain> [8/29 @ 18:20] (0/0)
I think there was a discussion about this in the last few days <Entmaiden> [8/29 @ 18:14] (0/0)

Burn the New Hobbit Books, and the Movie Version Books of LOTR!petition <ElfLordNick> [8/29 @ 15:29] (5/8)

I am for anything that leads people to the original. <Curious> [8/30 @ 6:19] (1/2)

Me too! (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [8/30 @ 7:24] (1/1)

At one with you! (No Text) <Galathien> [8/30 @ 9:30] (0/0)

You're probably thinking of movie covers <Eledhwen> [8/30 @ 0:11] (0/0)
I doubt it. (No Text) <Pallando-II> [8/29 @ 19:32] (0/0)
I would be very surprised if this happens <Entmaiden> [8/29 @ 18:12] (0/0)
Movie novelisation -- false rumour <Demosthenes> [8/29 @ 17:42] (1/1)

Id be intrested to know if the film companys wanted to do it> (No Text) <Buckshee > [8/30 @ 4:31] (0/0)

Hey has anyone read After the King?? <Nynaeve_the_Hobbitgal> [8/29 @ 15:17] (1/2)

Would you mind please, kind sir or madame... <Pallando-II> [8/29 @ 19:52] (1/1)

Sent by email <Villordsutch> [8/29 @ 23:36] (0/0)

How did Tolkien pronounce Elendil? <Curious> [8/29 @ 12:15] (4/22)

Weighing in late, but... <Watson> [8/30 @ 4:47] (1/6)

Except that Tolkien himself says it is isIldur. <Curious> [8/30 @ 6:14] (2/5)

And this is what I mean... <Watson> [8/30 @ 7:28] (2/3)

At least one friend... <Reverend> [8/30 @ 14:21] (0/0)
Thanks for the insight. <Curious> [8/30 @ 9:49] (1/1)

That's why... <Watson> [8/30 @ 19:20] (0/0)

Here's what it says in the appendices <Tauriel> [8/30 @ 7:03] (0/0)

Well I am glad others think it may be elEndil. <Curious> [8/29 @ 17:06] (1/1)

That's how I've always pronounced it. <Reverend> [8/29 @ 17:50] (0/0)

Well, <Marigold Gamgee> [8/29 @ 14:32] (0/0)
Your question made me doubt at first, <Galathien> [8/29 @ 12:34] (2/11)

You're normally right, but it seems the E of A are using it the opposite way <Tauriel> [8/29 @ 12:59] (1/8)

Actually, <Julie of the pointed ears> [8/29 @ 14:35] (1/7)

*flips through all the dictionaries in the room* <Tauriel> [8/29 @ 15:00] (1/6)

now that I've actually LOOKED in mine... <Julie of the pointed ears> [8/29 @ 15:51] (1/5)

What??! Where did my reply go?? <Tauriel> [8/29 @ 16:00] (1/4)

Well, I guess I'll do a little research... (No Text) <Galathien> [8/30 @ 3:49] (1/3)

Results <Galathien> [8/30 @ 12:03] (1/2)

www.dictionary.com puts the apostrophe after <Curious> [8/30 @ 12:27] (1/1)

Yes, it does, and American Heritage Dictionary as well <Galathien> [8/30 @ 16:12] (0/0)

Does that mean the E of A is <Curious> [8/29 @ 12:42] (1/1)

??? I think Tauriel is right: <Galathien> [8/30 @ 3:33] (0/0)

Has anyone read this book? Meditations on Middle Earth...is it good? (No Text) <Rohwen> [8/29 @ 11:20] (4/7)

Yes - and... well...um...ah...not that great IMHO... <Pallando-II> [8/29 @ 20:12] (0/0)
I did...I liked most of the essays, especially <Gilian Serind�> [8/29 @ 17:49] (0/0)
I only read the Terry Pratchett essay, which was funny (No Text) <Dryhten> [8/29 @ 16:27] (1/2)

What's the Terry Pratchett essay? (No Text) <Randraug> [8/29 @ 17:07] (1/1)

The one in the book; it's a collection of essays by most living fantasy writers basically explaining how great it is that Tolkien wrote this great work for them to rip off (No Text) <Dryhten> [8/30 @ 8:46] (0/0)

sorry havent read it <ImaHobbt> [8/29 @ 11:43] (1/1)

Thanks. (No Text) <Pallando-II> [8/29 @ 19:36] (0/0)

Who were the two blue wizards? <ElfLordNick> [8/29 @ 11:12] (3/14)

They went to the East of Middle-Earth <Dryhten> [8/29 @ 16:26] (0/0)
I really dont know what there purpose was in Middle-earth. Tolkien didnt really say much in the Unfinished tales. So what they were or there purposes are uncertain. (No Text) <Nynaeve_the_Hobbitgal> [8/29 @ 15:01] (0/0)
They were a couple of Lawyers <Inferno> [8/29 @ 11:29] (4/11)

Do you think our Blue has fullfilled the task he was set by the Valar? <Draupne> [8/30 @ 1:24] (1/7)

Alas... <Watson> [8/30 @ 4:50] (1/6)

Objection! <Blue Wizard> [8/30 @ 5:05] (1/5)

I have a complicated response. <Curious> [8/30 @ 12:01] (1/4)

Wasn't Lotho a lawyer? (No Text) <Reverend> [8/30 @ 18:23] (1/3)

Not that I heard of. In what court? (No Text) <Curious> [8/30 @ 20:05] (1/2)

Probate, I believe <Reverend> [8/30 @ 20:29] (1/1)

No, <Curious> [8/31 @ 4:26] (0/0)

LOL!!! <Alnilam> [8/29 @ 12:47] (0/0)
Haaaaahahaha! Good one, Inferno. :-) (No Text) <Kyriel> [8/29 @ 12:21] (0/0)
*groan* ;-) (No Text) <Nimrodel > [8/29 @ 11:45] (0/0)

Just finished the books! <NoneOfTheAbove> [8/29 @ 11:07] (6/10)

Thats great! And it gets better every time you read them (No Text) <Leto> [8/30 @ 18:30] (0/0)
So . . . what did you think? <Curious> [8/30 @ 6:24] (1/1)

Have I read Harry Potter? <NoneOfTheAbove> [8/30 @ 6:29] (0/0)

Congratulations! and welcome to the discussion <Entmaiden> [8/29 @ 18:18] (0/0)
Great! But now you have to start over.... <Reverend> [8/29 @ 14:41] (0/0)
Hope you read the appendices too! <Nimrodel > [8/29 @ 11:47] (1/1)

Taking notes. <NoneOfTheAbove> [8/29 @ 12:10] (0/0)

Congrats! <Idril Celebrindal> [8/29 @ 11:10] (1/2)

Insights...hmmm <NoneOfTheAbove> [8/29 @ 11:31] (1/1)

Yes ... <Idril Celebrindal> [8/29 @ 12:02] (0/0)

The hobbit. king thrandiul <S�lmari�n> [8/29 @ 9:56] (3/4)

Wise and Merciful Elves...... <beren_boy> [8/29 @ 13:33] (0/0)
They did not desire gold and jewels <Galathien> [8/29 @ 12:24] (1/1)

But then later, <Marigold Gamgee> [8/29 @ 14:37] (0/0)

Yes. <Reverend> [8/29 @ 10:12] (0/0)

What is the Silmarillion, anyway? <Acathalion> [8/29 @ 7:22] (3/6)

Thanks for the answers. <Acathalion> [8/29 @ 18:43] (0/0)
A story of three gems... <Pallando-II> [8/29 @ 8:33] (0/0)
The Fall of Doriath, at least, was <Curious> [8/29 @ 7:46] (2/3)

Somewhere Master Christopher <NZ Strider> [8/29 @ 17:44] (0/0)
Although he estimated it would take... <Reverend> [8/29 @ 8:15] (1/1)

Wish he'd got round to it ;-) (No Text) <beren_boy> [8/29 @ 13:18] (0/0)

Name Generator - What the heck <Villordsutch> [8/29 @ 2:39] (1/7)

I'm pretty sure <Eledhwen> [8/29 @ 5:09] (2/6)

Peredhil <Demosthenes> [8/29 @ 6:20] (2/3)

Oh aye <Eledhwen> [8/29 @ 14:06] (0/0)
Ah, of course! <Tauriel> [8/29 @ 6:55] (1/1)

Of course! *Light bulb pops up over Morwen's head* (No Text) <Morwen> [8/29 @ 7:00] (0/0)

hmmmm...which one (No Text) <Villordsutch> [8/29 @ 5:17] (1/1)

My friend is a Friendless Half Elf (No Text) <Villordsutch> [8/29 @ 7:17] (0/0)

An embarrassing Hobbit question. <Pallando-II> [8/28 @ 20:48] (6/23)

Thankx - guess that's why it;'s embarrassing (No Text) <Pallando-II> [8/29 @ 8:15] (0/0)
I've always thought <Silverlode> [8/28 @ 22:02] (1/2)

He must have been huge <RosieLass> [8/29 @ 9:21] (1/1)

I wasn't thinking of <Silverlode> [8/29 @ 13:52] (0/0)

I have always wondered that myself <Eowyn_Shieldmaiden> [8/28 @ 21:22] (0/0)
If I understand it correctly, <NZ Strider> [8/28 @ 21:11] (3/15)

So why didn't he land? (No Text) <Curious> [8/29 @ 7:49] (2/7)

Because if he did... <Watson> [8/30 @ 4:53] (0/0)
No big flat area, just pointy roofs and narrow streets. :) (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [8/29 @ 8:33] (1/5)

I'm sure he could create a flat area. (No Text) <Curious> [8/29 @ 9:08] (1/4)

These lake villages were not aircraft carriers or oil rigs. <NZ Strider> [8/29 @ 17:37] (1/3)

Good point -- but is he afraid of water? <Curious> [8/30 @ 6:27] (1/2)

Smaug *was* afraid of water -- he feared it might put out his fire. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [8/30 @ 18:01] (1/1)

I <Curious> [8/31 @ 4:28] (0/0)

I agree - quote <stummies> [8/28 @ 22:04] (2/2)

most excellent <Eowyn_Shieldmaiden> [8/29 @ 5:35] (0/0)
Stummies -- is this your first post here?� If so, Mae Govannen! (No Text) <NZ Strider> [8/28 @ 22:27] (0/0)

Makes sense, but do you really think that's what JRRT had in mind? (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [8/28 @ 21:49] (1/3)

Sure, why not? <Atlas> [8/28 @ 22:00] (1/2)

Right. The appropriate way <NZ Strider> [8/28 @ 22:31] (1/1)

great research - thanks (No Text) <Eowyn_Shieldmaiden> [8/29 @ 5:37] (0/0)

Smaug can't swim! <Entmaiden> [8/28 @ 21:10] (0/0)
Ideas <Altaira> [8/28 @ 21:10] (0/0)

Q. Was the Walls of the Sun separated from Middle Earth after the Sundering of Numenor. <Nemain> [8/28 @ 18:27] (4/9)

Sorry, I misunderstood the question... <Pallando-II> [8/28 @ 20:24] (2/2)

Nice answer <Altaira> [8/28 @ 20:58] (0/0)
a most awesome post. thankyou. I know in Lost Tales, Tolkien originally had ME encased in a large boat. <Nemain> [8/28 @ 20:35] (0/0)

I doubt it <Altaira> [8/28 @ 20:12] (1/3)

Yes, but the world was made round after the fall of Numenor. <Nemain> [8/28 @ 20:21] (1/2)

You have a point <Altaira> [8/28 @ 20:28] (1/1)

That is an interesting idea, the two furtherest landmasses joined together... <Nemain> [8/28 @ 20:39] (0/0)

make that pages 4 and 5. Oops, sorri :-) (No Text) <Nemain> [8/28 @ 20:09] (0/0)
What page(s) was (were) that? (No Text) <Pallando-II> [8/28 @ 19:30] (0/0)

language <ImaHobbt> [8/28 @ 17:33] (0/0)

For Reverend and others concerning Gandalf's lines in Moria <vedhed> [8/28 @ 13:58] (9/36)

My question <Morwen> [8/29 @ 6:52] (2/5)

About confusion <Acathalion> [8/29 @ 18:34] (0/0)
attempt at an answer... <vedhed> [8/29 @ 9:14] (1/3)

But Gandalf doesn't go 'west' when he 'dies'. <Hama of Rohan> [8/29 @ 9:29] (1/2)

Yes, yes... you're absolutely right. <vedhed> [8/29 @ 9:46] (1/1)

That's been answered <NZ Strider> [8/29 @ 17:40] (0/0)

yes, the whole "wield" thing <huorn> [8/29 @ 5:31] (1/2)

and Gandalf wants the Balrog to know who he is messing with! <Eowyn_Shieldmaiden> [8/29 @ 6:20] (1/1)

you and I are on the same page (No Text) <huorn> [8/29 @ 6:29] (0/0)

I'm with Curious on this one. <Hama of Rohan> [8/28 @ 19:32] (0/0)
Does make sense... (No Text) <Pallando-II> [8/28 @ 19:25] (0/0)
I would agree with you <Eowyn_Shieldmaiden> [8/28 @ 18:49] (0/0)
I always understood it to mean that, too. (No Text) <Ufthak> [8/28 @ 16:08] (0/0)
The question is: in what sense... <Reverend> [8/28 @ 15:29] (1/1)

Ha! Yeah, unlike that issue. (No Text) <vedhed> [8/29 @ 12:26] (0/0)

You're right i think. <Groovicles> [8/28 @ 15:21] (1/1)

But Gandalf doesn't say "Ring of Arnor" <Hama of Rohan> [8/29 @ 8:52] (0/0)

I have the same problem with that as the E of A. <Curious> [8/28 @ 14:02] (4/18)

I have to disagree with the secret telling part. <vedhed> [8/29 @ 9:10] (2/4)

In addition to what Beren Boy said, <NZ Strider> [8/29 @ 17:30] (0/0)
Aha!!!..... <beren_boy> [8/29 @ 13:00] (1/2)

I agree that the body stays, although <Curious> [8/30 @ 6:32] (1/1)

Agreed about the body... <vedhed> [8/30 @ 13:20] (0/0)

To make it back off? <Ufthak> [8/28 @ 16:11] (0/0)
In addition to what you and Beren Boy have said, <NZ Strider> [8/28 @ 16:06] (1/10)

Narya as weapon... <huorn> [8/29 @ 5:37] (2/9)

In the Weathertop battle.... <Reverend> [8/29 @ 8:36] (1/2)

yes, wings, and Just who is this Bombadil character? I want a definitive unambiguous answer! (No Text) <huorn> [8/29 @ 9:51] (1/1)

Uh oh - better have the shot glasses handy! ;-) <Hama of Rohan> [8/29 @ 11:16] (0/0)

My take on that <Acathalion> [8/29 @ 7:04] (3/5)

Extremely judicious. Well-put. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [8/29 @ 17:32] (0/0)
Could someone point me to the E of A essay? <huorn> [8/29 @ 7:37] (1/2)

Here. (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [8/29 @ 7:55] (1/1)

ah... - thanks! <huorn> [8/29 @ 8:19] (0/0)

excellently put (No Text) <huorn> [8/29 @ 7:34] (0/0)

I agree........ <beren_boy> [8/28 @ 14:07] (0/0)

Reading Room Chapter Discussion Sign Up. <Inferno> [8/28 @ 13:23] (9/12)

Inferno, <Ataahua> [8/29 @ 22:23] (0/0)
Could one have The White Rider sometimes in Januaray, 2003? <Mithladiel Telcontar > [8/29 @ 12:35] (1/1)

Already taken, in March <Watson> [8/30 @ 4:57] (0/0)

Might a newbie take Flotsam and Jetsam? <Aerlinn> [8/29 @ 12:05] (0/0)
Inferno, I think I'm penciled in for <Entmaiden> [8/28 @ 21:21] (1/1)

I see you have Annael for that chapter <Entmaiden> [8/28 @ 22:29] (0/0)

If the Mirror of Galadriel isn't already taken.... <Eowyn_Shieldmaiden> [8/28 @ 18:48] (0/0)
The Road to Isengard - April 14 <Eowyn_Shieldmaiden> [8/28 @ 18:43] (0/0)
The Voice of Saruman April 28 2003.� Thank you. (No Text) <lumpkin> [8/28 @ 16:31] (0/0)
Can I take... <notlost> [8/28 @ 14:01] (0/0)
Whoops. Forgot the link. Here it is. <Inferno> [8/28 @ 13:24] (1/1)

Thank you, Inferno. "Lothlorien" the <Curious> [8/28 @ 13:28] (0/0)

