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about chronology <Arador> [8/15 @ 18:03] (2/2)

I used to think that <Altaira> [8/15 @ 19:26] (0/0)
I think that this is an illusion ... <Reverend> [8/15 @ 18:24] (0/0)

UT: The Istari #11 - Another free-for-all: Gandalf's travels <Altaira> [8/15 @ 17:40] (4/10)

Would/could he ever have entered Mordor? <lumpkin> [8/15 @ 20:42] (2/2)

He may have, but... <Watson> [8/16 @ 6:09] (0/0)
He certainly could have done so before <Curious> [8/16 @ 4:22] (0/0)

The etymology <NZ Strider> [8/15 @ 19:40] (0/0)
He had plenty of time to get around. <Reverend> [8/15 @ 18:20] (2/2)

The only problem I have <Curious> [8/16 @ 4:12] (0/0)
Very interesting comment <Altaira> [8/15 @ 19:18] (0/0)

As I recall... <Watson> [8/15 @ 18:10] (1/2)

That brings up an intriguing question... <Silverlode> [8/15 @ 20:18] (1/1)

Not all that wild <Watson> [8/16 @ 6:13] (0/0)

UT: The Istari #10 - Concerning Dreams <Altaira> [8/15 @ 17:33] (4/12)

This also sounds like Tolkien's writing method. <Curious> [8/16 @ 3:54] (1/1)

Wonderful! <Karen> [8/16 @ 7:50] (0/0)

These lines are highly significant, <NZ Strider> [8/15 @ 19:18] (1/2)

What particularly intrugued me <Altaira> [8/15 @ 19:35] (1/1)

I suppose that, like Galadriel's mirror, <NZ Strider> [8/16 @ 13:26] (0/0)

Well... <Watson> [8/15 @ 18:03] (2/4)

Hmm... The half-line does read <NZ Strider> [8/15 @ 19:22] (1/2)

Very true, but perhaps... <Watson> [8/15 @ 19:27] (1/1)

Same here: shrug. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [8/15 @ 19:41] (0/0)

Certainly ulmo was the most active in the First Age. (No Text) <Reverend> [8/15 @ 18:10] (0/0)

I've always thought the dreams... <Karen> [8/15 @ 17:38] (1/1)

I've always thought... <ceremony> [8/16 @ 19:55] (0/0)

UT: The Istari #9 - Gandalf: The Flame Within <Altaira> [8/15 @ 17:28] (6/20)

Someone earlier had asked about Tolkien's hierarchy of the Ainur <Blue Wizard> [8/16 @ 7:04] (2/7)

Pedant chiming in... <NZ Strider> [8/16 @ 15:43] (3/5)

Hmm, when I think of this image... <Watson> [8/16 @ 18:45] (1/1)

As long as we've managed <NZ Strider> [8/16 @ 19:29] (0/0)

When I was studying Angels... <Reverend> [8/16 @ 18:40] (1/1)

I agree: there's a big difference here <NZ Strider> [8/16 @ 19:41] (0/0)

Great stuff! <Blue Wizard> [8/16 @ 16:40] (0/0)

More on Seraphim. (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [8/16 @ 7:50] (0/0)

Another paragraph from Letter 328, which <Curious> [8/16 @ 4:03] (0/0)
He came back more like a spirit <Eledhwen> [8/16 @ 0:19] (1/1)

Perhaps "flame" as in... <Watson> [8/16 @ 6:22] (0/0)

Agree with Karen & the Reverend <NZ Strider> [8/15 @ 19:03] (1/1)

I think it was more literal <Atlas> [8/15 @ 22:56] (0/0)

he was, of course some sort of cousin to the sun. <Reverend> [8/15 @ 18:05] (0/0)
I interpreted that... <Karen> [8/15 @ 17:32] (1/5)

I pretty much concur <Watson> [8/15 @ 17:58] (1/4)

Maybe, in part, that's why <Altaira> [8/15 @ 19:02] (2/3)

I've always thought so. <Karen> [8/16 @ 7:26] (0/0)
Minor quibble <Atlas> [8/15 @ 22:50] (1/1)

It may not have been a matter of comparison... <Watson> [8/16 @ 6:17] (0/0)

*Ahem* Sorry for my ignorance <Alendriel> [8/15 @ 15:25] (2/8)

Welcome, and you're welcome to lead a discussion <Altaira> [8/15 @ 18:03] (1/3)

I think you forgot the link, Altaira :-) Here it is: (No Text - Link Inside) <Tauriel> [8/15 @ 18:43] (2/2)

Oops! Thanks Tauriel! :P (No Text) <Altaira> [8/15 @ 18:51] (0/0)
Thanks! <Alendriel> [8/15 @ 18:48] (0/0)

Definetly and eagerly open! <mallorn_woodsnake> [8/15 @ 15:47] (1/3)

Eagerly ripping open my invitation <Alendriel> [8/15 @ 16:33] (2/2)

You missed that one, unfortunately. But...ut <Uitlander> [8/16 @ 7:29] (0/0)
We finished the Sil a few months ago... <Karen> [8/15 @ 17:16] (0/0)

and the Plague of 1636-7 <Balletrusse> [8/15 @ 12:42] (3/7)

The effects were huge all around. <Reverend> [8/15 @ 13:35] (1/2)

so...just think Black Death with ME names? (No Text) <Arador> [8/15 @ 18:00] (1/1)

In the most general terms, yes <Blue Wizard> [8/16 @ 5:22] (0/0)

It was bruend out by the Great Fire of Buckland (No Text) <Ufthak> [8/15 @ 13:05] (1/1)

Or "burned", even. (No Text) <Ufthak> [8/15 @ 13:06] (0/0)

Do I smell a term paper coming due? <Blue Wizard> [8/15 @ 13:00] (1/1)

nope. <Balletrusse> [8/16 @ 7:53] (0/0)

no "big question?" <Balletrusse> [8/15 @ 12:40] (3/5)

Tolkien himself said, when asked... <Reverend> [8/15 @ 13:25] (0/0)
Are they any different than are humans today? <Blue Wizard> [8/15 @ 13:12] (1/1)

Um, i think curious would throw rocks at you here. <Reverend> [8/17 @ 4:41] (0/0)

the Fall of Numenor was all about this. <Ufthak> [8/15 @ 13:10] (1/1)

thank you all, very informative <Balletrusse> [8/16 @ 7:57] (0/0)

Gandalf's PRecognition <Fundin> [8/15 @ 11:14] (3/30)

Corruption <Eledhwen> [8/15 @ 12:16] (1/1)

Psst, Eledhwen... <Mrs. Boromir> [8/15 @ 12:43] (0/0)

First, how do you know Frodo <Curious> [8/15 @ 11:39] (1/25)

Curious, is this really necessary? <Blue Wizard> [8/15 @ 11:59] (3/24)

It sounded a bit condescending, <Lauralin> [8/16 @ 17:49] (0/0)
The remark was intended to be helpful, I assure you. <Curious> [8/15 @ 13:01] (4/21)

I would say it's more a matter of <Altaira> [8/15 @ 17:56] (0/0)
I got your back <huorn> [8/15 @ 13:08] (1/3)

I don't think Curious has an "abusive" tone either. <Ufthak> [8/15 @ 13:13] (1/2)