To Curious, or the appropriate party <Nimfalma Took> [8/28 @ 12:30] (1/4)

Think I beat ya, Nifalma (look below) <Lottelita> [8/28 @ 12:38] (1/3)

hehe, silly Nim... <Nimfalma Took> [8/28 @ 12:46] (2/2)

I'm afraid that is taken too, but <Curious> [8/28 @ 12:59] (0/0)
I'll look forward to your discussion! (No Text) <Lottelita> [8/28 @ 12:49] (0/0)

Inferno ... <Lottelita> [8/28 @ 12:15] (0/0)

Sorry, I'm sure this has been dicussed, but what kind of being is Tom Bombadil, and where did he come from? Is he more powerful than Gandalf? (No Text) <Rohwen> [8/28 @ 9:47] (1/8)

I don't mean to be coy, but what do you think? <Curious> [8/28 @ 10:03] (1/7)

Well... <Rohwen> [8/28 @ 10:14] (1/6)

OK, here is a list of theories. <Curious> [8/28 @ 10:22] (1/5)

Oh, I forgot one! <Curious> [8/28 @ 10:26] (2/4)

I like Goldberry's answer to the question... <huorn> [8/28 @ 11:00] (1/2)

I'll try that next time. <Curious> [8/28 @ 11:46] (1/1)

no way in Udun... <huorn> [8/28 @ 12:15] (0/0)

Wow...thanks. *stunned* (No Text) <Rohwen> [8/28 @ 10:40] (0/0)

How did elves come to Mirkwood? How did King Thranduil get there? What kind of elves were they? Had they ever been over the sea? (No Text) <Rohwen> [8/28 @ 9:26] (2/18)

They were always there. <Reverend> [8/28 @ 10:10] (1/16)

According to the Encyclopedia of Arda, <Curious> [8/28 @ 10:29] (1/15)

I go with 'The Hobbit' here. <Reverend> [8/28 @ 10:42] (1/14)

I always thought Faerie in the West <Curious> [8/28 @ 11:49] (1/13)

Sure it does. <Reverend> [8/28 @ 12:44] (1/12)

No time for details now, but it <Curious> [8/28 @ 16:41] (1/11)

Here you go: Unfinished Tales, p. 256 <NZ Strider> [8/28 @ 19:07] (1/10)

But of course... <Reverend> [8/28 @ 20:02] (2/9)

Well, <Curious> [8/29 @ 8:20] (2/6)

According to the table in the back <NZ Strider> [8/29 @ 17:13] (1/1)

According <Reverend> [8/29 @ 17:57] (0/0)

This is still confusing... <Reverend> [8/29 @ 8:40] (1/3)

Only <Curious> [8/29 @ 9:20] (1/2)

The Tale... <Reverend> [8/29 @ 10:10] (1/1)

Yep, and <Curious> [8/29 @ 11:31] (0/0)

Avari <Attercop> [8/29 @ 0:58] (1/1)

I <Curious> [8/29 @ 8:03] (0/0)

Appendix B to LotR says Thranduil <Curious> [8/28 @ 10:08] (0/0)

Palatiri <Demosthenes> [8/28 @ 1:39] (3/4)

You're welcome. It is always good <NZ Strider> [8/28 @ 16:00] (0/0)
Gotta tell ya, I do love the HoF chats! <Thevina Finduilas> [8/28 @ 10:20] (1/1)

Re: HoF Chats <Demosthenes> [8/28 @ 17:08] (0/0)

Thanks for your comment <lumpkin> [8/28 @ 10:12] (0/0)

Of Elves and Mirkwood <White Lady of Rohan> [8/27 @ 23:57] (1/3)

regarding ... <Demosthenes> [8/28 @ 0:29] (1/2)

#3 <Eledhwen> [8/28 @ 9:32] (1/1)

lorien or mirkwood? <Demosthenes> [8/28 @ 17:56] (0/0)

MAGIC SWORDS -- MAGIC STEEDS... <ThirdOrcOnTheLeft> [8/27 @ 22:34] (6/19)

Holger of Denmark.... <Reverend> [8/28 @ 10:29] (0/0)
Roland has a sword <Eledhwen> [8/28 @ 9:28] (3/5)

Roland also had a horse. <Hrothgar> [8/28 @ 10:21] (1/1)

Yes, but <Eledhwen> [8/28 @ 11:35] (0/0)

Durendal <Reverend> [8/28 @ 10:15] (1/1)

That's it! <Eledhwen> [8/28 @ 11:34] (0/0)

Roland and Boromir <Hrothgar> [8/28 @ 9:36] (0/0)

Oh yes <Tauriel> [8/28 @ 5:10] (2/7)

They appear to be part of the hero's journey toward self-discovery... <ThirdOrcOnTheLeft> [8/28 @ 10:09] (1/3)

Nice observation <Tauriel> [8/28 @ 11:39] (1/2)

Wow. <ThirdOrcOnTheLeft> [8/28 @ 13:09] (1/1)

Oh? Really? <Tauriel> [8/28 @ 13:30] (0/0)

One thing about swords <Draupne> [8/28 @ 5:20] (1/2)

Interesting! <Tauriel> [8/28 @ 5:35] (1/1)

It would have been pretty pathetic <Draupne> [8/28 @ 6:22] (0/0)

A related, and IMO more interesting , question is Why this phenomenon occurs in myth and art? <Jaidee> [8/28 @ 1:18] (0/0)
It is perhaps <Silverlode> [8/28 @ 0:40] (0/0)
(And yeah, I realize a parsec... <ThirdOrcOnTheLeft> [8/28 @ 0:29] (1/1)

This is one indication that Star Wars in fantasy not science fiction. :) (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [8/28 @ 3:46] (0/0)

The halls of Mandos <Ailis> [8/27 @ 21:29] (1/12)

Depends on them. <NZ Strider> [8/27 @ 21:51] (3/11)

a riddle answered <Nate144> [8/28 @ 12:01] (1/2)

Here's a good essay with cites. (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [8/28 @ 12:45] (1/1)

Thanks ... <Nate144> [8/28 @ 15:22] (0/0)

Kinda off topic <Hama of Rohan> [8/28 @ 9:52] (1/2)

From memory, neither Elrond nor Arwen <NZ Strider> [8/28 @ 15:23] (1/1)

Elrond was half-elven <Entmaiden> [8/29 @ 18:17] (0/0)

makes sense <Ailis> [8/27 @ 22:01] (1/4)

Another Reason Why the Elves were Leaving Middle Earth. <Varda's Love> [8/28 @ 7:23] (1/3)

Don't you mean Tol Eress�a? <Tauriel> [8/28 @ 10:00] (1/2)

Tol Eressea is also the Undying Land. <Varda's Love> [8/28 @ 11:08] (1/1)

That still doesn't make The Grey Havens an island <Tauriel> [8/28 @ 13:38] (0/0)

Crosspost from main: Can any parallels be drawn between the Arthurian stories and Tolkien's Middle Earth? <luinfalathiel> [8/27 @ 20:42] (8/16)

The name "Silmarillion" is inspired by "The Mabinogion" <Dryhten> [8/29 @ 8:09] (0/0)
Council of Elrond = Round Table (but no table) <cabbage'n'taters> [8/28 @ 21:03] (1/1)

Sorry, another lost message, but you get the idea from the subject line. (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [8/28 @ 21:16] (0/0)

Frodo's "Failure" & the "Sir Gawain and the Green Kinght" <NZ Strider> [8/28 @ 20:09] (1/1)

Thanks, I'll read Tolkien's translation. (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [8/28 @ 21:11] (0/0)

Arthur's Departure from Britain & Frodo's Departure from Middle-earth <NZ Strider> [8/28 @ 17:37] (1/1)

Cool! Arthur's death reminds me of Boromir's here, with the hobbits being the young man. (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [8/28 @ 21:06] (0/0)

Having read a lot on the subject... <Watson> [8/28 @ 11:38] (0/0)
Somewhere I got the idea <Kiskadee> [8/27 @ 21:21] (0/0)
Aragorn has Arthur written all over him. <Curious> [8/27 @ 21:12] (1/2)

And whether an exact parallel was meant or not... <ThirdOrcOnTheLeft> [8/27 @ 21:18] (1/1)

Yes...also Isildur = Arthur <cabbage'n'taters> [8/28 @ 3:14] (0/0)

Sure, draw all you want.... <cabbage'n'taters> [8/27 @ 21:00] (1/3)

Frodo = Galahad (cont.) <cabbage'n'taters> [8/28 @ 3:23] (1/2)

But, unlike Frodo, <Hrothgar> [8/28 @ 9:45] (1/1)

Ah, yes...but they both left "Middle-earth" didn't they? (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [8/28 @ 10:35] (0/0)

Did the Avari ever go over the sea? <Dryhten> [8/27 @ 17:56] (1/13)

The Avari, since they <NZ Strider> [8/27 @ 18:09] (2/12)

Whoa! <FingonOfPittsburgh> [8/28 @ 7:24] (1/9)

Let me clarify one thing, though..... <FingonOfPittsburgh> [8/28 @ 7:29] (2/8)

Letter, Nr. 154 (p. 198) <NZ Strider> [8/28 @ 15:37] (2/5)

This explains, <Curious> [8/29 @ 8:12] (1/2)

The Nandor are High Elves too. <NZ Strider> [8/29 @ 17:10] (1/1)

Eldar, but not High. <Reverend> [8/29 @ 17:31] (0/0)

OK - there's the proof! <FingonOfPittsburgh> [8/28 @ 18:34] (1/1)

Not a problem! (No Text) <NZ Strider> [8/28 @ 19:08] (0/0)

Its in Letters someplace I bet! <Hama of Rohan> [8/28 @ 9:16] (1/1)

Good intuition, Hama! Now, as to your question, <NZ Strider> [8/28 @ 15:40] (0/0)

Thanks for that info! Oh, and my nick... <Dryhten> [8/27 @ 18:31] (1/1)

I was wondering if you knew what it meant <NZ Strider> [8/27 @ 18:45] (0/0)

Q. Did the Green Elves survive Beleriand and found havens in Middle Earth. (No Text) <Nemain> [8/27 @ 17:50] (1/2)

I would think some did. But <Curious> [8/27 @ 20:26] (1/1)

Lindon, the small... <Reverend> [8/27 @ 20:35] (0/0)

Gandalf and the flame of Anor <Beren, son of Barahir> [8/27 @ 17:24] (3/10)

That's from FoTR... <Reverend> [8/27 @ 17:35] (2/7)

If Anor is the eternal flame of Eru then Morgoth WOULD Know that Fact. <Varda's Love> [8/28 @ 7:41] (1/5)

Let's try again. <Reverend> [8/28 @ 8:07] (1/4)

I Understand that but in the story it isn't christian at all. <Varda's Love> [8/28 @ 11:14] (2/3)

Uh...one very specific point <NZ Strider> [8/28 @ 15:14] (0/0)
Unless you happen to take Tolkien's stated intention seriously. <Reverend> [8/28 @ 13:12] (1/1)

Well, <Curious> [8/29 @ 8:30] (0/0)

I agree (No Text) <Elf maiden of Rivendell> [8/27 @ 17:53] (0/0)

Anor *is* the Sun. <NZ Strider> [8/27 @ 17:32] (0/0)
I never really understood that myself, but I just finished Sil, and Anor is the sun. (No Text) <Rohwen> [8/27 @ 17:29] (0/0)

Audio CD - Which is better? <pintobean> [8/27 @ 17:20] (7/7)

Right: NO CONTEST <Pallando-II> [8/28 @ 19:24] (0/0)
The unabridged reading by Rob Inglis <Mayflower> [8/28 @ 8:23] (0/0)
Depends on what you want <Watson> [8/28 @ 6:17] (0/0)
Apples and oranges. <RosieLass> [8/27 @ 20:41] (0/0)
I have both and love them equally <Entmaiden> [8/27 @ 19:13] (0/0)
NO CONTEST <Dryhten> [8/27 @ 17:58] (0/0)
BBC is so awesome...I love it. (No Text) <Rohwen> [8/27 @ 17:27] (0/0)

Do some fans think TOO much of Tolkien's work? <Silmaril #3> [8/27 @ 16:37] (6/18)

That remark... <Watson> [8/28 @ 6:27] (1/1)

Well Said (No Text) <Silmaril #3> [8/28 @ 13:51] (0/0)

Certainly the success of LOTR helped spark the "fantasy" genre... <Nimrodel > [8/27 @ 19:05] (0/0)
What about OZ? <Dryhten> [8/27 @ 17:59] (1/1)

And... <Karen> [8/29 @ 10:18] (0/0)

Certgainly most recent fantasy has been... <Reverend> [8/27 @ 17:29] (1/2)

Unknown Kadath <Stanislaus Bocian> [8/28 @ 7:22] (1/1)

Of course. I lump them together. (No Text) <Reverend> [8/28 @ 8:08] (0/0)

I think so <Diamond of Long Cleeve> [8/27 @ 16:56] (0/0)
I think what she meant was... <Silverlode> [8/27 @ 16:51] (2/8)

I will switch the tables here <Silmaril #3> [8/27 @ 18:06] (1/1)

I haven't seen much evidence for it... <Silverlode> [8/27 @ 19:01] (0/0)

Personally I dont like C.S Lewis writing. <ElfLordNick> [8/27 @ 17:55] (4/5)

Both authors are fabulous but different. <Rohwen> [8/28 @ 9:40] (0/0)
Well... <Watson> [8/28 @ 6:20] (0/0)
If you think that's *just* what the Chronicles are about, you're sadly mistaken... <Nimrodel > [8/27 @ 19:01] (1/1)

I would agree <Silverlode> [8/27 @ 19:03] (0/0)

Really?? <Silmaril #3> [8/27 @ 18:03] (0/0)

A Troll's IQ <Silmaril #3> [8/27 @ 16:14] (5/12)

He was quite the dunce <Ugly Troll> [8/27 @ 18:26] (0/0)
Trolls <Chrysalia> [8/27 @ 17:26] (2/2)

Don't get confused by the movie. <Curious> [8/28 @ 8:10] (0/0)
On the other hand, note that that line <NZ Strider> [8/27 @ 17:40] (0/0)

Also, remember with regard to the Trolls in The Hobbit <NZ Strider> [8/27 @ 16:31] (0/0)
In the book.... <Reverend> [8/27 @ 16:25] (2/4)

And he called them trolls? <Draupne> [8/28 @ 5:30] (1/1)

"....there came striding up, roaring like... <Reverend> [8/28 @ 5:55] (0/0)

Ah, Reverend, changing the subject: Ungoliant & Earendil <NZ Strider> [8/27 @ 16:36] (1/1)

Another perfectly good theory bites the dust. (No Text) <Reverend> [8/27 @ 17:15] (0/0)

Tolkien said that Trolls talked... <cabbage'n'taters> [8/27 @ 16:23] (1/1)

Yes, and remember the trolls in "The Hobbit". (No Text) <Galathien> [8/29 @ 4:26] (0/0)

the Grey Havens (SPOILERS) <NiTz> [8/27 @ 13:21] (5/12)

I posted this before(excitied) <Silmaril #3> [8/27 @ 16:03] (0/0)
I will answer .... <Elf maiden of Rivendell> [8/27 @ 15:35] (0/0)
Answers... <Tauriel> [8/27 @ 13:50] (1/6)

cont. <NiTz> [8/27 @ 14:27] (2/5)

I believe that somewhere... <Watson> [8/28 @ 6:40] (0/0)
You know, I suppose he could come back. <Curious> [8/27 @ 14:35] (1/3)

Well, there is one hint <NZ Strider> [8/27 @ 14:51] (1/2)

I thought that meant returned FROM Middle-earth. (No Text) <Curious> [8/27 @ 20:22] (1/1)

"Others never again ... Middle-earth shall seek" till Doomsday comes (No Text) <NZ Strider> [8/27 @ 20:32] (0/0)

The easy answer and the hard answer. <Curious> [8/27 @ 13:46] (0/0)
Answers <NZ Strider> [8/27 @ 13:36] (1/1)

What he said <Eledhwen> [8/27 @ 13:41] (0/0)

Why didn't Tom and Goldberry have children? (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [8/27 @ 12:47] (2/6)

The same reason Manwe and Varda didn't. <Curious> [8/27 @ 13:29] (1/2)

If I understand it correctly, <NZ Strider> [8/27 @ 13:42] (1/1)

Well in Greek mythology heroes <Curious> [8/27 @ 14:09] (0/0)

Who says they didn't? (No Text) <Blue Wizard> [8/27 @ 12:51] (2/2)