I don't either. <Hrothgar> [8/15 @ 14:00] (1/1)

Me neither. <Karen> [8/15 @ 17:19] (0/0)

a sign? <little prince> [8/15 @ 13:04] (1/13)

I think my little slips <Curious> [8/15 @ 13:32] (8/12)

Thanks, all, including those <Curious> [8/16 @ 3:22] (2/4)

This may just be the Top Gun problem. <Reverend> [8/16 @ 12:02] (1/1)

Wow! <Curious> [8/16 @ 13:19] (0/0)

I know exactly how you feel <Blue Wizard> [8/16 @ 5:05] (1/1)

Yes, that is it exactly. <Curious> [8/16 @ 6:36] (0/0)

I enjoy your responses to my posts, at least <Morwen> [8/15 @ 19:44] (0/0)
Please continue to contribute <NZ Strider> [8/15 @ 18:51] (0/0)
Curious, have a great time! I look forward to your return! (No Text) <Entmaiden> [8/15 @ 17:50] (0/0)
I'll miss you <Leto> [8/15 @ 17:27] (0/0)
The mountains are a great way... <Karen> [8/15 @ 17:23] (0/0)
Let me know if you encounter the relatives of Gimli Elf Friend. It is said that the dwarves have hidden themselves in the mountains even today (No Text) <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/15 @ 14:10] (0/0)
Say it ain't so... <notlost> [8/15 @ 13:58] (0/0)

Look for a sign that says "Toes are here!" <Ufthak> [8/15 @ 13:04] (1/1)

Do you mean TGIF? <Karen> [8/16 @ 7:31] (0/0)

Amen, well-said, and other such noises. <Ufthak> [8/15 @ 12:23] (0/0)

Somewhere in Unfinished Tales... <Watson> [8/15 @ 11:35] (1/1)

Very nice summary!� I also think that the Wise <mallorn_woodsnake> [8/15 @ 15:22] (0/0)

Protection of the Shire <Fundin> [8/15 @ 11:01] (5/7)

In Unfinished Tales - the Hunt for the Ring <Lothirienne> [8/15 @ 19:26] (0/0)
Besides the Rangers <Galathien> [8/15 @ 17:15] (0/0)
Don't confuse Elves and Men <Eledhwen> [8/15 @ 11:54] (1/1)

Good points <Blue Wizard> [8/15 @ 12:24] (0/0)

Remember Aragorn's response to Boromir <Blue Wizard> [8/15 @ 11:50] (1/1)

It also mentions this somewhat in the prologue "concerning hobbits" <Celebrian_Galadrieldil> [8/15 @ 13:00] (0/0)

Well, they did know that Gandalf <Curious> [8/15 @ 11:16] (0/0)

What is Sauron? <Legolas'Girl> [8/15 @ 10:12] (3/3)

Let me suggest a very helpful resource <Blue Wizard> [8/15 @ 11:43] (0/0)
If you want the whole story, you <Curious> [8/15 @ 10:41] (0/0)
He's a Maia <Annael> [8/15 @ 10:20] (0/0)

hey anyone planing to enter that art contest? (No Text) <Peachwillow Took> [8/15 @ 9:34] (1/3)

Um, would you like to discuss Tolkien's books? Or art? <Curious> [8/15 @ 9:44] (1/2)

sorry, just making conversation.... (No Text) <Peachwillow Took> [8/15 @ 9:48] (1/1)

Main would be a more appropriate place <Inferno> [8/15 @ 9:55] (0/0)

Plato, Invisibility, and The Ring <huorn> [8/15 @ 9:11] (7/38)

A lot of parallels to be drawn... <notlost> [8/15 @ 13:47] (0/0)
Plato's text (if you want to read it) <huorn> [8/15 @ 11:11] (3/13)

Again, this is Glaucon speaking, not <Curious> [8/15 @ 11:56] (2/2)

And it's Plato's construction of Glaucon... <notlost> [8/15 @ 14:06] (0/0)
he IS the author... <huorn> [8/15 @ 12:09] (0/0)

That's not the only version of the Gyges story though <Eledhwen> [8/15 @ 11:48] (2/7)

Sorry, I can't resist -- I love this story too much! <NZ Strider> [8/15 @ 18:45] (2/3)

And by the way, note the date <Curious> [8/16 @ 7:23] (0/0)
And Herodotus presents his as history, <Curious> [8/16 @ 6:44] (1/1)

Very much so; I quite agree. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [8/16 @ 13:19] (0/0)

I'm not sure what you mean... <huorn> [8/15 @ 12:02] (1/2)

Of course it's possible <Eledhwen> [8/15 @ 12:27] (1/1)

I agree <huorn> [8/15 @ 12:34] (0/0)

Wow, do you think this inspired Tolkien? (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [8/15 @ 11:25] (1/1)

I think it was one of many MANY influences... (No Text) <huorn> [8/15 @ 11:28] (0/0)

Very interesting <Temujin> [8/15 @ 11:03] (1/1)

The old saying is true <Blue Wizard> [8/15 @ 11:13] (0/0)

The Ring is a tool for dominating others <Idril Celebrindal> [8/15 @ 10:21] (1/3)

the ring changes its power to the fit the user <Shafer> [8/15 @ 20:35] (2/2)

And - Isildur used the ring (it made him invisible) (No Text) <huorn> [8/16 @ 7:06] (0/0)
hobbits never fight? <huorn> [8/16 @ 7:05] (0/0)

well, that's an interesting idea. <Annael> [8/15 @ 10:17] (1/4)

This correctly (and succinctly) interprets Plato with regard to the key difference <NZ Strider> [8/15 @ 18:19] (1/3)

isn't that because <Annael> [8/16 @ 6:24] (2/2)

Well, I was actually getting it <NZ Strider> [8/16 @ 14:07] (0/0)
ahh yes, Original Sin (No Text) <huorn> [8/16 @ 7:17] (0/0)

Except that the Ring... <Inferno> [8/15 @ 9:53] (4/10)

Invisibility and Dwarves <Thevina Finduilas> [8/15 @ 10:43] (1/2)

The Silmarillion says <Curious> [8/15 @ 10:53] (1/1)

Thanks, Curious! =] <Thevina Finduilas> [8/15 @ 11:20] (0/0)

Invisibility <huorn> [8/15 @ 10:34] (0/0)
Nor does it make him invisible to Bombadil <Blue Wizard> [8/15 @ 10:33] (3/3)

Which certainly explains why... <Watson> [8/15 @ 11:07] (0/0)
hmm, about the Three <Annael> [8/15 @ 10:59] (0/0)
If Letter #131 is correct, <Curious> [8/15 @ 10:58] (0/0)

I believe that according to Letter #131, <Curious> [8/15 @ 10:27] (1/1)

While the observed result is the same <Inferno> [8/15 @ 12:16] (0/0)

It is Glaucon, not Socrates, that <Curious> [8/15 @ 9:40] (0/0)

Concordance <Murmuran> [8/15 @ 8:54] (3/5)

The indexes are pretty good ;-) <Eledhwen> [8/15 @ 12:30] (0/0)
well, there is.... <Peachwillow Took> [8/15 @ 9:55] (0/0)
Not unless you want to <Curious> [8/15 @ 9:47] (1/2)

So what you're saying is... <Murmuran> [8/15 @ 11:04] (1/1)

Well, the Bible is not subject to copyright. <Curious> [8/15 @ 11:59] (0/0)

Aragorn and Arwen- a question and a musing <Thevina Finduilas> [8/15 @ 5:41] (6/8)

I don't think she regrets her choice in the end <Leto> [8/15 @ 17:43] (0/0)
This passage really rings true to me... <Karen> [8/15 @ 17:40] (0/0)
Some answers <Ceorl> [8/15 @ 12:27] (0/0)
my thoughts <Lothirienne> [8/15 @ 8:04] (0/0)
I don't have the book here with me <Morwen> [8/15 @ 6:26] (0/0)
A simple injection of realism <Reverend> [8/15 @ 6:15] (2/2)

Thank you all for your comments! <Thevina Finduilas> [8/16 @ 5:34] (0/0)
I agree with Rev. (No Text) <Peachwillow Took> [8/15 @ 9:46] (0/0)

Hm...that reminds me, about missing things.. <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/15 @ 3:30] (7/8)

I had just returned from my first trip to England <Hrothgar> [8/15 @ 14:10] (1/1)

I think it's never too late to thank him... <Karen> [8/15 @ 17:28] (0/0)

Yes, I remember it vividly <Watson> [8/15 @ 13:07] (0/0)
I wasn't around either...I think that is the reason I never see J Tolkien as dead.. (No Text) <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/15 @ 12:24] (0/0)
I wasn't alive... (No Text) <Peachwillow Took> [8/15 @ 9:50] (0/0)
Oh, yes! <Karen> [8/15 @ 8:45] (0/0)
I was too young to register it <Idril Celebrindal> [8/15 @ 8:29] (0/0)
I confess... <Reverend> [8/15 @ 6:17] (0/0)

Dang...I miss every good new debate/discussion topic <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/15 @ 3:05] (3/9)

The same situation <Galathien> [8/15 @ 16:09] (0/0)
What about me over here in New Zealand? <NZ Strider> [8/15 @ 15:56] (0/0)
You seem to start quite a number of your own, though. (No Text) <Reverend> [8/15 @ 6:09] (1/6)

None of them are good or intelligent enough in comparision to the other posters. (No Text) <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/15 @ 7:09] (5/5)

Thanks ya'll :) (No Text) <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/15 @ 12:13] (0/0)
There is no such thing as a bad question... <Watson> [8/15 @ 11:39] (0/0)
dearie me! <Annael> [8/15 @ 8:58] (0/0)
Nonsense! <Idril Celebrindal> [8/15 @ 8:32] (0/0)
I wish I could banish self-censorship. <Curious> [8/15 @ 8:27] (0/0)

Regarding human/elf marriages <hisako> [8/14 @ 22:03] (2/12)

I'm married to Legolas :-) <Legolas'Girl> [8/15 @ 10:15] (0/0)
There is such a romance in Morgoth's Ring. <Curious> [8/15 @ 3:16] (3/10)

Of course I know... <Reverend> [8/15 @ 6:07] (1/3)

Yes, and Elf women just love human males who <Gilian Serind�> [8/15 @ 8:09] (1/2)

A thought ... <Lottelita> [8/15 @ 8:40] (1/1)

Maybe Elf women <hisako> [8/15 @ 13:07] (0/0)

Quite right about the poem. <Morwen> [8/15 @ 5:16] (0/0)
I agree, Tolkien was sexist, but I know the whole Luthien thing <Gilian Serind�> [8/15 @ 4:57] (1/4)

Just to be clear, I didn't say that <Curious> [8/15 @ 6:27] (2/3)

not sexist, but certainly influenced by the culture and time he came to age in. (No Text) <notlost> [8/15 @ 13:54] (0/0)
Sorry, you are right...didn't mean to <Gilian Serind�> [8/15 @ 8:06] (1/1)

Well, <Curious> [8/15 @ 8:37] (0/0)

Whoah! Tol Eressea became England in the original conception! <Karen> [8/14 @ 20:15] (2/6)

I read a comment awhile back stating that Mordor is located in the Karpatians, the place where Dracula 'lived' (No Text) <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/15 @ 3:27] (2/4)

i thought it was set in the vicinity of new zealand...where did i get that? (No Text) <Balletrusse> [8/15 @ 12:57] (0/0)
More like the former Yugoslavia, or the Ottoman Empire. (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [8/15 @ 4:54] (1/2)

Well, it does look like Mordor in some places! <Earendil The Mariner> [8/16 @ 12:21] (1/1)

:-) (No Text) <NZ Strider> [8/16 @ 13:16] (0/0)

Yep. 'Twas a mythology for England. <NZ Strider> [8/14 @ 20:25] (0/0)

UT: The Istari #8 - Free for All #2: Radagast <Altaira> [8/14 @ 18:40] (8/23)

Weren't the eagles that brought new hope to the Host of the West in the battle near Morannon sent by Radagast? ... (No Text) <Galathien> [8/15 @ 16:02] (0/0)
I think Radagast is still around <Idril Celebrindal> [8/15 @ 8:26] (0/0)
My wild theory <Acathalion> [8/15 @ 5:47] (5/5)

Wow! Hilarious! <Entmaiden> [8/15 @ 16:05] (0/0)
Brilliant! <NZ Strider> [8/15 @ 15:13] (0/0)
. . . . . ! <Annael> [8/15 @ 12:26] (0/0)
Now, that's creative reasoning :) <Watson> [8/15 @ 8:26] (0/0)
Ah, it all makes sense now! <Curious> [8/15 @ 6:37] (0/0)

He did not return to Valinor, as the <Curious> [8/15 @ 3:02] (1/5)

Radagast was Gandalfs 'cousin' in The Hobbit am I right? (No Text) <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/15 @ 3:25] (1/4)

Yes, that's how Gandalf refers to him (No Text) <Idril Celebrindal> [8/15 @ 8:09] (1/3)

Hm...was that because the LOTR universe with the Istari Order weren't invented at that point? (No Text) <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/15 @ 8:21] (1/2)

See my post above... (No Text) <Idril Celebrindal> [8/15 @ 8:28] (1/1)

Ah...thanks! Didn't see it =) (No Text) <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/15 @ 12:15] (0/0)

I can't remember who it was... <Karen> [8/14 @ 20:19] (0/0)
Well... <Watson> [8/14 @ 19:19] (2/2)

i like your second theory. (No Text) <Balletrusse> [8/15 @ 13:04] (0/0)
i like your #2. (No Text) <Balletrusse> [8/15 @ 13:04] (0/0)

History is full of people like Radagast <Reverend> [8/14 @ 19:03] (1/2)

Staid and responsible indeed! <Altaira> [8/14 @ 19:21] (1/1)

Of course he's the statue. <Reverend> [8/14 @ 20:56] (0/0)

The Reverend has the best wild theory on Radagast, <NZ Strider> [8/14 @ 19:03] (1/1)

But I'm being staid and responsible today. (No Text) <Reverend> [8/14 @ 19:11] (0/0)

UT: The Istari #7 - Timing is Everything #2 <Altaira> [8/14 @ 18:37] (6/8)