Tom... <cabbage'n'taters> [8/27 @ 14:49] (0/0)
The Water Babies? (No Text) <Silverlode> [8/27 @ 12:53] (0/0)

For Tar-Elendil of N�menor: Gothmog <NZ Strider> [8/27 @ 12:25] (0/0)

Gandalf and the Necromancer <Villordsutch> [8/27 @ 11:24] (1/3)

The first things to check <Blue Wizard> [8/27 @ 12:07] (1/2)

I will need to buy <Villordsutch> [8/27 @ 13:10] (1/1)

Uh, all editions of UT are the same; <NZ Strider> [8/27 @ 13:16] (0/0)

Is there a book I should read AFTER the trilogy? <legolas_luvr21> [8/27 @ 8:32] (3/7)

After the Hobbit, then the Silmarillion <Nate144> [8/27 @ 20:05] (0/0)
Yea you should probally read the hobbit (No Text) <Elf maiden of Rivendell> [8/27 @ 9:51] (0/0)
If you haven't read the Hobbit, do it now. <Reverend> [8/27 @ 8:47] (1/4)

Ok, But I was under the impression.... <legolas_luvr21> [8/27 @ 8:53] (3/3)

In my experience, readers who read The Hobbit after reading LotR <Hrothgar> [8/28 @ 10:16] (0/0)
The second book? <Ufthak> [8/27 @ 10:08] (0/0)
I may be confused. <Reverend> [8/27 @ 9:28] (0/0)

Dwarf-women <Galathien> [8/27 @ 6:46] (5/8)

Yes, they have beards. <Uitlander> [8/27 @ 10:07] (0/0)
As Homer would say, "Mmmm...dwarf-women" (No Text) <sundering_c> [8/27 @ 9:56] (0/0)
Dwarves are long-lived... <Reverend> [8/27 @ 7:54] (1/3)

Not quite. <Atlas> [8/27 @ 23:52] (1/2)

No argument. <Reverend> [8/28 @ 6:11] (1/1)

Interesting idea. <Atlas> [8/28 @ 21:03] (0/0)

An oft-discussed issue <Blue Wizard> [8/27 @ 7:30] (0/0)
Dwarf Women <KUHNDOG81> [8/27 @ 6:59] (0/0)

Tom Bombadil + Manwe <Villordsutch> [8/27 @ 6:15] (5/14)

Manwe would never leave Valinor (No Text) <Beren, son of Barahir> [8/27 @ 17:19] (1/1)

Psst... Beren, son of Barahir <NZ Strider> [8/27 @ 17:26] (0/0)

Impossible -- here's the proof: <NZ Strider> [8/27 @ 12:17] (1/2)

Yes. but... <Villordsutch> [8/27 @ 23:22] (1/1)

Merry? Pippin? <NZ Strider> [8/28 @ 15:18] (0/0)

Sorry, don't think so. <Annael> [8/27 @ 10:16] (0/0)
I don't think they are <Galathien> [8/27 @ 6:43] (1/5)

Moreover... <Watson> [8/27 @ 6:48] (2/4)

"A Riddle of Tom Bombadil"No definite answers, but different points and the arguments for and again. (No Text - Link Inside) <Galathien> [8/27 @ 14:48] (0/0)
Infidel, you are completely wrong. <sundering_c> [8/27 @ 10:14] (2/2)

I'll write this. <Ufthak> [8/27 @ 13:55] (0/0)
Bill and Tom <Villordsutch> [8/27 @ 11:02] (0/0)

I would love to know your reasoning <KUHNDOG81> [8/27 @ 6:30] (1/1)

Flash of light <Villordsutch> [8/27 @ 9:24] (0/0)

What should I read next? <ElfLordNick> [8/27 @ 4:26] (2/3)

Initially I struggled with Sil, but I really enjoyed UT <Entmaiden> [8/27 @ 5:29] (0/0)
I would read Sil first (No Text) <Galathien> [8/27 @ 5:12] (1/1)

I would struggle through the Sil also you will be oooohing! with the rest of us (No Text) <Villordsutch> [8/27 @ 5:14] (0/0)

Such a shame...Gandalf and the Necromancer <Villordsutch> [8/27 @ 3:43] (2/14)

The only thing I have seen... <Watson> [8/27 @ 4:37] (1/5)

?Only? a short story <sundering_c> [8/27 @ 10:20] (1/4)

Yeah, right <Arathorn> [8/27 @ 11:53] (1/3)

I was referring to <sundering_c> [8/27 @ 12:32] (1/2)

Yes, Sundering_c, but <NZ Strider> [8/27 @ 12:42] (1/1)

I agree (No Text) <sundering_c> [8/27 @ 13:01] (0/0)

Did you check <Mellaithien> [8/27 @ 4:37] (1/7)

Can you put the link up again...me a dolt (No Text) <Villordsutch> [8/27 @ 5:11] (1/6)

Here (No Text - Link Inside) <Watson> [8/27 @ 5:14] (1/5)

An amazing amount <Villordsutch> [8/27 @ 5:21] (2/4)

As I said, none I know of <Watson> [8/27 @ 6:59] (1/1)

I think it's because... <ceremony> [8/27 @ 16:34] (0/0)

Ah, I was kind of hoping <Mellaithien> [8/27 @ 6:40] (1/1)

I think I will (No Text) <Villordsutch> [8/27 @ 11:22] (0/0)

Bilbo's Farewell Song <KUHNDOG81> [8/26 @ 19:14] (5/7)

OK, so now I had to go and dig out <Gilian Serind�> [8/27 @ 9:20] (0/0)
thanks everyone! (No Text) <KUHNDOG81> [8/27 @ 6:58] (0/0)
What they said, plus ... <Idril Celebrindal> [8/27 @ 6:25] (0/0)
If you can get a hold of ... <Patty> [8/26 @ 20:06] (1/1)

It's also in the second edition... <Watson> [8/26 @ 20:28] (0/0)

Here. (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [8/26 @ 19:56] (1/1)

Thanks for that. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [8/26 @ 20:14] (0/0)

Your favourite scene in The Hobbit? <Keriway> [8/26 @ 19:11] (11/16)

I would have to say The chapter called "riddles in the Dark" and when there in Mirkwood and they see the Elves. I love elves. I am a Elf fancier : ) (No Text) <Elf maiden of Rivendell> [8/27 @ 9:56] (0/0)
Thank you all... <Keriway> [8/27 @ 8:33] (0/0)
I can't decide which is my favourite: <Galathien> [8/27 @ 3:57] (1/1)

I would do something with the spiders <Entmaiden> [8/27 @ 5:36] (0/0)

free idea for Hobbit painting <cabbage'n'taters> [8/26 @ 21:09] (1/1)

I thought of this for my daughter's school project but she didn't use it. (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [8/26 @ 21:12] (0/0)

The Dwarves, Bilbo, and Gandalf trapped in the pine trees! (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [8/26 @ 21:05] (0/0)
Riddles with Gollum (No Text) <Tary�v�wen > [8/26 @ 20:36] (1/1)

Yes! <TheNine> [8/28 @ 14:52] (0/0)

I was always partial to Tolkien's illustration <Curious> [8/26 @ 20:17] (1/1)

good ideas (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [8/26 @ 22:48] (0/0)

Riddles in the Dark <Altaira> [8/26 @ 19:44] (0/0)
For an illustration.... <Reverend> [8/26 @ 19:38] (1/1)

Check out my idea above! (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [8/26 @ 22:37] (0/0)

when the thrush alights on Bard the Bowman's shoulder <NZ Strider> [8/26 @ 19:31] (0/0)
When all of the Dwarves introduce themselves <BrambleroseBrandybuck> [8/26 @ 19:24] (0/0)

What did Elves drink? (No Text) <BrambleroseBrandybuck> [8/26 @ 18:00] (5/14)

They were fond of wine <Uitlander> [8/27 @ 10:01] (0/0)
Wine, Probally water, and miruvor (No Text) <Elf maiden of Rivendell> [8/27 @ 9:59] (0/0)
limpe? <Arador> [8/26 @ 20:12] (0/0)
In Mirkwood they get hammered on wine. <Reverend> [8/26 @ 18:11] (2/9)

They do indeed refer to wine more than once... <Nimrodel > [8/26 @ 18:16] (1/2)

Don't forget the Old Winyard! (No Text) <NZ Strider> [8/26 @ 18:23] (1/1)

And Dorthonion (No Text) <Silverlode> [8/27 @ 12:12] (0/0)

Miruvor turns out to be mead. <NZ Strider> [8/26 @ 18:14] (2/5)

A questionable translation <Reverend> [8/26 @ 18:33] (0/0)
Oi! Have you ever tasted mead? <Nimrodel > [8/26 @ 18:18] (2/3)

not necessarily... <notlost> [8/26 @ 18:58] (0/0)
Alas, I have never had the pleasure. <NZ Strider> [8/26 @ 18:22] (1/1)

Avoid it, then. ;-) (No Text) <Nimrodel > [8/26 @ 18:23] (0/0)

they liked to dip their lembas in Guinness (No Text) <huorn> [8/26 @ 18:01] (0/0)

The timeline <Fundin> [8/26 @ 17:09] (3/11)

Pardon for answering your question... <Pallando-II> [8/26 @ 23:07] (0/0)
The timeline you want.... <Reverend> [8/26 @ 18:07] (0/0)
Aragorn is 87 <NZ Strider> [8/26 @ 17:24] (2/8)

When I first read LotR <notlost> [8/26 @ 19:04] (1/1)

Aragorn's Voice <NZ Strider> [8/26 @ 19:43] (0/0)

ARE You joking? <Fundin> [8/26 @ 17:32] (4/5)

No, the Stewards did not keep house for 3000 years <Dryhten> [8/27 @ 2:01] (0/0)
The Heirs of Elendil do not joke about such things. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [8/26 @ 18:28] (0/0)
Remember Elrond's words in the film... <Nimrodel > [8/26 @ 18:23] (0/0)
Aragorn lives to be 210 <huorn> [8/26 @ 17:49] (1/1)

History became legend... <Vidstige> [8/27 @ 0:40] (0/0)

The Dwarves and elves of Middle Earth <Fundin> [8/26 @ 17:04] (1/1)

Some answers <NZ Strider> [8/26 @ 17:15] (0/0)

Elves at the end of the world <Ailis> [8/26 @ 15:11] (1/2)

The ultimate fate of Men is unknown. <Reverend> [8/26 @ 15:15] (1/1)

Great Place for a Fanfic <ElfLordNick> [8/26 @ 15:50] (0/0)

If the Ring gets destroyed in the last book... <legolas_luvr21> [8/26 @ 14:47] (3/8)

Basically, we're not going to ruin it for you. Keep reading! (No Text) <NZ Strider> [8/26 @ 16:00] (0/0)
I probably shouldn't tell you this, but... <Ufthak> [8/26 @ 15:37] (1/5)

You forgot... <ElfLordNick> [8/26 @ 15:55] (1/4)

There's no place on this baord for frivolity or deliberate misleading, ElfLordNick <Ufthak> [8/26 @ 16:01] (2/3)

Im sorry to : ) (No Text) <Elf maiden of Rivendell> [8/27 @ 15:47] (0/0)
oh sorry lol <ElfLordNick> [8/27 @ 4:22] (1/1)

But you also forgot .... <Elf maiden of Rivendell> [8/27 @ 15:45] (0/0)

keep reading (No Text) <Reverend> [8/26 @ 14:58] (0/0)

Missing Chapter In LOTR/TTT? <ElfLordNick> [8/26 @ 14:31] (2/4)

that's because... <woodelf1> [8/26 @ 17:59] (0/0)
The person who posted that hadn't read far enough. <Inferno> [8/26 @ 14:49] (2/2)

I remember that post/question <Altaira> [8/26 @ 19:25] (0/0)
Memory plays strange tricks... <huorn> [8/26 @ 18:00] (0/0)

The 3 T's: Tolkien, Turin, and Tragedy: some thoughts <Nimfalma Took> [8/26 @ 12:11] (3/14)

Excellent points Nimfalma! <Altaira> [8/26 @ 19:21] (0/0)
Another similarity <Tauriel> [8/26 @ 13:34] (1/11)

Tragedy <Reverend> [8/26 @ 15:11] (2/10)

I agree <Nimfalma Took> [8/26 @ 18:46] (0/0)
Agreed <Tauriel> [8/26 @ 16:15] (1/8)

Let me add something - and pose a few questions <Tauriel> [8/27 @ 4:35] (2/7)

Let me preface this by saying <Nimfalma Took> [8/27 @ 11:53] (2/3)

I'm very glad you're having a good time. <Reverend> [8/27 @ 16:16] (0/0)
Nice list! <Tauriel> [8/27 @ 12:51] (1/1)

*smile* thanks <Nimfalma Took> [8/27 @ 15:00] (0/0)

Tradegy has been... <Reverend> [8/27 @ 6:47] (2/2)

sounds good <Nimfalma Took> [8/27 @ 11:59] (0/0)
Yep, sounds great! <Tauriel> [8/27 @ 7:31] (0/0)

Well duh. <Reverend> [8/26 @ 12:35] (0/0)

Slightly OT: my short story <Karen> [8/26 @ 11:55] (2/4)

Finally got around to reading this. <Annael> [8/28 @ 6:33] (1/1)

Thanks! :-) (No Text) <Karen> [8/28 @ 8:55] (0/0)

Hmmm... <Watson> [8/26 @ 12:24] (1/1)

Thanks! Now I *am* nervous! :-) (No Text) <Karen> [8/26 @ 13:03] (0/0)

The Narsil and Anor,Arnor..cant remember (Story Spoiler) <ElfLordNick> [8/26 @ 11:23] (1/1)

he renamed it Anduril <Dryhten> [8/26 @ 12:07] (0/0)

a guick ring question <SauronLover> [8/26 @ 10:32] (1/10)

At that point... <Watson> [8/26 @ 10:34] (3/9)

But the Roingwraiths <SauronLover> [8/26 @ 11:04] (1/5)

The Roingwraiths... <Reverend> [8/26 @ 15:21] (1/4)

The Roingwraiths? <Curious> [8/26 @ 19:38] (1/3)

I was waiting to see how long <NZ Strider> [8/26 @ 19:46] (2/2)

I dismissed it as a dialectic quirk :) (No Text) <Watson> [8/27 @ 4:39] (0/0)
A similar slip of the keyboard <Ataahua> [8/26 @ 22:30] (0/0)

Also, Bilbo did not actively use the Ring's power <Idril Celebrindal> [8/26 @ 10:53] (0/0)
But he might have been aware of the reason, <SauronLover> [8/26 @ 10:51] (1/1)

Well, yes, he was that weak <Watson> [8/26 @ 11:29] (0/0)

RotK: Merry in two places at once? Huh? (SPOILERS) <gkrykewy> [8/26 @ 10:26] (1/2)

No contradiction <Idril Celebrindal> [8/26 @ 10:38] (1/1)

Nevermind! <gkrykewy> [8/26 @ 10:56] (0/0)

An odd insight into Hobbit character. <Reverend> [8/26 @ 9:05] (4/7)

Perhaps they are <notlost> [8/26 @ 19:22] (0/0)
Hmm... Well, who's to say that <NZ Strider> [8/26 @ 15:50] (1/3)

Along similar lines <Atlas> [8/26 @ 23:15] (1/2)

I know what you mean. <Reverend> [8/27 @ 6:01] (1/1)

Eh, as you like. <Atlas> [8/27 @ 23:35] (0/0)

Thank you...wonderful insight. :) (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [8/26 @ 13:33] (0/0)
But the Hobbits are often portrayed as ideal <Ufthak> [8/26 @ 10:07] (0/0)

Hobbit age question... <*Frodo*LK> [8/25 @ 23:23] (2/5)

But it's not the same for every person, even within the same species... (No Text) <Non-Hobbit> [8/26 @ 8:57] (0/0)
I don't think it works like that <Dryhten> [8/26 @ 3:14] (1/3)

Maybe it plays a big part here that <Galathien> [8/26 @ 5:02] (1/2)

Lack of modern medicines <Buckshee > [8/27 @ 5:57] (1/1)

And what about modern diseases, like AIDS? (No Text) <Galathien> [8/27 @ 14:30] (0/0)

What do I read after the Sil? <Tary�v�wen > [8/25 @ 20:57] (2/6)

The Silmarillion, again <Moriel> [8/26 @ 9:45] (1/1)

that's a good answer (No Text) <Beren, son of Barahir> [8/26 @ 22:55] (0/0)