He who would be first must be last <Idril Celebrindal> [8/15 @ 7:54] (0/0)
Thank you, Idril Celebrindal. I am, more <Curious> [8/15 @ 2:55] (1/1)

You're welcome! <Idril Celebrindal> [8/15 @ 8:00] (0/0)

Putting all five <Draupne> [8/15 @ 0:58] (0/0)
Narya <Atlas> [8/14 @ 23:24] (1/1)

I have wondered... <Watson> [8/15 @ 4:55] (0/0)

Possibly... <Watson> [8/14 @ 19:30] (0/0)
Given how slowly <NZ Strider> [8/14 @ 18:52] (0/0)

UT: The Istari #7 - The Council of The Valar <Altaira> [8/14 @ 18:32] (4/11)

I have to wonder... <Morwen> [8/15 @ 5:07] (1/3)

It's funny, though... <Watson> [8/15 @ 5:16] (1/2)

Maybe Gandalf's love for the peoples of Middle-earth <Morwen> [8/15 @ 5:32] (1/1)

Kinda yes, kinda no <Watson> [8/15 @ 8:37] (0/0)

I think Olorin was the only one who realized <Curious> [8/15 @ 2:45] (1/1)

Of course, is it a set-up... <Watson> [8/15 @ 4:35] (0/0)

Oy... <Watson> [8/14 @ 19:56] (0/0)
Hmm... I think that Gandalf's humility <NZ Strider> [8/14 @ 18:46] (2/3)

I wish they would use that criteria... <Watson> [8/15 @ 4:43] (0/0)
A short addition to your comments <Atlas> [8/14 @ 23:04] (1/1)

More on Gandalf's humility <Acathalion> [8/15 @ 2:28] (0/0)

Are the "non-Middle earth" publications by Tolkien worth reading? <Jason> [8/14 @ 16:41] (4/6)

Reading order <Idril Celebrindal> [8/15 @ 8:45] (0/0)
Farmer Giles gets my vote too... <NZ Strider> [8/14 @ 17:31] (1/1)

About Gawain and the Green Knight <Inferno> [8/15 @ 7:43] (0/0)

"Farmer Giles of Ham" is... <Reverend> [8/14 @ 16:58] (1/1)

Curious.... <Alendriel> [8/14 @ 17:56] (0/0)

Ooh, ooh, yes! <Karen> [8/14 @ 16:47] (0/0)

did the Fourth Age end in Noah's Flood? (No Text) <Reverend> [8/14 @ 16:29] (4/13)

I tend to think Jewish and Norse myths were not intertwined <Temujin> [8/15 @ 11:05] (1/1)

Snorri's Edda (one of Tolkien's standard "sources" - <NZ Strider> [8/15 @ 13:31] (0/0)

Ah...but the story of Numenor and the story of Noah (and also the story of Atlantis) are really the same story. (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [8/15 @ 8:11] (0/0)
There needs to be time for <Lothirienne> [8/14 @ 18:00] (1/3)

"and the lovliest of all was the unicorn..." <notlost> [8/14 @ 18:01] (2/2)

Wow! That zips me right back to 1969. :-) (No Text) <Karen> [8/14 @ 20:05] (0/0)
you got it! (No Text) <Lothirienne> [8/14 @ 18:07] (0/0)

Last time I tried to work this out, <NZ Strider> [8/14 @ 17:14] (3/5)

I'm inclined to have a slightly different timeline <Blue Wizard> [8/15 @ 8:05] (1/1)

It's all speculation, of course; <NZ Strider> [8/15 @ 13:35] (0/0)

I'm nowt but a ninnyhammer! <NZ Strider> [8/14 @ 18:39] (1/1)

Logical, captain. <Celandine Brandybuck> [8/14 @ 19:46] (0/0)

what a cool theory NZS. I never knew that Tolkien placed us in any age. <Nemain> [8/14 @ 18:18] (0/0)

First time writer needs help! <Peachwillow Took> [8/14 @ 15:34] (3/5)

I like your dialog. <Karen> [8/14 @ 20:36] (1/1)

Oh, and... <Karen> [8/15 @ 1:36] (0/0)

As a beginner author myself, <Galathien> [8/14 @ 17:43] (0/0)
As a (thus far) unofficial writer myself.... <Reverend> [8/14 @ 16:55] (1/1)

Good advice, Rev.... <notlost> [8/14 @ 17:20] (0/0)

how do you find a saved message? (No Text) <Peachwillow Took> [8/14 @ 15:24] (1/2)

If you mean a message <NZ Strider> [8/14 @ 15:28] (1/1)

Thanks (No Text) <Peachwillow Took> [8/14 @ 15:32] (0/0)

Is it just me or <BrambleroseBbuck> [8/14 @ 14:25] (2/2)

See the heading directly above. <Reverend> [8/14 @ 14:39] (0/0)
if you read the text above... <little prince> [8/14 @ 14:38] (0/0)

For Draupne: Old Norse gand- <NZ Strider> [8/14 @ 13:24] (1/1)

Thanks! <Draupne> [8/15 @ 0:34] (0/0)

All previous questions are interesting but <Jocko Drakd�dare�> [8/14 @ 11:59] (12/14)

My 9-year old nephew <Hrothgar> [8/15 @ 14:19] (0/0)
hey welcome back (No Text) <Teleri_Maiden> [8/15 @ 4:29] (0/0)
I've done my best to forget you .... <Draupne> [8/15 @ 0:29] (0/0)
Good to see you JD! (No Text) <Altaira> [8/14 @ 18:59] (0/0)
Wings, or no wings, all you need is some Pixie dust! (No Text) <notlost> [8/14 @ 18:00] (0/0)
Hey, Jocko! Good to see you again! (No Text) <Karen> [8/14 @ 16:43] (0/0)
'Drakd�dare'? You swedish? :) (No Text) <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/14 @ 13:56] (1/2)

Just looked at the name: Dragonslayer in Swedish? (No Text) <NZ Strider> [8/14 @ 20:03] (1/1)

Yes, that's correct! Greetings, Jocko! (No Text) <V�on_UB> [8/15 @ 1:59] (0/0)

I think I came in after your departure, <NZ Strider> [8/14 @ 13:26] (0/0)
it's always nice to come back here. <little prince> [8/14 @ 13:17] (0/0)
How can one forget a name like that? :) (No Text) <Watson> [8/14 @ 12:59] (0/0)
Balrog wings are great with habanero sauce and blue cheese dressing! <Idril Celebrindal> [8/14 @ 12:54] (0/0)
Batter-dip 'em. <Celandine Brandybuck> [8/14 @ 12:30] (0/0)

My 2-cents' worth on the religious overtones in LoTR <Karen> [8/14 @ 9:58] (9/46)

my point of view <Galathien> [8/15 @ 16:40] (0/0)
Is it oversimplifying to say that what <mallorn_woodsnake> [8/14 @ 17:32] (2/6)

oh, really nice post! <Annael> [8/15 @ 7:20] (1/2)

There's a saying... <Karen> [8/15 @ 8:39] (1/1)

Psst... Karen.... <mallorn_woodsnake> [8/15 @ 15:36] (0/0)

Great post. Thanks! <Karen> [8/14 @ 20:25] (1/2)