Unfinished Tales, if you like. <Nimrodel > [8/25 @ 21:00] (2/3)

is the unfinished tales like the sil? <Kendal> [8/26 @ 4:45] (1/1)

No. It's really "Unfinished Tales" <Alnilam> [8/26 @ 7:48] (0/0)

Thanks! I've been wanting to read a good bio (No Text) <Tary�v�wen > [8/25 @ 21:06] (0/0)

Speaking ot the Silmarillion.....*a question* <Eowyn, White Lady of Rohan> [8/25 @ 19:16] (7/11)

It's mythology <Moriel> [8/26 @ 9:56] (1/1)

Speaking of mythology......... <beren_boy> [8/26 @ 13:07] (0/0)

It can be a struggle to read. <RosieLass> [8/26 @ 8:23] (1/1)

Strangely enough I've gotten more out of it... <Patty> [8/26 @ 22:13] (0/0)

Well, the Sil is very hard to get into <Dryhten> [8/26 @ 3:00] (0/0)
Thank you all *Now I'll go and buy it!* (No Text) <Eowyn, White Lady of Rohan> [8/25 @ 20:42] (1/1)

Good for you <Hengist> [8/26 @ 2:47] (0/0)

See my response below to Bramblerose Brandybuck's question <NZ Strider> [8/25 @ 20:39] (0/0)
Read it! <Nimrodel > [8/25 @ 20:14] (1/1)

Yes, read it <Eledhwen> [8/25 @ 22:39] (0/0)

my take <Tary�v�wen > [8/25 @ 20:07] (0/0)

help <Arador> [8/25 @ 19:11] (1/3)

I believe it's in... <Watson> [8/25 @ 19:21] (1/2)

oops, bad phrasing <Arador> [8/25 @ 19:46] (1/1)

Well, flipping through my sources on hand... <Watson> [8/25 @ 20:38] (0/0)

Was Samwise Gamgee really eaves dropping? <legolas_luvr21> [8/25 @ 18:28] (5/10)

Well,at least <Galathien> [8/26 @ 5:24] (0/0)
yes, and LOL about the horse! <WrightWords> [8/25 @ 20:47] (0/0)
Of course. <Silverlode> [8/25 @ 19:14] (1/1)

Yeah. I thought so too. <Alnilam> [8/26 @ 7:52] (0/0)

Yes I think he was <Leto> [8/25 @ 18:59] (0/0)
I don't really think so...... <Silmaril #3> [8/25 @ 18:44] (1/4)

Sam would never scream and run. <Nimrodel > [8/25 @ 19:03] (1/3)

Is there anything Sam *wouldn't* do for Frodo <Leto> [8/25 @ 19:13] (2/2)

Mayhem and fire, perhaps... <Nimrodel > [8/25 @ 20:17] (0/0)
Loyalty, not madness. ;-) <Faramira> [8/25 @ 19:24] (0/0)

Is there a CliffsNotes or Idiot's Guide to the Sil? <BrambleroseBrandybuck> [8/25 @ 16:43] (3/14)

How to read the Silmarillion <NZ Strider> [8/25 @ 17:33] (5/6)

OT: Frodo's challenge to Shelob <Reverend> [8/26 @ 8:39] (1/1)

From memory: Earendil <NZ Strider> [8/26 @ 15:43] (0/0)

Excellent advise... <Forje> [8/26 @ 6:35] (0/0)
Wow <Tary�v�wen > [8/25 @ 20:44] (0/0)
I've printed your message out <Tintall�> [8/25 @ 19:52] (0/0)
thanks <Arador> [8/25 @ 17:36] (0/0)

What exactly is that? <Alnilam> [8/25 @ 17:02] (2/5)

No Cliff's Notes? <Forje> [8/26 @ 6:28] (0/0)
What?? <Julie of the pointed ears> [8/25 @ 17:18] (3/3)

tsk...tsk...lol (No Text) <Haralddog> [8/27 @ 2:08] (0/0)
Oh, I see. <Alnilam> [8/26 @ 7:57] (0/0)
aka Coles Notes in Canada (No Text) <WrightWords> [8/25 @ 20:48] (0/0)

don't I wish! <Julie of the pointed ears> [8/25 @ 16:48] (0/0)

Tom Bombadil <irpacynot> [8/25 @ 14:35] (5/5)

Thanks <irpacynot> [8/25 @ 19:16] (0/0)
You must be new here. <Silverlode> [8/25 @ 14:52] (0/0)
By Untold Tales do you mean Unfinished Tales? <Morwen> [8/25 @ 14:52] (0/0)
Tom is only mentioned... <Watson> [8/25 @ 14:50] (0/0)
He is� mentioned... <Nimrodel > [8/25 @ 14:47] (0/0)

A ring question. <Lacrimae Rerum> [8/25 @ 11:12] (6/6)

My thoughts <SauronLover> [8/26 @ 10:28] (0/0)
I'm reminded of those "Arabian Nights" movies <Alnilam> [8/25 @ 16:40] (0/0)
Some additions <Altaira> [8/25 @ 12:13] (0/0)
No ring: No book <Shelob the Red> [8/25 @ 12:05] (0/0)
Interesting... <Jatamansi> [8/25 @ 11:47] (0/0)
Maybe... <Arquen47> [8/25 @ 11:44] (0/0)

balrogs and elves <Dryhten> [8/25 @ 6:06] (4/23)

As Tolkien developed his mythology, <NZ Strider> [8/25 @ 17:43] (1/2)

Just a side question.. <Tar-Elendil of N�menor> [8/25 @ 23:49] (1/1)

I honestly can't recall -- although <NZ Strider> [8/26 @ 15:46] (0/0)

Many elves together could do it. Some singly maybe... <sundering_c> [8/25 @ 14:03] (1/2)

as long as they can stand the heat <Arador> [8/25 @ 17:38] (1/1)

Nevermind the fire, what about their bad-breath? =) (No Text) <Tar-Elendil of N�menor> [8/26 @ 3:46] (0/0)

No chance... <Pallando-II> [8/25 @ 12:46] (1/2)

But I am sure... <Dryhten> [8/25 @ 12:51] (1/1)

In a way <Watson> [8/25 @ 13:22] (0/0)

Differences. <SauronLover> [8/25 @ 6:34] (1/13)

Gandalf was also... <Watson> [8/25 @ 7:40] (3/12)

Don't forget what Gandalf said. <Silverlode> [8/25 @ 15:32] (0/0)
Were the Balrog's Maiar? <Ufthak> [8/25 @ 9:26] (3/7)

From the Valequenta, and a question <Altaira> [8/25 @ 11:54] (2/4)

I don't think they... <Silverlode> [8/25 @ 15:26] (0/0)
One might ask that... <Watson> [8/25 @ 12:18] (1/2)

So, basically... <Tauriel> [8/25 @ 17:13] (1/1)

Could be <Watson> [8/25 @ 18:11] (0/0)

They were <Watson> [8/25 @ 11:51] (0/0)
they are maia to me! (No Text) <Jocko Drakd�dare�> [8/25 @ 10:30] (0/0)

That's true. <Alnilam> [8/25 @ 7:54] (1/2)

And maybe First Age balrogs didn't have wings :) (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [8/25 @ 9:35] (1/1)

LOL!!! Well, there is some reference to <Alnilam> [8/25 @ 16:54] (0/0)

Gandalf and the Necromancer <Villordsutch> [8/25 @ 1:20] (2/9)

The only references... <Pallando-II> [8/25 @ 12:14] (1/2)

Thanx for all help...though I am <Villordsutch> [8/25 @ 13:35] (1/1)

Alas, none on the topic, for reasons explained elsewhere. (No Text) <Pallando-II> [8/25 @ 15:24] (0/0)

Yes... <ElfLordNick> [8/25 @ 5:02] (1/5)

Yes but.... <Villordsutch> [8/25 @ 5:42] (3/4)

Depends on.. <Mellaithien> [8/25 @ 12:22] (0/0)
Not really <Eledhwen> [8/25 @ 8:44] (0/0)
Use your imagination <SauronLover> [8/25 @ 5:47] (1/1)

Sorry, but could you tell me what happened? <Dryhten> [8/26 @ 2:52] (0/0)

I have a question... (No Text) <rebellious_hobbit_teenager> [8/24 @ 19:25] (4/11)

Did you hit *nt* by mistake? <WrightWords> [8/25 @ 20:54] (0/0)
The answer is 48. <Alnilam> [8/25 @ 7:49] (1/1)

that's 42, buddy! ;) (No Text) <LembasOrDeath> [8/25 @ 20:48] (0/0)

The answer is: <Blue Wizard> [8/25 @ 5:50] (0/0)
And your question would be...? (No Text) <NZ Strider> [8/24 @ 19:41] (1/6)

Let me guess... <cabbage'n'taters> [8/24 @ 21:27] (1/5)

Nah, I think he's asking about <Ataahua> [8/24 @ 23:00] (2/4)

That reminds me of a great book... <Karen> [8/25 @ 9:14] (1/1)

Moi? Silly? <Ataahua> [8/25 @ 11:41] (0/0)

No no no, he's asking wether or not Champillion really DID decypher the hieroglyphs (No Text) <Tar-Elendil of N�menor> [8/25 @ 1:06] (1/1)

Or maybe if Shakespeare was really the son of Elizabeth I? (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [8/25 @ 5:23] (0/0)

A question about Denethor... (Story Spoiler - ROTK) <canadanthony> [8/24 @ 15:56] (8/9)

Think of Pippin and the Palantir. <SauronLover> [8/25 @ 5:57] (0/0)
Just a note about spoilers... <Pallando-II> [8/24 @ 22:02] (0/0)
Is part of your question if he saw Sauron himself? <cabbage'n'taters> [8/24 @ 21:39] (0/0)
My thoughts <Galathien> [8/24 @ 18:53] (0/0)
There is more discussion <NZ Strider> [8/24 @ 18:15] (0/0)
He succumbed to despair. <Alnilam> [8/24 @ 18:09] (0/0)
One thing he saw... <Karen> [8/24 @ 17:09] (1/1)

Actually, he couldn't <NZ Strider> [8/24 @ 18:18] (0/0)

As I recall... <Julie of the pointed ears> [8/24 @ 16:11] (0/0)

My re-creation of the Elessar <Karen> [8/24 @ 13:22] (6/12)

Nice! (No Text) <Blue Wizard> [8/25 @ 11:38] (0/0)
a warm hearted reader. I like your way of thinking, Karen! (No Text) <SauronLover> [8/25 @ 6:03] (0/0)
Beautiful Karen! <Altaira> [8/24 @ 21:35] (1/1)

Thanks! <Karen> [8/24 @ 21:40] (0/0)

There is a small-scale drawing <NZ Strider> [8/24 @ 18:20] (2/3)

Ooh, cool! <Karen> [8/24 @ 21:36] (0/0)
do you happen to know a place <Arador> [8/24 @ 19:58] (1/1)

I know it from the volume <NZ Strider> [8/24 @ 20:02] (0/0)

The URL, in case the link doesn't work. <Karen> [8/24 @ 14:07] (2/2)

Very nice! (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [8/24 @ 23:01] (0/0)
Angelfire doesn't allow remote linking <Alnilam> [8/24 @ 18:12] (0/0)

Lovely, Karen! <Morwen> [8/24 @ 13:58] (0/0)

Stupid Question But... <ElfLordNick> [8/24 @ 10:17] (4/21)

No you can't use it for good! But Sauron didn't want to get replaced. Gandalf could have weilded it and grow extremely powerful, replacing Sauron as a new dark lord. So could someone like Galadriel. (No Text) <Beren, son of Barahir> [8/24 @ 21:47] (2/4)

when did the topic change? <ElfLordNick> [8/26 @ 15:58] (2/2)

Get used to it <Altaira> [8/26 @ 19:06] (0/0)
Nick, it changed with Lacrimae Rerum's Post ("An even more...") (No Text) <NZ Strider> [8/26 @ 16:17] (0/0)

I think <Altaira> [8/25 @ 11:39] (0/0)

An even more stupid question. <Lacrimae Rerum> [8/24 @ 11:27] (2/13)

The Ring can be used <NZ Strider> [8/24 @ 18:29] (0/0)
Because you CAN'T use it against Sauron. <Ufthak> [8/24 @ 14:16] (2/11)

Yep...here we are...found a reference. <Lacrimae Rerum> [8/24 @ 14:38] (1/8)

Whish was why Sauron was scared <Ataahua> [8/24 @ 15:24] (1/7)

My Q is : Why would the ring allow itself to be used against Sauron? <Lacrimae Rerum> [8/24 @ 15:32] (4/6)

I think it has to do with strength of will. <Silverlode> [8/25 @ 0:28] (0/0)
I don't think the ring is that smart. <Alnilam> [8/24 @ 18:25] (0/0)
It probably wanted to use them to get to Sauron <Tauriel> [8/24 @ 17:54] (0/0)
Aligned w/ Evil? <The Lady of the Woods> [8/24 @ 16:59] (1/2)

Maybe not "aligned" w/evil, but it's merely the "being" of evil <Jatamansi> [8/25 @ 11:18] (1/1)

I don't know about the Valar <beren_boy> [8/25 @ 15:24] (0/0)

Um...are you sure? <Lacrimae Rerum> [8/24 @ 14:23] (1/1)

In a way...... <beren_boy> [8/24 @ 14:38] (0/0)

From The Shadow of the Past <Altaira> [8/24 @ 11:07] (0/0)
Yes, yes it does. <BrambleroseBrandybuck> [8/24 @ 10:37] (0/0)

THE HOBBIT <ZEGOZAS> [8/24 @ 5:22] (3/8)

Can you reset your margins please? <Ufthak> [8/24 @ 14:13] (0/0)
Question.... <ZEGOZAS> [8/24 @ 5:34] (2/2)

Thorin wasn't captured by the spiders <Altaira> [8/24 @ 9:09] (0/0)
What are you doing???? <Tauriel> [8/24 @ 5:44] (0/0)

THE HOBBIT <ZEGOZAS> [8/24 @ 5:24] (1/3)

ZEGOZAS, do you have a problem? <ElfLordNick> [8/24 @ 10:09] (1/2)

(confusion) <Silmaril #3> [8/25 @ 19:07] (1/1)

Okay... <Tauriel> [8/26 @ 5:03] (0/0)

what was that idea about elvish ghosts? <Arador> [8/24 @ 1:12] (4/5)

Alas, it is true... <Pallando-II> [8/24 @ 22:39] (0/0)
I think its only if they endure much hardship/anguish in their lives (No Text) <Beren, son of Barahir> [8/24 @ 21:57] (0/0)
More like their bodies will tire of them <Reverend> [8/24 @ 5:04] (1/1)

Elves spirits....................... <beren_boy> [8/24 @ 14:25] (0/0)

.. <Tar-Elendil of N�menor> [8/24 @ 4:01] (0/0)

Love/Hate <Tharangil> [8/23 @ 19:25] (8/13)

Hmmm <Beren, son of Barahir> [8/24 @ 21:32] (0/0)
Welcome to real life. <Ufthak> [8/24 @ 14:19] (1/1)

Hey, don't say scary things like that! <Draupne> [8/26 @ 1:58] (0/0)

I'll say nothing in this matter *smiles* (No Text) <SauronLover> [8/24 @ 5:52] (0/0)
Like Tolkien said, <Alendriel> [8/23 @ 22:46] (1/1)

I agree. <Silverlode> [8/25 @ 0:31] (0/0)

It's strange, isn't it? <Galathien> [8/23 @ 21:28] (1/1)

wonderful! (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [8/23 @ 22:33] (0/0)

right with you, sort of <Arador> [8/23 @ 20:39] (0/0)
imagination is a wonderful thing. And not taxable :-) <Nemain> [8/23 @ 20:33] (0/0)
Odi et amo... <NZ Strider> [8/23 @ 19:48] (1/2)

Well...I at least found my Rosie. :) (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [8/23 @ 22:25] (1/1)

That is uplifting, you guys. Thank you (No Text) <WrightWords> [8/24 @ 8:22] (0/0)

Inferno! <Ataahua> [8/23 @ 18:10] (1/1)

Hello Ataahua! Obviously I'm not Inferno <Morwen> [8/23 @ 20:29] (0/0)

Characters from Tolkien <Legolas Luvr> [8/23 @ 17:03] (2/3)

I have this book..................... <beren_boy> [8/24 @ 14:03] (0/0)
I've never heard of it <Altaira> [8/23 @ 19:39] (1/1)

It's apparently an abridgement of A Tolkien Bestiary. <Silverlode> [8/25 @ 0:34] (0/0)

Why does Galadriel call isengard something else? <superboy5k> [8/23 @ 16:33] (2/5)

It's Orthanc <Mellaithien> [8/23 @ 16:57] (0/0)
Orthanc. <Ataahua> [8/23 @ 16:54] (1/3)

Orthanc is the tower. <Jabesq> [8/23 @ 22:43] (1/2)

The language of Rohan and Old English are the same <Tauriel> [8/24 @ 3:50] (1/1)

And both names are appropriate <Alnilam> [8/24 @ 18:31] (0/0)

A dumb question perhaps, be gentle please <Mellaithien> [8/23 @ 16:25] (7/10)

Tell your consciousness to shut up! <Diamond_of_Long_Cleave> [8/25 @ 21:01] (1/1)

I second that! <Draupne> [8/26 @ 0:49] (0/0)

I read... <Watson> [8/24 @ 20:55] (0/0)
I was stuck at the Narn I Hin Hurin for months. <Alnilam> [8/24 @ 18:40] (0/0)
I don't think it's one you need to read all at once or <Gilian Serind�> [8/24 @ 6:32] (0/0)
Well, consider this <Altaira> [8/23 @ 19:30] (0/0)
I know exactly how you feel <BrambleroseBrandybuck> [8/23 @ 19:06] (1/2)

It took me three tries to get past the The Sil's first chapter. <Ataahua> [8/23 @ 20:09] (1/1)

Oh and I *loved* it! <Mellaithien> [8/23 @ 20:32] (0/0)

Poor English? <Ataahua> [8/23 @ 17:00] (0/0)

LOTR: The COMPANY & descent <Galathien> [8/23 @ 8:39] (7/15)

Thank you all very much for your answers (No Text) <Galathien> [8/25 @ 13:00] (0/0)
I think partly... <Karen> [8/24 @ 12:18] (0/0)
The others have said excellent things, but I'd like to add one more <Tauriel> [8/24 @ 4:09] (0/0)
There are classes and there are classes <NZ Strider> [8/23 @ 18:03] (0/0)
in regards to Sam.. <Eruviell> [8/23 @ 16:07] (1/1)

on Sam <Galathien> [8/23 @ 16:46] (0/0)

I think ... <Julie of the pointed ears> [8/23 @ 12:22] (2/7)

Thank you, Julie :) !!! (No Text) <Galathien> [8/23 @ 17:26] (0/0)
A point <Inferno> [8/23 @ 12:44] (3/5)

Agreed, with one exception <Proudfeet> [8/24 @ 13:05] (0/0)
To add to Inferno's remarks, <Alendriel> [8/23 @ 22:36] (0/0)
Good point <Julie of the pointed ears> [8/23 @ 13:02] (2/2)

S.B.s are snobs. <ceremony> [8/23 @ 20:32] (0/0)
Sacksville-Bagginses <Galathien> [8/23 @ 17:21] (0/0)

My opinion on #3 <Kiskadee> [8/23 @ 10:16] (0/0)

UT The Palantiri:� A Wrap Up <lumpkin> [8/23 @ 8:15] (11/12)

Great job lumpkin, thanks! (No Text) <Draupne> [8/26 @ 2:02] (0/0)
Thanks, lumpkin! <Entmaiden> [8/25 @ 20:13] (0/0)
nice <ElfLordNick> [8/24 @ 10:20] (1/1)

'Unfinished Tales' <Karen> [8/24 @ 12:23] (0/0)

Enjoying this v. much <WrightWords> [8/24 @ 8:16] (0/0)
Very nicely done Lumpkin! <Altaira> [8/23 @ 19:08] (0/0)
Thank you, Lumpkin! Great discussion! (No Text) <NZ Strider> [8/23 @ 17:49] (0/0)
Beautiful summary, Lumpkin! <Morwen> [8/23 @ 12:26] (0/0)
*RW curtseys low* And thank you to you, lumpkin ;o) (No Text) <River-Woman> [8/23 @ 12:21] (0/0)
Great stuff, lumpkin ! <Kiskadee> [8/23 @ 10:21] (0/0)
Thanks, lumpkin! (No Text) <Eledhwen> [8/23 @ 9:13] (0/0)
lumpkin, you are fabulous! <Karen> [8/23 @ 9:03] (0/0)

UT The Palantiri # 16: Let�s have a little fun, shall we? NO UT experience needed! <lumpkin> [8/23 @ 8:06] (20/23)

Vilya <Draupne> [8/26 @ 0:52] (0/0)
Gosh, I'll take Gandalf's staff <Entmaiden> [8/25 @ 20:09] (0/0)
The Ring of Barahir because I want the heir to come claim it. <Curious> [8/25 @ 17:04] (1/2)

Welcome back! Good to see you again. <NZ Strider> [8/25 @ 17:48] (1/1)

Beautiful, thanks. (No Text) <Curious> [8/26 @ 7:17] (0/0)

I'd have............... <beren_boy> [8/24 @ 14:47] (0/0)
The Phial of Galadriel <Tauriel> [8/24 @ 4:25] (0/0)
I'd like to bid on <Mellaithien> [8/23 @ 23:25] (0/0)
The ring of Barahir at all costs (No Text) <Beren, son of Barahir> [8/23 @ 21:44] (0/0)
Forgot to answer my own question.. <lumpkin> [8/23 @ 20:50] (1/1)

I often think, as I look up at Venus in the evening sky... <Karen> [8/24 @ 12:20] (0/0)

The Oldest Work of Hands in ME. <Reverend> [8/23 @ 20:24] (0/0)
Vilya <BrambleroseBrandybuck> [8/23 @ 19:10] (0/0)
This isn't fun, it's agonizing! ;) <Altaira> [8/23 @ 19:02] (0/0)
Narsil <NZ Strider> [8/23 @ 17:46] (0/0)
ah the dilemma <Arador> [8/23 @ 17:17] (0/0)
The ring of Barahir.. <Eruviell> [8/23 @ 16:12] (0/0)
Ring of Barahir <Tharangil> [8/23 @ 13:03] (0/0)
Narsil ... definately Narsil. Why? ... <River-Woman> [8/23 @ 12:18] (0/0)
I think... <Morwen> [8/23 @ 12:03] (0/0)
I'd like to have... <Kiskadee> [8/23 @ 9:54] (0/0)
What I'd choose <Galathien> [8/23 @ 9:46] (0/0)
Great (since I'm not reading UT) <cabbage'n'taters> [8/23 @ 8:28] (0/0)

UT The Palantiri #15 : Only One Now Remains <lumpkin> [8/23 @ 8:03] (3/10)

Why not? <Beren, son of Barahir> [8/24 @ 21:54] (0/0)
Minor additions <NZ Strider> [8/23 @ 17:43] (1/7)

And what about the stone <Altaira> [8/23 @ 18:49] (2/6)

I suppose that <Morwen> [8/23 @ 19:58] (0/0)
It's Appendix A (iii), p. 400 (in my copy), n. 2. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [8/23 @ 19:41] (1/4)

Doh! <Altaira> [8/23 @ 20:00] (1/3)

Do you also have the one <NZ Strider> [8/23 @ 20:09] (2/2)

It seems we all got our volumes around the same time! <lumpkin> [8/23 @ 20:43] (0/0)
Yes! <Altaira> [8/23 @ 20:36] (0/0)

Aragorn isn't the one to worry about <Idril Celebrindal> [8/23 @ 9:35] (0/0)

UT The Palantiri #14:� Power of a Palantir <lumpkin> [8/23 @ 8:01] (3/4)

As to the lifespan thought... <Jatamansi> [8/25 @ 11:33] (0/0)
Hmmm... <NZ Strider> [8/23 @ 17:39] (0/0)
My opinion: yes and no <Karen> [8/23 @ 9:05] (1/1)

An Elvish answer :-) <Kiskadee> [8/23 @ 10:01] (0/0)

Sauron and the Last Alliance <Tar-Elendil of N�menor> [8/23 @ 6:38] (2/8)

Arrogance probably <Hengist> [8/23 @ 6:58] (1/1)

of course, his arrogance <Julie of the pointed ears> [8/23 @ 7:10] (0/0)

Like fighting like <JonL> [8/23 @ 6:50] (2/5)

Not really.......... <beren_boy> [8/24 @ 13:29] (0/0)
Except of course during the hundred years war <Hengist> [8/23 @ 6:57] (3/3)

I can't imagine Sauron being chivalrous <Reverend> [8/24 @ 4:59] (0/0)
Excuse me, I can hear the English sniggering... <Ufthak> [8/23 @ 12:25] (0/0)
ya, bummer <JonL> [8/23 @ 10:52] (0/0)

Why is LOTR named after the bad guy? (No Text) <quester> [8/22 @ 21:26] (6/7)

If this had been hollywood, then it would be because the Bad Guy has more character then the Hero (No Text) <Tar-Elendil of N�menor> [8/24 @ 7:19] (0/0)
At what stage in writing did Tolkien decide on the name? (No Text) <sundering_c> [8/23 @ 15:34] (0/0)
Because without him... <Watson> [8/23 @ 5:45] (0/0)
Suggestion: <Udpint> [8/22 @ 23:17] (1/1)

Yes. <Silverlode> [8/23 @ 0:03] (0/0)

Though the title could be taken to mean the One Ring itself... <ThirdOrcOnTheLeft> [8/22 @ 21:42] (0/0)
Well, Pippin thought it was Frodo. (No Text) <Pallando-II> [8/22 @ 21:35] (0/0)

What's next? <Alendriel> [8/22 @ 17:19] (5/14)

You might want to see my post below... <Karen> [8/22 @ 22:37] (1/1)

I did, but after I wrote this... <Pallando-II> [8/24 @ 21:54] (0/0)

Some additional thoughts... <Pallando-II> [8/22 @ 20:45] (3/6)

Shameless plug for book III <Kiskadee> [8/23 @ 7:15] (0/0)
And good thoughts they are <Altaira> [8/22 @ 21:38] (0/0)
Excellent site, Pallando-II; may <NZ Strider> [8/22 @ 20:56] (2/3)

Check out <Altaira> [8/22 @ 21:43] (0/0)
Please do, and feel free... <Pallando-II> [8/22 @ 21:08] (1/1)

Send your book info via email... <Pallando-II> [8/22 @ 21:51] (0/0)

Adding to what Altaira says <NZ Strider> [8/22 @ 19:38] (0/0)
FYI, here's a summary <Altaira> [8/22 @ 19:23] (0/0)
What next? <Shular> [8/22 @ 18:02] (1/2)

agreed <Aslanrules> [8/22 @ 18:24] (1/1)

That's a given <Alendriel> [8/22 @ 19:22] (0/0)

Bickering Question <Simaril #3> [8/22 @ 16:27] (4/5)

I think it has most to do with the whole........... <beren_boy> [8/24 @ 13:14] (0/0)
The big feud <PhantomS> [8/24 @ 5:49] (0/0)
Aule and Yavanna <Beren, son of Barahir> [8/23 @ 22:12] (0/0)
They have a bad history <sundering_c> [8/22 @ 16:49] (1/1)

thanx <Kendal> [8/23 @ 11:54] (0/0)

My reaction to "The Book of Lost Tales" <Karen> [8/22 @ 11:32] (6/7)

Speaking of wondor... <Pallando-II> [8/22 @ 21:10] (1/1)

Thanks, maybe I'll try that. <Karen> [8/22 @ 22:33] (0/0)

Wonderful observations! <Altaira> [8/22 @ 20:30] (0/0)
You're quite right: <NZ Strider> [8/22 @ 15:02] (0/0)
What I'm glad about <Eledhwen> [8/22 @ 14:41] (0/0)
I read book II <EldersisofMerry> [8/22 @ 14:03] (0/0)
its been ages since I read Lost Tales! <greenleafphf> [8/22 @ 11:39] (0/0)

UT The Palantiri #13:� The Downfall of Denethor <lumpkin> [8/22 @ 9:58] (4/5)

The only thing I can think to add <Morwen> [8/22 @ 20:41] (1/1)

I can see him doing that <Kiskadee> [8/23 @ 6:49] (0/0)

I would question whether Denethor was a "rightful user" <Entmaiden> [8/22 @ 19:35] (0/0)
My thoughts <NZ Strider> [8/22 @ 19:26] (0/0)
is the Palantir addictive? <Arador> [8/22 @ 17:21] (0/0)

UT The Palantiri #12: Those who presume to use a palantir <lumpkin> [8/22 @ 9:46] (2/6)

My thoughts <NZ Strider> [8/22 @ 18:55] (1/4)

Piddly additions <Altaira> [8/22 @ 20:04] (2/3)

Excellent points <lumpkin> [8/23 @ 7:51] (1/1)

Precisely. And also remember <DownfallenWest> [8/23 @ 11:56] (0/0)

Interesting thought... <NZ Strider> [8/22 @ 20:18] (0/0)

I think Gandalf was more concerned about <Entmaiden> [8/22 @ 18:52] (0/0)

UT The Palantiri #11� What Damage has Denethor done? <lumpkin> [8/22 @ 9:41] (2/9)

A line of argument <NZ Strider> [8/22 @ 18:22] (2/7)

The most important thing he might have learned... <Watson> [8/22 @ 19:58] (1/4)

I'm not sure, however, that <NZ Strider> [8/22 @ 21:02] (1/3)

Perhaps, but... <Watson> [8/23 @ 6:05] (1/2)

As ever, all good thoughts. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [8/24 @ 18:39] (1/1)

Thanks <Watson> [8/24 @ 18:52] (0/0)

Succinct wrap up, there! <lumpkin> [8/22 @ 18:41] (1/1)

I've come to respect Denethor <Altaira> [8/22 @ 19:47] (0/0)

in Gandalf's shoes <greenleafphf> [8/22 @ 11:22] (0/0)

Needing a response to a challenge on Fellowship: <Bullroarer> [8/22 @ 9:19] (12/34)

My two cents <Silverlode> [8/23 @ 0:01] (0/0)
Extension of the Baggins family history? <Pallando-II> [8/22 @ 21:34] (0/0)
I agree with Watson and Lottelita - the "tale grew in the telling" <Entmaiden> [8/22 @ 18:43] (0/0)
Tolkien lazy? <sundering_c> [8/22 @ 15:30] (0/0)
My opinion: <Watson> [8/22 @ 14:17] (0/0)
Without the first chapters <Morwen> [8/22 @ 12:38] (1/1)

Very well put, and I wasn't stoned when I read your message. (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [8/22 @ 12:53] (0/0)

my thoughts on the "Bombadil Sequence" <Nimfalma Took> [8/22 @ 11:34] (0/0)
Don't have a "head" response, but here's my "heart" response. <Karen> [8/22 @ 11:01] (1/1)

PS Winnie the Pooh meets Beowulf <Karen> [8/22 @ 11:06] (0/0)

I'll try to take a stab at this. <Inferno> [8/22 @ 10:21] (6/9)

yes, that's it (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [8/22 @ 12:57] (0/0)
...on the money! <Forje> [8/22 @ 12:17] (0/0)
Just what I wanted to say... <Tauriel> [8/22 @ 11:36] (0/0)
What more needs to be said? (Hi Bull!) <Eledhwen> [8/22 @ 10:56] (1/2)

Hey Eledhwen <Bullroarer> [8/22 @ 13:08] (1/1)

I'm fine, thanks <Eledhwen> [8/22 @ 14:02] (0/0)

Thanks Chaotic one. Knew I could on you. <Bullroarer> [8/22 @ 10:31] (1/1)

Thanks-- I think. ;) <Inferno> [8/22 @ 10:35] (0/0)

::applauds:: Very nicely said. (No Text) <Lottelita> [8/22 @ 10:26] (0/0)

Evil one! <Annael> [8/22 @ 10:00] (1/3)

Hey sweetie! <Bullroarer> [8/22 @ 10:09] (1/2)

hey EO <Annael> [8/22 @ 10:21] (1/1)

You got me. <Bullroarer> [8/22 @ 10:28] (0/0)

who is Jordan? (No Text) <huorn> [8/22 @ 9:40] (1/5)

Robert Jordan --Wheel of Time <Kiskadee> [8/22 @ 10:12] (1/4)

I have to disagree <Ufthak> [8/22 @ 10:50] (1/3)

And remember, it's not over yet. <Alendriel> [8/22 @ 13:03] (1/2)

Good points... <Kiskadee> [8/22 @ 14:28] (1/1)

I know what you mean. <Alendriel> [8/22 @ 16:58] (0/0)

Well, the meta-story explanation is <Lottelita> [8/22 @ 9:31] (1/3)

exactly... <huorn> [8/22 @ 9:36] (1/2)