Thank you very much <mallorn_woodsnake> [8/14 @ 21:06] (1/1)

Don't be scared to post. <Karen> [8/15 @ 8:41] (0/0)

Thanks, everybody! <Karen> [8/14 @ 16:50] (1/1)

thanks for continuing the discussion <Annael> [8/15 @ 7:06] (0/0)

It also really depends <NZ Strider> [8/14 @ 15:26] (1/3)

Now, I took 'Leaf by Niggle' ... <Karen> [8/14 @ 16:29] (1/2)

I have to read that, don't I? <Annael> [8/15 @ 7:04] (1/1)

Yes! <Curious> [8/15 @ 7:55] (0/0)

I don't really bother with religion. I don't see LOTR or the other books as religious, I see it as a great story and a testament to Tolkiens brilliance, but thats about it. (No Text) <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/14 @ 13:59] (0/0)
In the same story? <Watson> [8/14 @ 13:05] (1/1)

Yep! <Karen> [8/14 @ 16:31] (0/0)

I'd say <Annael> [8/14 @ 12:34] (3/24)

But do not forget: there's also <NZ Strider> [8/14 @ 14:56] (3/18)

well, here's a question . . . <Annael> [8/15 @ 6:56] (1/2)

Well, if you want an honest answer, <NZ Strider> [8/15 @ 13:12] (1/1)

Well . . . <Annael> [8/15 @ 13:53] (0/0)

In Tolkien's 'Essay on Fairy Stories'... <Karen> [8/14 @ 16:33] (0/0)
I knew a professor... <Alendriel> [8/14 @ 16:05] (2/13)

Sometimes a commentator's interpretation <NZ Strider> [8/14 @ 16:20] (5/10)

I don't see that much disagreement, and.. <notlost> [8/15 @ 14:20] (0/0)
I respectfully disagree. (You asked for it!) <Curious> [8/15 @ 9:59] (2/5)

I suppose I did! <NZ Strider> [8/15 @ 13:20] (0/0)
The problem is one of control. <Reverend> [8/15 @ 10:36] (2/3)

Ooooh, Rev., so you're one of "them".... <notlost> [8/15 @ 14:25] (1/1)

Only as an alternative.... <Reverend> [8/15 @ 16:33] (0/0)

Tolkien himself used this method. <Curious> [8/15 @ 11:08] (0/0)

I agree with that. <Annael> [8/15 @ 6:58] (0/0)
Exactly! <Atlas> [8/14 @ 22:41] (0/0)
The Test of Time <Alendriel> [8/14 @ 17:48] (0/0)

One of the things that I find most interesting <Blue Wizard> [8/14 @ 16:12] (1/1)

It proves... <Watson> [8/14 @ 17:19] (0/0)

Which is exactly the reason <Curious> [8/14 @ 12:58] (0/0)
oops, meant Karen not NZ. <Annael> [8/14 @ 12:37] (2/3)

*hee hee* thanks! <Karen> [8/14 @ 16:41] (0/0)
So mine was one <NZ Strider> [8/14 @ 14:23] (1/1)

no - nothing recent in fact <Annael> [8/15 @ 7:03] (0/0)

The way I look at it is this <Blue Wizard> [8/14 @ 11:22] (1/2)

Yes, it is that sort of universal response <Curious> [8/14 @ 11:26] (1/1)

Of course there's such a thing as truth... <Soothfast> [8/14 @ 13:58] (0/0)

And as I understand it, he <Curious> [8/14 @ 10:34] (0/0)

Dragons <Bboy486> [8/14 @ 8:21] (2/7)

Repost: All you ever wanted to know about dragons... <NZ Strider> [8/14 @ 15:21] (0/0)
Hard to say. <Reverend> [8/14 @ 8:36] (2/5)

where does Scatha... <little prince> [8/14 @ 15:08] (1/3)

It is a "he"! <NZ Strider> [8/14 @ 15:13] (1/2)

thanks a lot! <little prince> [8/14 @ 15:20] (1/1)

Lovely <Reverend> [8/14 @ 16:22] (0/0)

Good answer. <Curious> [8/14 @ 10:45] (0/0)

Does anyone else remember <rdh007> [8/14 @ 5:03] (1/2)

You're not crazy <Alquawen> [8/14 @ 6:17] (1/1)

It gave a sense of <Alendriel> [8/14 @ 16:11] (0/0)

The Silmarillion around 100 pages - Please Help <Villordsutch> [8/14 @ 1:45] (1/9)

I have it in a word doc <mforce> [8/14 @ 4:38] (2/8)

I should very much... like to hold it again... <Earendil The Mariner> [8/14 @ 12:35] (2/5)

Earendil, let me explain what Curious has said <NZ Strider> [8/14 @ 13:47] (1/3)

Temptation <Earendil The Mariner> [8/14 @ 14:30] (1/2)

None of us resists temptation easily! <NZ Strider> [8/14 @ 15:08] (1/1)

Yeah, and they give out advice! *remembers a few jokes...* <Earendil The Mariner> [8/14 @ 15:17] (0/0)

I am uncomfortable with this request. <Curious> [8/14 @ 13:32] (0/0)

Thanx, but... <Villordsutch> [8/14 @ 5:04] (1/1)

Anytime...enjoy your reading. (No Text) <mforce> [8/14 @ 5:07] (0/0)

Virtues in Middle-earth - musing and question <Celandine Brandybuck> [8/13 @ 21:10] (7/15)

Look to what caused some of the greatest evils and the greatest good in the history of ME <mallorn_woodsnake> [8/14 @ 17:57] (0/0)
Hmm... <Watson> [8/14 @ 8:09] (1/5)

Divided and scattered is right. <Curious> [8/14 @ 8:44] (1/4)

The justification of such violence <Celandine Brandybuck> [8/14 @ 12:28] (2/3)

I wasn't bothered <Alendriel> [8/14 @ 16:20] (1/1)

True, although <Celandine Brandybuck> [8/14 @ 17:31] (0/0)

Yes, comes very close to... <Watson> [8/14 @ 13:14] (0/0)

Mercy, integrity, loyalty, courage, tenacity, and love <Idril Celebrindal> [8/14 @ 8:07] (1/1)

What she said. I'd just add: <Annael> [8/14 @ 9:05] (0/0)

A sense of the past and a love of nature. <Lottelita> [8/14 @ 8:05] (0/0)
wow... <Balletrusse> [8/14 @ 7:36] (0/0)
First, what is your opinion, and why? (No Text) <Curious> [8/14 @ 7:15] (1/2)

In general <Celandine Brandybuck> [8/14 @ 12:21] (1/1)

I find the morality of Middle-earth rather modern. <Curious> [8/14 @ 19:14] (0/0)

I think loyalty was highly valued in Middle-earth <Morwen> [8/14 @ 6:18] (0/0)

Outside Middle Earth <Bboy486> [8/13 @ 20:32] (1/4)

Unfortuantely, the world has been changed. <Reverend> [8/13 @ 20:53] (1/3)

Vala <Bboy486> [8/13 @ 21:03] (2/2)