Complete Agreement <FrodoFan17> [8/22 @ 17:56] (1/1)

LOL!! <Alnilam> [8/25 @ 17:04] (0/0)

D&D and LOTR? <ElfLordNick> [8/22 @ 8:22] (3/3)

LOL!! Yes. <Alnilam> [8/25 @ 7:55] (0/0)
D&D - Many Sources <Ostadan> [8/23 @ 6:48] (0/0)
*sigh* <Lottelita> [8/22 @ 8:29] (0/0)

I have just finished <Alendriel> [8/21 @ 20:03] (9/15)

I know exactly what you mean. <sherlock> [8/22 @ 16:31] (0/0)
Actually, the Sil wasn't compiled in this century... <Uitlander> [8/22 @ 10:38] (1/1)

I was hoping no one would catch that "this century" mistake:> (No Text) <Alendriel> [8/22 @ 12:09] (0/0)

Oh yeah -- here's a suggestion <FingonOfPittsburgh> [8/22 @ 9:07] (1/1)

That's the paragraph, that's the paragraph!!! <Alendriel> [8/22 @ 13:08] (0/0)

And Morgoth came. <Karen> [8/22 @ 8:50] (2/2)

absolutely love his sentence structure! <greenleafphf> [8/22 @ 11:08] (0/0)
Like the sentence "Grond crawled on." in LotR. <Hrothgar> [8/22 @ 8:59] (0/0)

Very good, you have taken your first step into a larger world (No Text) <Tar-Elendil of N�menor> [8/22 @ 8:33] (0/0)
thanks! <slavefive> [8/22 @ 7:53] (0/0)
This is why I believe... <Watson> [8/22 @ 5:28] (0/0)
another proof <Arador> [8/21 @ 22:00] (0/0)
Thanks for that! <NZ Strider> [8/21 @ 20:17] (1/2)

I think... <ElfLordNick> [8/22 @ 8:15] (1/1)

You might try... <Karen> [8/22 @ 8:47] (0/0)

The Two Blue Wizards?? <Mithladiel Telcontar > [8/21 @ 15:34] (3/4)

Well, here's hoping they both cheered up a bit later on... <ThirdOrcOnTheLeft> [8/21 @ 23:27] (0/0)
:'( what about the slightly ecru wizard??? <Caitie-the-Slightly-Ecru> [8/21 @ 19:04] (0/0)
The Blue Wizards went East... <Watson> [8/21 @ 15:45] (1/1)

The Japanese believed that Two Gods created Japan and that they were the ancestor of the Emperor(s) <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/22 @ 5:02] (0/0)

Goblin Feet <Karen> [8/21 @ 14:10] (2/3)

Let's just be thankful <Altaira> [8/21 @ 18:31] (1/1)

Yeah, but I like it :-) <Karen> [8/22 @ 8:55] (0/0)

very nice :) (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [8/21 @ 15:47] (0/0)

What seems to be the problem? <Squatamala> [8/21 @ 14:06] (9/19)

Remember that Shakespeare himself... <ThirdOrcOnTheLeft> [8/21 @ 23:21] (0/0)
Maybe the high brow, who read it when... <Merryk> [8/21 @ 20:59] (1/1)

I think it's too big <Arador> [8/21 @ 22:11] (0/0)

Because a lot of fantasy literature *is* crap. <RosieLass> [8/21 @ 19:06] (0/0)
Hmmm... <NZ Strider> [8/21 @ 17:41] (3/7)

I agree, NZ Strider, and... <notlost> [8/21 @ 18:42] (2/4)

Interesting to hear about <NZ Strider> [8/22 @ 21:06] (0/0)
I'm not sure... <Watson> [8/21 @ 19:25] (2/2)

You're right, on one level... <notlost> [8/22 @ 17:42] (0/0)
At my univeristy <Alendriel> [8/21 @ 19:44] (0/0)

Very true <Watson> [8/21 @ 18:29] (0/0)
Nice to know <Alendriel> [8/21 @ 18:19] (0/0)

I think fantasy is simply beyond the pale as far as "serious" literature is concerned ... <Lottelita> [8/21 @ 17:09] (0/0)
Artistic snobbery <Watson> [8/21 @ 15:55] (1/1)

Gimme a T...Gimme an O... <Squatamala> [8/21 @ 16:39] (0/0)

Well, <Alendriel> [8/21 @ 15:23] (0/0)
Disrespect for the genre <Reverend> [8/21 @ 15:23] (0/0)
Pure speculation <Julie of the pointed ears> [8/21 @ 15:21] (1/1)

LotR a Masterpiece(?) <FrodoFan17> [8/22 @ 18:18] (0/0)

UT The Palantiri #10 What did Saruman Reveal? <lumpkin> [8/21 @ 12:29] (4/5)

My thoughts <NZ Strider> [8/21 @ 19:53] (0/0)
One answer and one speculation <Moriel> [8/21 @ 19:30] (1/1)

I always thought <Altaira> [8/21 @ 19:47] (0/0)

In answer to at least one question ... <River-Woman> [8/21 @ 13:37] (0/0)
One answer <Tharangil> [8/21 @ 13:05] (0/0)

UT The Palantiri # 9 The White Council�Missed Opportunities? <lumpkin> [8/21 @ 12:17] (3/4)

My thoughts <NZ Strider> [8/21 @ 18:04] (1/1)

I agree <Altaira> [8/21 @ 19:31] (0/0)

I agree ... <River-Woman> [8/21 @ 13:24] (0/0)
yeah, i know. <Balletrusse> [8/21 @ 12:56] (0/0)

UT The Palantiri #8 Saruman�s Intentions <lumpkin> [8/21 @ 12:12] (2/5)

Insurance <Altaira> [8/21 @ 19:09] (0/0)
Saruman's intentions ... <River-Woman> [8/21 @ 13:13] (1/3)

I mostly agree, but I hope you'll allow <NZ Strider> [8/21 @ 17:50] (2/2)

Denethor <Morwen> [8/22 @ 6:34] (0/0)
He did not daunt Denethor ... <River-Woman> [8/22 @ 1:58] (0/0)

la la la...Questions about Legolas....Um...no spoilers if you've read the books... <Mithladiel Telcontar > [8/21 @ 8:24] (3/14)

nice ideas ... <PhantomS> [8/24 @ 6:06] (0/0)
a few ideas <LembasOrDeath> [8/21 @ 12:47] (0/0)
Hullo Mithladiel <Julie of the pointed ears> [8/21 @ 8:56] (3/11)

I thought MT's ideas were great too. (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [8/21 @ 15:50] (0/0)
I'd agree <Eledhwen> [8/21 @ 10:33] (2/5)

Actually, Tolkien considered Legolas... <Watson> [8/21 @ 12:17] (0/0)
You know, we have a name for that in Trekdom <Julie of the pointed ears> [8/21 @ 11:13] (1/3)

That term's used for Tolkien stuff too <Eledhwen> [8/21 @ 12:33] (1/2)

It's generic <Watson> [8/21 @ 13:04] (1/1)

I figured it would be <Julie of the pointed ears> [8/21 @ 13:15] (0/0)

I'd read it! <Lottelita> [8/21 @ 9:19] (3/3)

DEFINITELY! aaaah, Legolas ... *sighs* (No Text) <Eress�a> [8/22 @ 7:20] (0/0)
*sigh* there goes all MY writeings <Elfinrider> [8/21 @ 11:49] (0/0)
LOL!! I'll let Mrs. Boromir's post on Main speak for me... (No Text - Link Inside) <Julie of the pointed ears> [8/21 @ 9:23] (0/0)

Maybe i missed somthing in the books, but e xactly where did they get bill the pony? <woodelflegolas> [8/20 @ 21:13] (2/6)

In the book, the ponies <NZ Strider> [8/20 @ 21:29] (3/4)

I think this scene... <notlost> [8/21 @ 18:22] (0/0)
The more I watch the movie, the more I realize <rdh007> [8/21 @ 6:47] (1/1)

a nod to Bill <Merryk> [8/21 @ 21:24] (0/0)

Thanks <woodelflegolas> [8/20 @ 21:51] (0/0)

bree (No Text) <Ehtemir> [8/20 @ 21:15] (0/0)

Just who the heck is Tom Bombadil anyway? <Leto> [8/20 @ 17:29] (7/12)

This always makes my head hurt! <Alendriel> [8/21 @ 15:43] (1/1)

Sorry about that. But as long as it is a mystery to everyone <Leto> [8/21 @ 19:48] (0/0)

In some drafts of FoTR... <Reverend> [8/21 @ 15:09] (0/0)
Who is oldest? <Karen> [8/21 @ 8:56] (1/3)

Older... <Watson> [8/21 @ 12:21] (1/2)

treebeard is the oldest creature in ME if yo ask me! (No Text) <Jocko Drakd�dare�> [8/21 @ 12:32] (1/1)

No! Bombadil was much older than Treebeard! (No Text) <NZ Strider> [8/21 @ 18:06] (0/0)

He is <�Angelica�> [8/20 @ 22:42] (0/0)
Who is oldest? <Watson> [8/20 @ 17:55] (1/1)

Thanks all <Leto> [8/20 @ 18:01] (0/0)

A good link on that question <Galathien> [8/20 @ 17:54] (0/0)
Is this one of those drinking games? <Julie of the pointed ears> [8/20 @ 17:40] (0/0)

Need help with the Sil! <hobbitfoot> [8/20 @ 17:26] (4/4)

Great Book <Beren, son of Barahir> [8/23 @ 21:59] (0/0)
A Word of Advice <Alendriel> [8/21 @ 15:35] (0/0)
Look at the appendices <Eledhwen> [8/21 @ 5:26] (0/0)
A source - maybe not the best, still... <Galathien> [8/20 @ 18:20] (0/0)

Tolkien and Language <Julie of the pointed ears> [8/20 @ 16:36] (3/4)

A couple of points <Moriel> [8/21 @ 10:46] (0/0)
On the other hand <Atlas> [8/21 @ 5:21] (1/1)

The death of Black speech <beren_boy> [8/21 @ 13:41] (0/0)

Orcs and Trolls made language sound evil.... <cabbage'n'taters> [8/20 @ 22:00] (0/0)

Ideas, please. <Merryk> [8/20 @ 13:23] (16/31)

It's a little lengthy, but... <Eowyn's NO 1 fan> [8/21 @ 22:50] (0/0)
Gene Wolfes "Book of the New Sun" <Moriel> [8/21 @ 19:04] (1/1)

It's odd that.. <Kiskadee> [8/22 @ 10:33] (0/0)

Perelandra, maybe? <Karen> [8/21 @ 9:10] (2/2)

I can just picture it now, <Alendriel> [8/21 @ 15:49] (0/0)
really? that's superb. <Balletrusse> [8/21 @ 13:00] (0/0)

Interesting fantasy books <Stanislaus Bocian> [8/21 @ 8:16] (0/0)
Harry Potter, anyone? ; ) (No Text) <Jocko Drakd�dare�> [8/21 @ 3:17] (1/1)

Sounds good to me! (No Text) <BrambleroseBrandybuck> [8/22 @ 15:07] (0/0)

I really liked <Atlas> [8/21 @ 2:48] (0/0)
Some thoughts <NZ Strider> [8/20 @ 20:10] (1/1)

whoops <Merryk> [8/21 @ 6:18] (0/0)

If he wants to stay in the epic myth vein... <Watson> [8/20 @ 19:16] (0/0)
You could get really brave, and... <notlost> [8/20 @ 19:13] (2/2)

Or in the same vein ... <Eledhwen> [8/21 @ 5:21] (0/0)
I like that idea.... <Kiskadee> [8/20 @ 20:56] (0/0)

Sci-fi suggestions: <Leto> [8/20 @ 17:36] (1/2)

The purpose of the course is - <Merryk> [8/20 @ 18:24] (1/1)

Another great writer then <Leto> [8/20 @ 18:35] (0/0)

T.H. White's "The Once and Future King" <Blue Wizard> [8/20 @ 16:30] (4/4)

I love that book! Great idea (No Text) <Entmaiden> [8/21 @ 20:19] (0/0)
An excellent suggestion! (No Text) <Altaira> [8/21 @ 19:50] (0/0)
Great idea! It's one of my favourites. <Timbo_mbadil> [8/21 @ 6:31] (0/0)
Ooh, yes! Even though it's not quite fantasy and not quite history I think it <Gilian Serind�> [8/20 @ 17:11] (0/0)

That one trilogy... <Tharangil> [8/20 @ 15:35] (1/1)

His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman <Julie of the pointed ears> [8/20 @ 16:18] (0/0)

maybe something by CS Lewis? <Nimfalma Took> [8/20 @ 14:39] (0/0)
How about-- <Inferno> [8/20 @ 14:26] (0/0)
Suggestions. <beren_boy> [8/20 @ 14:16] (1/1)

another vote for that one... <Froda> [8/20 @ 19:08] (0/0)

SciFi and Fantasy possibilities <Weige> [8/20 @ 13:52] (0/0)

UT the Palantiri #7: Aragorn and the Orthanc Stone <lumpkin> [8/20 @ 10:04] (5/13)

burning question about Aragorn... <Froda> [8/20 @ 19:26] (3/4)

Aragorn has an advantage <Kiskadee> [8/20 @ 20:19] (0/0)
I think your question may be answered in NZStrider's post below <Morwen> [8/20 @ 20:01] (0/0)
In one of his letters Tolkien <NZ Strider> [8/20 @ 19:59] (1/1)

thanks, all! v. interesting answers... <Froda> [8/21 @ 6:36] (0/0)

My thoughts <NZ Strider> [8/20 @ 18:52] (1/1)

Yes it does seem <lumpkin> [8/20 @ 21:59] (0/0)

Y'know, the mirror of Galadriel.... <Reverend> [8/20 @ 15:10] (0/0)
Archives <Eledhwen> [8/20 @ 13:26] (1/3)

The Ring of Barahir.......... ( a bit OT) <beren_boy> [8/20 @ 14:09] (1/2)

Aaargh! <Eledhwen> [8/20 @ 14:13] (1/1)

At least I'm not going senile....... <beren_boy> [8/20 @ 14:18] (0/0)

I think... <Karen> [8/20 @ 12:11] (0/0)

UT The Palantiri #6: Lore of the Stones: Lingering Questions <lumpkin> [8/20 @ 10:01] (2/7)

Cirdan and the stone <Atlas> [8/21 @ 4:19] (0/0)
Hmm... <NZ Strider> [8/20 @ 19:55] (2/5)

the Emyn Beraid Stone <Demosthenes> [8/21 @ 2:52] (1/2)

Unsupported theory.... <Kiskadee> [8/21 @ 7:13] (1/1)

The Reverend's propensity for UUT's seems to be contagious... (No Text) <NZ Strider> [8/21 @ 16:07] (0/0)

Finally, I've found it <lumpkin> [8/20 @ 22:11] (1/1)

Thanks for that. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [8/21 @ 16:05] (0/0)

UT The Palantiri #5: Lore of the Stones: Distance and Time? <lumpkin> [8/20 @ 9:59] (2/2)

As far as seeing in time goes, <NZ Strider> [8/20 @ 19:50] (0/0)
#1 ... <Eledhwen> [8/20 @ 13:21] (0/0)

UT The Palantiri #4: Lore of the Stones�a Basic Technical Manual <lumpkin> [8/20 @ 9:55] (5/5)

Couple points <Atlas> [8/21 @ 3:45] (0/0)
I think it's interesting that Sauron was able to hurt Pippin through the stone. <Morwen> [8/20 @ 20:19] (0/0)
Questions, questions that need answers... <NZ Strider> [8/20 @ 19:41] (0/0)
Some answers.... <Kiskadee> [8/20 @ 19:07] (0/0)
Hmm <Eledhwen> [8/20 @ 13:20] (0/0)

Prophetic dreams ... <Lottelita> [8/20 @ 9:44] (1/1)

who knows... <Envagorien> [8/20 @ 12:33] (0/0)

Staff question <Simaril #3> [8/20 @ 9:11] (1/4)

here's how to find it... <huorn> [8/20 @ 9:18] (1/3)

Thanks but Sorry <Simaril #3> [8/20 @ 15:36] (1/2)

Here. You have to scroll down the page a bit. (No Text - Link Inside) <Morwen> [8/20 @ 19:28] (1/1)

Testing... <Tauriel> [8/23 @ 11:08] (0/0)

Three rings given to the elves ... (Story Spoiler) <guthwine> [8/20 @ 7:46] (2/2)

Yes they did <Galathien> [8/20 @ 18:55] (0/0)
yes. <huorn> [8/20 @ 7:54] (0/0)