In brief <Buckshee > [8/14 @ 5:23] (0/0)
Read the Sil! (No Text) <V�on_UB> [8/14 @ 2:59] (0/0)

of galadriel's journey into middle-earth; which version do you prefer? <quipy> [8/13 @ 19:22] (3/7)

As NZ Strider has expressed in verse, <Curious> [8/14 @ 7:06] (0/0)
Picking #2 results in 5,000 years in purgatory <Reverend> [8/13 @ 20:41] (3/4)

You are TOTALLY right reverend. (No Text) < mog, Lord of Balrogs> [8/14 @ 10:56] (0/0)
I think you mean The Road Goes Ever On, as <Curious> [8/14 @ 6:52] (1/1)

No doubt. <Reverend> [8/14 @ 7:17] (0/0)

Agree! (Couldn't have put it quite so nicely tho'.) (No Text) <NZ Strider> [8/13 @ 22:41] (0/0)

#2 for me <Altaira> [8/13 @ 20:04] (0/0)

UT: The Istari #6 - Free-for-all #1: The Blue Wizards <Altaira> [8/13 @ 17:35] (8/18)

Much of the works and results of Tolkien's good characters <mallorn_woodsnake> [8/14 @ 16:25] (0/0)
Did the Istari fail??? <beren_boy> [8/14 @ 13:17] (1/1)

The goal may have been reached... <Watson> [8/14 @ 16:02] (0/0)

Annael, if you <Curious> [8/14 @ 10:02] (2/4)

That doesn't work, unfortunately. <Blue Wizard> [8/14 @ 10:15] (2/2)

well, anyone is welcome to moderate it. (No Text) <Annael> [8/14 @ 10:45] (0/0)
OK. (No Text) <Curious> [8/14 @ 10:25] (0/0)

I am trying <Annael> [8/14 @ 10:15] (0/0)

i agree with Morwen (No Text) <Gray Wizard> [8/14 @ 9:48] (0/0)
The Blue Wizards - repost of an extravagant conce <Stanislaus Bocian> [8/14 @ 9:30] (0/0)
Perhaps Tolkien wanted to leave his options open here <Morwen> [8/14 @ 5:31] (1/1)

Tolkien did say they failed... <Watson> [8/14 @ 7:55] (0/0)

I think <NZ Strider> [8/13 @ 22:24] (1/2)

LOL! Now *that's* speculation <Altaira> [8/14 @ 18:58] (1/1)

Well, you asked for wild speculation! <NZ Strider> [8/14 @ 20:00] (0/0)

I lean in Tolkien's direction... <Watson> [8/13 @ 19:30] (1/2)

I agree. (No Text) <Curious> [8/14 @ 4:48] (1/1)

Curious . . . <Annael> [8/14 @ 9:14] (0/0)

UT: The Istari #5 - Did The Valar (finally) make a Good Decision? <Altaira> [8/13 @ 17:14] (5/9)

Secret agents of the Valar <Idril Celebrindal> [8/14 @ 10:42] (1/1)

Excellent point about making Sauron overconfident. <Curious> [8/14 @ 11:15] (0/0)

My thoughts. <Curious> [8/14 @ 4:01] (0/0)
My thoughts <NZ Strider> [8/13 @ 22:34] (1/3)

Good Point <Altaira> [8/14 @ 7:06] (2/2)

And Maeglin. (No Text) <Curious> [8/14 @ 7:26] (0/0)
"Fallen" does not necessarily mean "evil." <Curious> [8/14 @ 7:22] (0/0)

A little bit of both, I think <Watson> [8/13 @ 19:17] (0/0)
I'm not all the way caught up but.. <Teleri_Maiden> [8/13 @ 17:29] (0/0)

UT: The Istari #4 - The Valar Make Amends <Altaira> [8/13 @ 17:09] (1/21)

Oh, gracious... <Watson> [8/13 @ 19:03] (4/20)

I agree, especially with #4 <Reverend> [8/14 @ 8:11] (3/8)

We haven't had <NZ Strider> [8/14 @ 15:46] (1/1)

I wouldn't say heretical... <Watson> [8/14 @ 16:04] (0/0)

I really like your UUT. <Karen> [8/14 @ 10:09] (1/1)

Me too. And inspired answer! :) (No Text) <Altaira> [8/14 @ 18:52] (0/0)

About their "clothing" <Watson> [8/14 @ 8:38] (2/3)

I remember something from ROTK <Entmaiden> [8/14 @ 18:16] (1/1)

Actually... <Watson> [8/14 @ 20:09] (0/0)

Ah, I am instructed. <Reverend> [8/14 @ 8:57] (0/0)

I disagree with #4. <Curious> [8/14 @ 3:32] (1/7)

Well... <Watson> [8/14 @ 4:30] (1/6)

I am sorry if it seems that way. <Curious> [8/14 @ 4:55] (1/5)

This is a difference of style <Watson> [8/14 @ 7:47] (2/4)

I hope you know... <Karen> [8/14 @ 10:14] (0/0)
Thanks for letting me know. <Curious> [8/14 @ 10:08] (1/2)

Ah -- now I understand <NZ Strider> [8/14 @ 16:05] (1/1)

Which proves the point... <Watson> [8/14 @ 17:30] (0/0)

Sorry, can't add to this. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [8/13 @ 22:36] (0/0)
I thought you might weigh in on this <Altaira> [8/13 @ 19:54] (1/1)

I rather suspect... <Watson> [8/14 @ 4:40] (0/0)

Books in original <Galathien> [8/13 @ 16:44] (1/2)

We've had some recent discussions along those lines <Altaira> [8/13 @ 18:11] (1/1)

Thank you... <Galathien> [8/14 @ 17:09] (0/0)

Eagles and Gandalf and The One Ring <ElfLordNick> [8/13 @ 15:36] (3/8)

Also, the Eagles as emissaries of the Valar <NZ Strider> [8/13 @ 21:55] (2/5)

probably walking into an ambush here..... <StormCrowTheGrey> [8/14 @ 5:22] (2/3)

Heavens; no ambush here -- you and Acathalion <NZ Strider> [8/14 @ 13:36] (0/0)
Good point. <Karen> [8/14 @ 10:21] (1/1)

Also remember... <Watson> [8/14 @ 10:53] (0/0)

Just to add... <Acathalion> [8/14 @ 4:54] (0/0)

Witness the words of the Lord of Eagles himself <Altaira> [8/13 @ 18:23] (0/0)
No <Watson> [8/13 @ 15:45] (0/0)

quick question <Arador> [8/13 @ 15:25] (3/3)

Well, <Celandine Brandybuck> [8/13 @ 20:12] (0/0)
I'd agree with Moriel, but <Galathien> [8/13 @ 16:09] (0/0)
I'd say there's no difference here <Moriel> [8/13 @ 15:54] (0/0)

Question on Legolas. <Eowyn, White Lady of Rohan> [8/13 @ 13:44] (4/7)

thoughts <Sorehead> [8/13 @ 16:50] (1/1)

yeah, start running from Legolas fangirls, k? ;) (No Text) <Caitie-the-Slightly-Ecru> [8/13 @ 18:56] (0/0)

Thank! I didn't think so either but was still curious :) (No Text) <Eowyn, White Lady of Rohan> [8/13 @ 14:15] (0/0)
To put it simply, no. < mog, Lord of Balrogs> [8/13 @ 14:11] (0/0)
... a *female* companion? ;-) (No Text) <Lottelita> [8/13 @ 14:10] (1/2)