Melkor - Morgorth - Sauron <Villordsutch> [8/20 @ 6:41] (1/2)

Aye <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/20 @ 6:58] (1/1)

BIG THANX <Villordsutch> [8/20 @ 7:16] (0/0)

In need of a speaker of Elvish <rdh007> [8/19 @ 19:09] (5/8)

I knew I came to the right place, thanks! (No Text) <rdh007> [8/21 @ 6:41] (0/0)
Elvish Peninsula <Ostadan> [8/20 @ 20:05] (1/3)

Not bad. <NZ Strider> [8/20 @ 20:16] (1/2)

Not bad at all. <Forgil> [8/22 @ 9:23] (1/1)

Same in Danish :-) <Tauriel> [8/22 @ 13:02] (0/0)

Hmmm. <Moriel> [8/20 @ 10:35] (0/0)
In need of a speaker of Elvish <Luindilwen_Greenleaf> [8/19 @ 23:09] (0/0)
I apologize in advance if <rdh007> [8/19 @ 19:12] (0/0)

question <Bboy486> [8/19 @ 19:08] (3/7)

I'd say that Pippin, <NZ Strider> [8/19 @ 22:47] (1/4)

He saves TWO lives... <Nimrodel > [8/20 @ 5:45] (2/3)

Sorry -- wasn't even thinking of Beregond there. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [8/20 @ 14:07] (0/0)
Wait a minute <Simaril #3> [8/20 @ 9:07] (1/1)

That was Gimli...and... <cabbage'n'taters> [8/20 @ 12:50] (0/0)

A great Troll in the last battle. (No Text) <Reverend> [8/19 @ 19:13] (0/0)
Is this a quiz? <Nimrodel > [8/19 @ 19:12] (0/0)

Inferno, how are the upcoming assignments looking? <Entmaiden> [8/19 @ 18:04] (1/10)

Still a lot empty. <Inferno> [8/19 @ 19:05] (5/9)

When does the LOTR discussion start? (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [8/21 @ 23:46] (0/0)
Thanks, Inferno <Entmaiden> [8/21 @ 5:24] (0/0)
As I said earlier <Blue Wizard> [8/20 @ 6:22] (1/1)

Same here... <Idril Celebrindal> [8/21 @ 8:34] (0/0)

A good idea, and... <Watson> [8/20 @ 5:30] (1/2)

You had me worried for a second there. <Inferno> [8/20 @ 7:05] (1/1)

I figured it must be there... <Watson> [8/20 @ 8:55] (0/0)

Good idea <Altaira> [8/19 @ 19:19] (1/1)

Plus, signing up now for next year some time <Draupne> [8/20 @ 6:18] (0/0)

A profile message <Simaril #3> [8/19 @ 17:26] (1/4)

for future reference <Julie of the pointed ears> [8/19 @ 17:35] (1/3)

?? <Simaril #3> [8/19 @ 18:03] (1/2)

no, it just looks that way <Julie of the pointed ears> [8/19 @ 18:09] (1/1)

Thank You <Simaril #3> [8/19 @ 18:35] (0/0)

Isn't everything a spoiler? <Alendriel> [8/19 @ 17:25] (1/2)

Generally <Inferno> [8/19 @ 17:28] (1/1)

Thank you! (No Text) <Alendriel> [8/19 @ 17:30] (0/0)

Gandalf/Saruman and Sauron <Bboy486> [8/19 @ 17:01] (4/7)

Last week we discussed the UT chapter 'The Istari' <Reverend> [8/19 @ 19:01] (0/0)
According to Tolkien... <Watson> [8/19 @ 18:17] (1/3)

Maiar <Bboy486> [8/19 @ 18:42] (1/2)

Because... <Watson> [8/19 @ 20:05] (1/1)

Thanks for your help... <Bboy486> [8/19 @ 20:21] (0/0)

I think that Gandalf was unable to directly contend Sauron's power, because... <Galathien> [8/19 @ 17:43] (0/0)
What I thought the colors meant <Simaril #3> [8/19 @ 17:23] (0/0)

LOTR: Galadriel temptating the Company <Galathien> [8/19 @ 16:48] (8/27)

Legolas? <Lottelita> [8/20 @ 8:27] (2/2)

Good idea! I liked it too. (No Text) <Galathien> [8/20 @ 17:41] (0/0)
mmm, good theory! I like that one! <Julie of the pointed ears> [8/20 @ 11:29] (0/0)

Boromir <Julie of the pointed ears> [8/20 @ 5:24] (3/5)

If you mean... <Eowyn's NO 1 fan> [8/21 @ 22:44] (1/1)

As I remember from the book, Legolas did too (No Text) <Galathien> [8/22 @ 2:59] (0/0)

Boromir and Galadriel <Forje> [8/20 @ 21:11] (1/1)

Gorgeous! <Julie of the pointed ears> [8/21 @ 8:47] (0/0)

I agree with you <Galathien> [8/20 @ 17:35] (0/0)

My thoughts <NZ Strider> [8/19 @ 22:45] (2/3)

Merry <Galathien> [8/20 @ 19:23] (1/1)

I'm just speculating! <NZ Strider> [8/21 @ 16:04] (0/0)

I still don't follow <Arador> [8/20 @ 11:58] (0/0)

Is this better then? Otherwise I fear I don't know how to make it readable <Galathien> [8/19 @ 19:37] (2/6)

My feeling... <Watson> [8/20 @ 11:54] (1/4)

I think you did not get me quite right <Galathien> [8/20 @ 17:13] (1/3)

Yes, I got that... <Watson> [8/20 @ 17:59] (1/2)

I think they don't mean the same <Galathien> [8/20 @ 18:45] (1/1)

What did she have... <Watson> [8/20 @ 19:24] (0/0)

My ideas. <Morwen> [8/19 @ 20:22] (0/0)

Galathien, at the top of the board, click on "Register" <Entmaiden> [8/19 @ 18:58] (0/0)
I fear I can't see this at all - weird color? (No Text) <Reverend> [8/19 @ 18:53] (0/0)
That's a good question, but almost impossible to read <Hrothgar> [8/19 @ 17:46] (2/3)

impossible? I can read it ok even if it is a collumn. Will offer my thoughts tomorrow (No Text) <Julie of the pointed ears> [8/19 @ 18:11] (0/0)
Thanks for your opinion, but HELP: <Galathien> [8/19 @ 17:51] (1/1)

Can't help with that. Ufthak, are you still around? <Hrothgar> [8/19 @ 18:01] (0/0)

I think you may need to reset your margins. <Ufthak> [8/19 @ 16:52] (0/0)

A question from nowhere. <Reverend> [8/19 @ 15:22] (4/7)

Three possibilities: <Hrothgar> [8/19 @ 17:57] (0/0)
I think he's just being a little vague, <Inferno> [8/19 @ 17:09] (2/3)

another Eldest reference <Julie of the pointed ears> [8/20 @ 5:28] (0/0)
I remember Celeborn referring to Treebeard as "Eldest" <Entmaiden> [8/19 @ 17:43] (1/1)

At least at once point... <Reverend> [8/19 @ 19:11] (0/0)

Curious, that. <Julie of the pointed ears> [8/19 @ 17:05] (0/0)
An answer from somewhere. <Ufthak> [8/19 @ 16:50] (0/0)

Morgoths final defeat? <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/19 @ 12:33] (1/19)

This is (deep breath) ESCATOLOGY <Reverend> [8/19 @ 12:51] (3/18)

sounds pretty boring <burma> [8/19 @ 18:00] (1/1)

What?� And miss the end of the world? <NZ Strider> [8/19 @ 21:15] (0/0)

So what you are sayng is that Er� will... <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/19 @ 13:39] (1/14)

I'm sorry, we will have to burn you now. <Reverend> [8/19 @ 13:49] (1/13)

Hm...heretical? <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/19 @ 14:23] (2/12)

free will, correct? <Julie of the pointed ears> [8/19 @ 14:41] (1/9)

I'm not Catholic... <Reverend> [8/19 @ 14:59] (2/8)

But you said that... <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/20 @ 4:19] (1/4)

You're introducing an .... <Reverend> [8/20 @ 6:24] (3/3)

Well said. (No Text) <Atlas> [8/21 @ 3:19] (0/0)
I will respond with email. This subject is now closed (No Text) <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/20 @ 8:47] (0/0)
Hm...I'm not sure you have any right to <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/20 @ 7:02] (0/0)

eh, just a guess. <Julie of the pointed ears> [8/19 @ 15:01] (1/2)

Good. <Reverend> [8/19 @ 15:25] (1/1)

Thank you! <Julie of the pointed ears> [8/19 @ 15:40] (0/0)

Dear, dear me. <Reverend> [8/19 @ 14:40] (1/1)

This is one of those situations <Blue Wizard> [8/20 @ 16:01] (0/0)

I'm impressed :) (No Text) <Watson> [8/19 @ 12:57] (0/0)

UT The Palantiri #3: Heirlooms Forgotten or Feared? <lumpkin> [8/19 @ 10:58] (4/5)

My thoughts <NZ Strider> [8/19 @ 22:26] (0/0)
Perhaps men lost the skill to turn the stones to their will. <Morwen> [8/19 @ 19:52] (0/0)
Losing heirloom knowledge <Lothirienne> [8/19 @ 14:20] (0/0)
The Great Plauge and Kin-Strife seem to... <Reverend> [8/19 @ 13:38] (1/1)

Ah -- so here's where to-day's UUT was hiding! (No Text) <NZ Strider> [8/19 @ 22:27] (0/0)

UT The Palantiri #2: More Palantir History�Who are these IceMen ? <lumpkin> [8/19 @ 10:55] (2/2)

My answers <NZ Strider> [8/19 @ 21:31] (0/0)
Arvedui is in good company <Reverend> [8/19 @ 13:24] (0/0)

UT The Palantiri #1: Origins of the Palantiri <lumpkin> [8/19 @ 10:51] (5/9)

how the men of Numenor used the stones <lumpkin> [8/19 @ 20:20] (0/0)
My additions <Altaira> [8/19 @ 20:00] (1/1)

Good point <Reverend> [8/20 @ 6:31] (0/0)

Here're my answers; given in haste as I haven't much time... <NZ Strider> [8/19 @ 15:24] (1/1)

Too late. (No Text) <Reverend> [8/19 @ 15:27] (0/0)

I'd say.... <Reverend> [8/19 @ 13:10] (0/0)
Thoughts and a question. <Inferno> [8/19 @ 13:07] (1/2)

But ... <Eledhwen> [8/19 @ 13:44] (1/1)

Doesn't it say somewhere <Inferno> [8/19 @ 13:56] (0/0)

UT The Palantir: A Reference Guide to the Seven Stones <lumpkin> [8/19 @ 10:47] (1/2)

We could note... <Reverend> [8/19 @ 12:59] (1/1)

Also <Altaira> [8/19 @ 19:40] (0/0)

UT The Palantiri:� By Way of Introduction� <lumpkin> [8/19 @ 10:42] (1/1)

Nice intro lumpkin! <Altaira> [8/19 @ 19:27] (0/0)

This is a friendly challange for the scholars of Tolkien in here <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/19 @ 9:01] (2/6)

Does Sador in the T�rin-saga do any metal-smithying? I can't remember. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [8/19 @ 12:21] (1/1)

Just carpentry, I think ... (No Text) <Eledhwen> [8/19 @ 13:37] (0/0)

Well, there's the blacksmith in "Farmer Giles of Ham" <Blue Wizard> [8/19 @ 10:17] (2/3)

The blacksmith in Farmer Giles is called <NZ Strider> [8/19 @ 12:18] (1/1)

AHA! Or "Sunny Sam" for short <Blue Wizard> [8/19 @ 13:02] (0/0)

I can't think of any... <Rider Of The Rohirrim> [8/19 @ 10:50] (0/0)

Do you guys remember my post about... <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/19 @ 8:48] (1/1)

Thanks for the follow-up. Crawl back soon. :-) (No Text) <NZ Strider> [8/19 @ 12:20] (0/0)

This message is for Karen, about your son's forge. Sorry, everyone if it's off-topic. <Rider Of The Rohirrim> [8/19 @ 7:45] (2/4)

Forge <Karen> [8/19 @ 10:08] (1/1)

PS <Karen> [8/19 @ 10:11] (0/0)

Sorry to butt in... <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/19 @ 8:50] (1/1)

Nice to meet you too Gil-Galad (No Text) <Rider Of The Rohirrim> [8/19 @ 10:47] (0/0)

Sauron the Necromancer; Extended Thoughts&Theories <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/19 @ 2:00] (4/13)

VERY thought-provoking, Gil <Nimfalma Took> [8/20 @ 15:52] (0/0)
Well... <Reverend> [8/19 @ 8:29] (1/5)

Hm...According to the Encycl. of Arda, Necromancer is not used until after the Second age, but regardless <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/19 @ 8:42] (1/4)

Personally... <Watson> [8/19 @ 9:16] (1/3)

*swallowes salt* =) Some day I will buy all the 12 parts of the HOME series...'buy them, and he will come' (No Text) <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/19 @ 11:59] (1/2)

According to NZ Strider.... <Reverend> [8/19 @ 12:39] (1/1)

I'll take your word for it, I have the Silmarillion at least.. <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/19 @ 13:45] (0/0)

Given Sauron's background... <Watson> [8/19 @ 5:30] (1/3)

Quick note <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/19 @ 8:38] (1/2)

No, the Golem... <Watson> [8/19 @ 9:14] (1/1)

I remember an X-Files episode with a Golem as the main storyline...=) (No Text) <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/19 @ 9:46] (0/0)

I think you're onto something <Works of Feanor> [8/19 @ 3:48] (1/1)

Naw...that theory was quckly smashed, thanks for the pat on the shoulder =) (No Text) <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/19 @ 13:47] (0/0)

Ungoliant versus Shelob <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/19 @ 0:18] (3/8)

My thought is... <Alendriel> [8/19 @ 16:59] (0/0)
a symbolic image? <Envagorien> [8/19 @ 8:36] (1/3)

You know, thats another thing about J Tolkien, love lasts forever and doesn't fade like it does on our Earth. <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/19 @ 8:46] (1/2)

Actually, love does occasionally fade.... <Reverend> [8/19 @ 16:01] (1/1)

Gee, I wonder who authored that? (No Text) <notlost> [8/19 @ 18:17] (0/0)

Well ... <Eledhwen> [8/19 @ 1:09] (1/2)

Hm...I guess what struck me was the presumption that maiar... <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/19 @ 1:46] (1/1)

Later in life... <Reverend> [8/19 @ 8:24] (0/0)

Ok, final inquiry of this subject by me <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/19 @ 0:12] (2/2)

In short.... <Reverend> [8/19 @ 8:15] (0/0)
Just to give you an idea of how complicated the 'origin of orcs' matter really is, check out the link. (No Text - Link Inside) <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/19 @ 2:08] (0/0)

Quenta Laegolas a Rhuniel <Rhuniel> [8/18 @ 23:27] (0/0)

Multi posted Question -- Opinions wanted <Bboy486> [8/18 @ 19:45] (3/12)

The Truth. <Reverend> [8/19 @ 8:12] (1/1)

Good answers--but you shouldn't be so tentative, Rev. ;-) (No Text) <notlost> [8/19 @ 18:16] (0/0)

with regard to #2 <Julie of the pointed ears> [8/19 @ 5:30] (0/0)
Some answers <NZ Strider> [8/18 @ 20:03] (3/8)

what he said RE: #12 <notlost> [8/19 @ 18:14] (0/0)
Not to quibble, but... <Watson> [8/19 @ 5:34] (1/2)

I summed it up too succinctly <NZ Strider> [8/19 @ 12:02] (1/1)

Well, I do think... <Watson> [8/19 @ 13:02] (0/0)

To NZStrider <Alendriel> [8/18 @ 20:27] (3/3)

th movement passes. =) (No Text) <Balletrusse> [8/19 @ 7:33] (0/0)
Thank you for the compliment. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [8/18 @ 20:58] (0/0)
I second that! (No Text) <Karen> [8/18 @ 20:57] (0/0)

Which is better?� (I need a few opinions, please) <Eowyn, White Lady of Rohan> [8/18 @ 18:51] (2/2)

My preference... <ArwenLiz> [8/18 @ 21:33] (0/0)
Of the three... <Watson> [8/18 @ 19:14] (0/0)

Clarification/confirmation, please <Julie of the pointed ears> [8/18 @ 12:24] (1/9)

Yes they are <Tauriel> [8/18 @ 13:06] (1/8)