Depends on whether you think... <RosieLass> [8/13 @ 14:15] (1/1)

that's great (No Text) <Ehtemir> [8/13 @ 20:17] (0/0)

Does Tolkien cheat? <Annael> [8/13 @ 12:21] (4/15)

One can answer this on several levels <NZ Strider> [8/13 @ 22:09] (2/3)

amen. (No Text) <Balletrusse> [8/14 @ 11:23] (0/0)
I think Shadowfax understands speech. <Annael> [8/14 @ 7:32] (1/1)

Ah -- but I <NZ Strider> [8/14 @ 14:22] (0/0)

Not inconsistent at all <Moriel> [8/13 @ 16:51] (1/2)

That's exactly how I understood it Moriel <Teleri_Maiden> [8/13 @ 17:06] (1/1)

I think this is the slant PJ is going to take in the movie. <Annael> [8/14 @ 7:33] (0/0)

But does Aragorn <RosieLass> [8/13 @ 12:35] (1/4)

Aragorn... <Watson> [8/13 @ 12:45] (1/3)

Isn't there supposed to be Numenorean blood <RosieLass> [8/13 @ 12:52] (1/2)

quite right <huorn> [8/13 @ 13:03] (1/1)

well, that's the throwback thing again <Annael> [8/13 @ 13:09] (0/0)

If he were writing... <Watson> [8/13 @ 12:31] (2/2)

IMHO2, I must say! <Earendil The Mariner> [8/14 @ 14:39] (0/0)
Not to mention that <Lottelita> [8/13 @ 12:35] (0/0)

"His cat, he calls her..." <RosieLass> [8/13 @ 12:18] (3/4)

Sam's choice <Morwen> [8/13 @ 19:18] (0/0)
I get the impression that... <notlost> [8/13 @ 18:09] (0/0)
By the way... <RosieLass> [8/13 @ 12:20] (1/1)

Random topics are what we live for! <Altaira> [8/13 @ 18:36] (0/0)

hehe...I found a typo in my copy of the Sil <BrambleroseBbuck> [8/13 @ 11:38] (1/1)

my version of LOTR has 5 typos at least <Arador> [8/13 @ 11:57] (0/0)

A question concerning Elvish haircolour <Celebear> [8/13 @ 10:06] (2/2)

Here's a nice link to a site about Elvish haircolour (No Text - Link Inside) <Tauriel> [8/13 @ 10:52] (0/0)
I did a post on this a couple of months ago. <Thevina Finduilas> [8/13 @ 10:30] (0/0)

The House of Bor...gone? <PhantomS> [8/13 @ 7:36] (1/1)

Bor's kin were probably slain to the last man, the evil men ... <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/13 @ 8:03] (0/0)

The other Istari <Tharangil> [8/13 @ 7:07] (3/3)

don't forget me! ;) <Caitie-the-Slightly-Ecru> [8/13 @ 19:01] (0/0)
An excellent source of Wizard Information (No Text - Link Inside) <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/13 @ 8:00] (0/0)
they say ALAKAZAM! and... <PhantomS> [8/13 @ 7:32] (0/0)

Or perhaps <Squatamala> [8/13 @ 0:01] (0/0)

Fourth Age family squabbles <Squatamala> [8/12 @ 23:58] (3/4)

Oh those Hobbits are might queer they are! <Moriel> [8/13 @ 16:17] (1/1)

not to mention . . . <Annael> [8/14 @ 9:02] (0/0)

Sam's spider fetish . . . <Annael> [8/13 @ 12:24] (0/0)
Rosie to Sam: "Dad, Uncle Frodo's having one of his creepy flashbacks" (No Text) <sundering_c> [8/13 @ 12:16] (0/0)

Horses in LOTR <hobbitfoot> [8/12 @ 19:43] (3/3)

In addition to what the others have said, <NZ Strider> [8/13 @ 20:54] (0/0)
Horse expert I may not be, but... <PhantomS> [8/13 @ 7:29] (0/0)
Two possible reasons <Morwen> [8/12 @ 20:29] (0/0)

Q: Are the horses that elves ride a different breed/species from the horses men ride <Leto> [8/12 @ 17:25] (3/6)

Maybe. <Curious> [8/13 @ 4:17] (1/1)

that's an interesting idea . . . <Annael> [8/13 @ 11:20] (0/0)

Well, <Altaira> [8/12 @ 18:46] (0/0)
breeds <Sorehead> [8/12 @ 17:32] (2/2)

Also Legolas could ride a horse of Rohan elf-style. (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [8/13 @ 8:09] (0/0)
horse talk <PhantomS> [8/13 @ 7:11] (0/0)

hi everyone! <Teleri_Maiden> [8/12 @ 17:24] (2/2)

Welcome back! <Altaira> [8/12 @ 18:36] (0/0)
howdy, jump on in (No Text) <Ehtemir> [8/12 @ 17:39] (0/0)

different versions? <Garina> [8/12 @ 16:58] (3/3)

Successive editions <NZ Strider> [8/12 @ 22:01] (0/0)
I'm not sure I understand <Moriel> [8/12 @ 17:56] (0/0)
it's probably the same good stuff as before (No Text) <Ehtemir> [8/12 @ 17:33] (0/0)

UT: The Istari #3 - Call it a Hunch? <Altaira> [8/12 @ 16:39] (3/6)

Cirdan and the Istari <Padster> [8/13 @ 5:10] (1/1)

Though I've met you in the Arena <NZ Strider> [8/13 @ 20:45] (0/0)

Good questions! Here're my answers, such as they may be... <NZ Strider> [8/12 @ 21:40] (2/2)

One reason to think... <Watson> [8/13 @ 5:15] (0/0)
What if Cirdan "took" his power <Draupne> [8/13 @ 1:25] (0/0)

Several possibilities: <Watson> [8/12 @ 18:53] (0/0)

UT: The Istari #2 - Timing is Everthing <Altaira> [8/12 @ 16:29] (4/4)

My thoughts <NZ Strider> [8/12 @ 21:28] (0/0)
Well... <Watson> [8/12 @ 19:14] (0/0)
Indecision? Remorse? <lumpkin> [8/12 @ 19:04] (0/0)
they weren't needed just yet <Ehtemir> [8/12 @ 17:31] (0/0)

UT: The Istari #1 - Why Wizards? <Altaira> [8/12 @ 16:27] (4/15)

Tolkien was unhappily stuck with several... <Reverend> [8/13 @ 15:03] (0/0)
My thoughts <NZ Strider> [8/12 @ 21:09] (2/11)

I still have problems... <Watson> [8/13 @ 5:20] (1/8)

Which silly image? <Blue Wizard> [8/13 @ 6:25] (2/7)

That's a good point, and also fits nicely <Blue Wizard> [8/13 @ 9:24] (1/3)

Yes, but... <Watson> [8/13 @ 9:48] (1/2)

But, if they have three pairs of wings each <Blue Wizard> [8/13 @ 10:29] (1/1)

Yes, that's what one sees most often <Watson> [8/13 @ 11:09] (0/0)