Veni, vidi, et tandem vici! Gratias tibi ago! (No Text) <Julie of the pointed ears> [8/18 @ 13:09] (2/7)

"I came, I saw, and finally I conquered! Thank you!" <Julie of the pointed ears> [8/19 @ 5:25] (1/4)

Bonum est uidere alium qui latine scribit! (No Text) <NZ Strider> [8/19 @ 12:44] (1/3)

you keep me on my toes... <Julie of the pointed ears> [8/19 @ 13:33] (1/2)

Vere, hoc mortuae linguae commodum est: <NZ Strider> [8/19 @ 15:09] (1/1)

*intones* Semper ubi, sub ubi... <Smokering> [8/20 @ 3:50] (0/0)

Hm...'I came, I saw, I conquered'...Isn't that the partial meaning of the words you mentioned right? (No Text) <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/19 @ 0:20] (1/1)

No, the word she used was "tandem"... <ThirdOrcOnTheLeft> [8/19 @ 0:34] (0/0)

I'm starting not to like this message board format... <ElfLordNick> [8/18 @ 5:59] (3/3)

Click once in the timer box <Eledhwen> [8/18 @ 9:04] (0/0)
here's some help <cabbage'n'taters> [8/18 @ 6:58] (0/0)
a couple of tactics <Julie of the pointed ears> [8/18 @ 6:57] (0/0)

recommended book <miss_mithril> [8/18 @ 0:58] (1/4)

Thanks for the recommendation <Eledhwen> [8/18 @ 1:05] (1/3)

E�it's already set that way <miss_mithril> [8/18 @ 1:24] (2/2)

What did you change the margins to? <Tauriel> [8/18 @ 5:33] (0/0)
No, still not working <Ufthak> [8/18 @ 2:34] (0/0)

Ungoliant <Alendriel> [8/17 @ 21:35] (6/8)

OT, but there's a point to this <BrambleroseBbuck> [8/18 @ 12:42] (0/0)
Genetic engineering <Envagorien> [8/18 @ 10:25] (0/0)
I think I remember reading <Ufthak> [8/18 @ 2:31] (1/2)

Then does "child of Ungoliant" mean child or descendant? (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [8/18 @ 7:05] (1/1)

It means child <Tauriel> [8/18 @ 7:41] (0/0)

Yes those spiders are definitley SHELOB'S kids. (No Text) <Sirithdarion> [8/18 @ 1:21] (0/0)
IMO I think that Shelob is their mother <miss_mithril> [8/18 @ 1:16] (0/0)
Great observation! <cabbage'n'taters> [8/17 @ 23:07] (0/0)

Glorfindel, My apologies if this has been done before, but... <rdh007> [8/17 @ 19:22] (1/4)

In the last book... <Watson> [8/17 @ 19:45] (1/3)

I'd always understood that <Ufthak> [8/18 @ 2:40] (1/2)

Well, wherever you got the idea.... <Watson> [8/18 @ 5:27] (1/1)

Thanks! (No Text) <rdh007> [8/18 @ 6:38] (0/0)

*creeps back into RR* <EldersisofMerry> [8/17 @ 15:54] (2/6)

Wanting to volunteer for a chapter? <Inferno> [8/17 @ 18:24] (3/3)

I think I'll wait before I ask for another- <EldersisofMerry> [8/18 @ 7:30] (0/0)
Inferno, can I volunteer for "The Ring Goes South" - Dec. 16th? <Entmaiden> [8/17 @ 20:05] (0/0)
Just out of curiosity... <Watson> [8/17 @ 18:35] (0/0)

Sure...here you go (No Text - Link Inside) <Tauriel> [8/17 @ 16:24] (1/1)

*whisper*Thank you! (No Text) <EldersisofMerry> [8/17 @ 16:37] (0/0)

Rumors <Simaril #3> [8/17 @ 15:24] (3/6)

If you don't pay attention to the rumors, why did you post them? <Entmaiden> [8/17 @ 15:41] (1/3)

Come on <Simaril #3> [8/17 @ 15:52] (2/2)

I didn't intend to sound defensive <Entmaiden> [8/17 @ 17:42] (0/0)
since these "rumours" do touch upon <NZ Strider> [8/17 @ 17:13] (0/0)

er, thankyou, thought the last one <EldersisofMerry> [8/17 @ 15:33] (0/0)
here's another.. <Eruviell> [8/17 @ 15:28] (0/0)

Why do some elves use a saddle and bridle and some don't? (No Text) <Aerie> [8/17 @ 11:46] (3/8)

I remember reading somwhere... (Mini-Spoiler - TTT) <Julie of the pointed ears> [8/17 @ 15:41] (1/4)

ah, here we go. (No Text - Link Inside) <Julie of the pointed ears> [8/17 @ 15:50] (1/3)

Well, I'm certainly glad P.J. decided against the little bells... <ThirdOrcOnTheLeft> [8/17 @ 18:32] (1/2)

bells would seem to be rather impractical <Julie of the pointed ears> [8/18 @ 7:05] (1/1)

But the bells are common in medival .... <Reverend> [8/18 @ 17:30] (0/0)

A couple of possibilities <Silverlode> [8/17 @ 15:17] (1/1)

Noldor and Silvian horse riding <PhantomS> [8/19 @ 7:32] (0/0)

Maybe some have poorly trained horses. (No Text) <Reverend> [8/17 @ 14:34] (0/0)

Nazgul <ElfLordNick> [8/17 @ 10:55] (4/5)

the death thing <Ehtemir> [8/17 @ 19:21] (0/0)
Quotation <Galathien> [8/17 @ 13:56] (0/0)
pippin <Kai> [8/17 @ 11:23] (0/0)
My memory is that they were headed to Mt Doom... <Reverend> [8/17 @ 11:15] (1/1)

They disappear in a flash of fire <Entmaiden> [8/17 @ 15:28] (0/0)

Quick question: Can I create topics in here about J Tolkien's, (or C Tolkien's) life and anything about him? (No Text) <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/17 @ 4:51] (4/9)

Ah...perfect. :) (No Text) <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/18 @ 3:44] (0/0)
Absolutely! It would be wonderful <NZ Strider> [8/17 @ 17:05] (0/0)
Better here than the other boards <Moriel> [8/17 @ 8:58] (0/0)
Well, I think... <Watson> [8/17 @ 5:38] (1/5)

ok ill tell him when he comes back online :) <Gil_galad_J> [8/17 @ 5:47] (1/4)

But, we do prefer punctuation! <Entmaiden> [8/17 @ 15:23] (2/3)

I'm so glad that <NZ Strider> [8/18 @ 19:30] (1/1)

Guess I'll get my walker and go off to bed now :) <Entmaiden> [8/19 @ 17:33] (0/0)

And capitals <Draupne> [8/18 @ 2:10] (0/0)

How could Sauron deny death for his Ring Wraiths... <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/17 @ 3:57] (3/17)

About "denying death"... <Watson> [8/17 @ 5:50] (1/2)

Sauron is already <NZ Strider> [8/17 @ 17:22] (1/1)

Interesting. Even so... <Watson> [8/17 @ 18:41] (0/0)

How could Sauron deny death for his Ring Wraiths... <Gil_galad_J> [8/17 @ 4:39] (2/3)

Yeah, also...(sorry for my stupidity) <shelob-phobic> [8/17 @ 14:20] (1/1)

He didn't - he made a new one (No Text) <Moriel> [8/17 @ 19:19] (0/0)

He kept a spare in Lorien. (No Text) <Reverend> [8/17 @ 4:45] (0/0)

A number of Evil men have their fate deferred. <Reverend> [8/17 @ 4:33] (2/9)

Wraith Spirit World <Alendriel> [8/18 @ 12:41] (1/1)

Ah! Good eye. <Reverend> [8/19 @ 12:42] (0/0)

But what about when the wraiths fell before the River of Elrond? <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/17 @ 4:39] (1/6)

I would say that their physical bodies... <Reverend> [8/17 @ 4:44] (1/5)

But they weren't in PURE spirit form were they? If the had some flesh it could perish just like any other mans...:P (No Text) <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/17 @ 4:48] (1/4)

I think that we can trust Tolkien on this <Reverend> [8/17 @ 5:32] (1/3)

But we are still left to wonder... <Moriel> [8/17 @ 9:11] (1/2)

Perhaps they needed to regroup <Eledhwen> [8/17 @ 13:51] (1/1)

Just maybe... <PhantomS> [8/19 @ 7:42] (0/0)

UT: the Istari #14 - Conclusion (and Awards) <Altaira> [8/16 @ 19:20] (13/17)

Thanks Altaira (No Text) <Draupne> [8/18 @ 2:09] (0/0)
Yay Altaira! <Celandine Brandybuck> [8/17 @ 23:32] (0/0)
Thanks, Altaira - very entertaining! (No Text) <Entmaiden> [8/17 @ 15:46] (0/0)
Thanks for the discussion - I enjoyed reading <Lothirienne> [8/17 @ 14:26] (0/0)
Thanks, Altaira! Great discussion! (No Text) <Morwen> [8/17 @ 11:35] (0/0)
thanks that was great (No Text) <Ehtemir> [8/17 @ 10:24] (0/0)
Thanks, Altaira! (No Text) <Eledhwen> [8/17 @ 0:09] (0/0)
Thank you. And about Acathalion's theory. <Curious> [8/16 @ 21:28] (1/1)

It was extremely clever. Acathalion, if you're on-line, <NZ Strider> [8/17 @ 16:27] (0/0)

And thank you, Altaira <Watson> [8/16 @ 21:25] (0/0)
Thanks, Altaira! <Karen> [8/16 @ 21:03] (1/1)

Whoops, I mean Radagast. (No Text) <Karen> [8/16 @ 21:05] (0/0)

I never know what to say about these things <Reverend> [8/16 @ 21:02] (2/2)

I'll definitely take that instead! <Altaira> [8/17 @ 16:36] (0/0)
I agree the thanks seem overused <Entmaiden> [8/17 @ 15:45] (0/0)

Sounds like... <Kiskadee> [8/16 @ 19:37] (0/0)
Thanks, Altaira! Wonderful discussion! (No Text) <NZ Strider> [8/16 @ 19:23] (0/0)

The One Ring & Der Ring des Nibelungen <NZ Strider> [8/16 @ 19:01] (5/37)

But... <Udpint> [8/17 @ 13:55] (1/12)

One Ring to rule them all! <NZ Strider> [8/17 @ 16:24] (1/11)

I know. <Udpint> [8/17 @ 23:52] (1/10)

Hmm... <NZ Strider> [8/18 @ 13:10] (2/9)

Power of one ring <Stanislaus Bocian> [8/19 @ 8:36] (0/0)
I don't think there's a contradiction. <Udpint> [8/18 @ 14:29] (1/7)

As one good pedant to another <NZ Strider> [8/18 @ 19:27] (1/6)

Guilty as charged <Udpint> [8/18 @ 23:10] (2/5)

Okay. By the way, <NZ Strider> [8/19 @ 12:36] (1/2)

Yes, <Udpint> [8/19 @ 13:58] (1/1)

Which is your native language? (No Text) <NZ Strider> [8/19 @ 15:06] (0/0)

Aha! <Reverend> [8/19 @ 7:34] (1/1)

Agreed. <Udpint> [8/19 @ 13:52] (0/0)

Um, coming to this discussion late... <ThirdOrcOnTheLeft> [8/17 @ 1:23] (2/16)

Odin in Tolkien <Stanislaus Bocian> [8/17 @ 5:32] (2/12)

Wow! Thanks for that! <NZ Strider> [8/17 @ 16:59] (2/3)

Translation of Volsungasaga <Stanislaus Bocian> [8/18 @ 4:35] (1/1)

Thanks (No Text) <NZ Strider> [8/18 @ 13:00] (0/0)

Odin has the title "All-father" <Draupne> [8/18 @ 2:20] (0/0)

Wonderful!� Thank you! <ThirdOrcOnTheLeft> [8/17 @ 10:55] (2/7)

The Scottish Play & "no living man" <NZ Strider> [8/17 @ 16:41] (1/1)

Macbeth -- Yes, exactly... <ThirdOrcOnTheLeft> [8/17 @ 17:38] (0/0)

Tolkien and Macbeth <Stanislaus Bocian> [8/17 @ 13:08] (2/4)

I remember reading that too. <Karen> [8/18 @ 20:55] (0/0)
And, of course, the idea of a heroine disguising herself as a man... <ThirdOrcOnTheLeft> [8/17 @ 14:16] (1/2)

Note, incidentally, <NZ Strider> [8/17 @ 17:18] (1/1)

Oh yes, no need to tell me that... <ThirdOrcOnTheLeft> [8/17 @ 17:55] (0/0)

Oh, and rereading my own post... <ThirdOrcOnTheLeft> [8/17 @ 1:49] (1/2)

Actually, I think it was... <Karen> [8/17 @ 3:59] (1/1)

Ah, you see, one should always go with their first instinct! <ThirdOrcOnTheLeft> [8/17 @ 10:41] (0/0)

Facinating! (No Text) <MrCere> [8/16 @ 22:29] (0/0)
I don't know much about this, except... <Karen> [8/16 @ 21:22] (0/0)
Tell me... <Reverend> [8/16 @ 20:59] (1/4)

Ring and Rhinegold <Stanislaus Bocian> [8/17 @ 13:53] (2/3)

What I meant was... <Reverend> [8/17 @ 15:40] (0/0)
But didn't the Rhinemaidens... <Reverend> [8/17 @ 14:38] (1/1)

Answering off the cuff: <NZ Strider> [8/17 @ 16:31] (0/0)

UT: The Istari #13 - Queen Beruthiel <Altaira> [8/16 @ 18:49] (6/12)

Ber�thiel--modern art patron ? <Kiskadee> [8/19 @ 6:21] (1/1)

I like this. <Reverend> [8/19 @ 13:45] (0/0)

Could be, although... <Watson> [8/16 @ 21:28] (0/0)
I would just add that Sauron referred to Shelob as "his cat," although like any cat, "she owned him not." (No Text) <Curious> [8/16 @ 21:22] (1/4)

On the other hand, <Karen> [8/16 @ 21:29] (1/3)

For those who have not read "Cat." (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [8/16 @ 22:16] (2/2)

Thanks. I was too lazy to look it up. (No Text) <Karen> [8/17 @ 4:01] (0/0)
Which, by the way, Tolkien attributed to Sam Gamgee! (No Text) <Curious> [8/16 @ 22:19] (0/0)

In one his letters <NZ Strider> [8/16 @ 19:21] (0/0)
I thought black cats were considered lucky in England <Moriel> [8/16 @ 19:05] (1/1)

If they cross your path, yes <Eledhwen> [8/17 @ 0:07] (0/0)

Hmmm <Reverend> [8/16 @ 18:57] (0/0)

UT: The Istari #12 - Gandalf's Love of the Halflings <Altaira> [8/16 @ 18:40] (6/12)

I remember.. <Eruviell> [8/17 @ 15:25] (0/0)
Maybe he didn't recognize their strength at first. <Morwen> [8/17 @ 11:17] (0/0)
I have long felt... <Watson> [8/16 @ 21:35] (2/2)

Hmmmm...good point (No Text) <Eruviell> [8/17 @ 15:29] (0/0)
I agree <Eledhwen> [8/17 @ 0:04] (0/0)

I think it was a hunch. Gandalf paid attention to his hunches. (No Text) <Curious> [8/16 @ 21:19] (1/3)

And that's because... <Karen> [8/17 @ 4:05] (1/2)

I dont wanna be picky here... <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/17 @ 4:34] (1/1)

It seems to me... <Watson> [8/18 @ 8:51] (0/0)

Perhaps precisely because <NZ Strider> [8/16 @ 19:12] (1/1)

Yes! <Karen> [8/16 @ 21:14] (0/0)

he might have witnessed how they endured... <Reverend> [8/16 @ 18:50] (0/0)

Does anyone know if... <tara120FO> [8/16 @ 14:52] (1/2)

The answer is in UT, in the chapter... <Reverend> [8/16 @ 15:03] (1/1)

Thank you <tara120FO> [8/16 @ 15:07] (0/0)

Ithryn Luin <Balletrusse> [8/16 @ 11:58] (1/2)

We just spent a week discussing this. <Reverend> [8/16 @ 12:05] (1/1)

If you want to read old discussions that have disappeared... <Karen> [8/17 @ 4:18] (0/0)

What really is the Grey Havens? <Simaril #3> [8/16 @ 11:00] (2/14)

I don't really know...I've yet to go there <gh0st> [8/17 @ 18:20] (0/0)