The silly popular image, of course <Watson> [8/13 @ 8:56] (1/2)

If it makes you feel any better, you can <NZ Strider> [8/13 @ 15:49] (1/1)

Well, it's a more interesting image... <Watson> [8/13 @ 16:14] (0/0)

A question about "gand" <Draupne> [8/13 @ 1:08] (1/1)

Tolkien does somewhere explicitly <NZ Strider> [8/13 @ 15:41] (0/0)

I think the word "Istari" is specific to the five sent to Middle Earth. <Morwen> [8/12 @ 20:44] (0/0)
It seems to me... <Watson> [8/12 @ 17:21] (0/0)

On the Silmarils and the Ruin of Doriath <WillakaLliw> [8/12 @ 14:09] (4/8)

Sorry < mog, Lord of Balrogs> [8/13 @ 10:56] (0/0)
Re-read the story. <Reverend> [8/12 @ 15:04] (2/3)

um, Reverend...? w/all due respect.... <PhantomS> [8/13 @ 7:17] (1/1)

Part of the fun of working from memory (No Text) <Reverend> [8/13 @ 14:23] (0/0)

My fingers hurt just by looking at this post, nicely done :) (No Text) <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/12 @ 15:28] (0/0)

With all due respect - <Robin Smallburrow> [8/12 @ 14:40] (0/0)
The Dwarves <Inferno> [8/12 @ 14:32] (1/1)

Never mind. (No Text) <Robin Smallburrow> [8/12 @ 14:57] (0/0)

Of Dwarves and Rings <Thevina Finduilas> [8/12 @ 12:06] (5/8)

More thoughts (and questions!) about the Rings and Dwarves.. <Thevina Finduilas> [8/14 @ 5:25] (0/0)
In that same appendix Tolkien writes <NZ Strider> [8/12 @ 22:13] (0/0)
Nice Question <Altaira> [8/12 @ 17:04] (0/0)
questioning the power of Sauron <Sorehead> [8/12 @ 17:02] (0/0)
All of them have the same effect... <WillakaLliw> [8/12 @ 14:03] (2/3)

Side effects, more likely <PhantomS> [8/13 @ 7:50] (0/0)
some things <Ehtemir> [8/12 @ 15:01] (1/1)

Wow good answer <Teleri_Maiden> [8/12 @ 17:41] (0/0)

Saruman <Bboy486> [8/12 @ 11:45] (4/6)

Yes <Altaira> [8/12 @ 17:19] (0/0)
just a thought <Sorehead> [8/12 @ 17:07] (0/0)
He was a double-crosser, so to speak <Lady Greenarcher> [8/12 @ 11:55] (1/2)

Did he join Sauron? <Pedril> [8/12 @ 13:07] (1/1)

Kind of <Altaira> [8/12 @ 17:23] (0/0)

The Treason of Isengard <Samurai Mole> [8/12 @ 11:54] (0/0)

LOTR Ending (Spoiler (Story Spoiler) <bud> [8/12 @ 11:36] (3/7)

good question <slavefive> [8/12 @ 17:28] (1/2)

Yes, Sam deserved to go <Mayflower> [8/12 @ 21:26] (1/1)

Agreed <Alquawen> [8/14 @ 6:05] (0/0)

LOTR ending <Mayflower> [8/12 @ 16:25] (0/0)
Well, I bet they kinda wanted to go <Lady Greenarcher> [8/12 @ 11:48] (1/2)

maturity <Alquawen> [8/12 @ 19:52] (1/1)

Well put (No Text) <Tary�v�wen > [8/13 @ 20:41] (0/0)

How a non-Christian responds to LOTR <Annael> [8/12 @ 10:24] (15/26)

I agree with you completely, well put!!! (No Text) <beren_boy> [8/14 @ 2:00] (0/0)
As one who <Celandine Brandybuck> [8/13 @ 20:16] (0/0)
Very nicely said.. <Eruviell> [8/13 @ 15:52] (0/0)
Beautiful, Annael! Thank you. (No Text) <white owl> [8/13 @ 15:30] (0/0)
eloquently put! and <Froda> [8/13 @ 9:46] (0/0)
I'm afraid I disagree with you at some points... <Durin III> [8/13 @ 1:55] (1/1)

I was just talking about LOTR <Annael> [8/13 @ 8:34] (0/0)

Patrick Curry in his book "Defending Middle-earth" <NZ Strider> [8/12 @ 19:27] (3/5)

Very well said (No Text) <Reverend> [8/14 @ 7:35] (0/0)
answers <Annael> [8/13 @ 8:26] (1/2)

Some remarks (all friendly!) <NZ Strider> [8/13 @ 15:36] (1/1)

Check out the 'Dialogue of Finrod and Arabeth'... <Reverend> [8/14 @ 7:40] (0/0)

wow <Ehtemir> [8/12 @ 20:11] (0/0)

Tolkien's tells us he deliberately suppressed... <Reverend> [8/12 @ 15:35] (1/1)

There's a term editors use to writers sometimes <Annael> [8/13 @ 8:42] (0/0)

same here, in some respects <Ehtemir> [8/12 @ 14:50] (0/0)
Although I don't agree with any of this in the real world (tolkien's world is obviously fictional), you did a great way of explaining the "religion" of middle-earth. (No Text) <WillakaLliw> [8/12 @ 14:07] (0/0)
great thoughts, thanks (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [8/12 @ 13:42] (0/0)
well articulated thoughts! <notlost> [8/12 @ 12:59] (0/0)
Excellent thoughts, to which I might add... <Watson> [8/12 @ 11:14] (2/4)

You are right in saying that in the beginning nothing was evil, however... <Durin III> [8/13 @ 2:12] (1/1)

Tolkien's humanity is certainly fallen <Reverend> [8/13 @ 14:45] (0/0)

This is the best example... <Reverend> [8/12 @ 15:10] (1/1)

Either felt compelled... <Watson> [8/12 @ 16:23] (0/0)

Well put. Annael. In the Tolkien class I took <Lottelita> [8/12 @ 10:32] (0/0)
Beautifully said. Thanks! (No Text) <Karen> [8/12 @ 10:31] (0/0)

When does the First age end <BrambleroseBbuck> [8/12 @ 8:34] (1/1)

You haven't gotten there yet. <Inferno> [8/12 @ 8:53] (0/0)

Finding God in The Lord of the Rings <kstateksig> [8/12 @ 8:08] (6/11)

You might find Tolkien's "Essay on Fairy Stories" interesting. <Karen> [8/12 @ 12:30] (0/0)
I read it and enjoyed it. <RosieLass> [8/12 @ 11:38] (1/1)

Same here. I didn't see any bible-related stuff until after reading "Finding God in LotR" (No Text) <WillakaLliw> [8/12 @ 14:13] (0/0)

Welcome! And... <notlost> [8/12 @ 10:58] (0/0)
I'm not a Christian and I really enjoyed that book. <Karen> [8/12 @ 9:00] (0/0)
Here's the problem <Blue Wizard> [8/12 @ 8:38] (2/4)

Some thoughts <Tary�v�wen > [8/13 @ 20:54] (0/0)
i'm sorry, but to me, that didn't make much sense <Ehtemir> [8/12 @ 14:36] (1/2)

They changed "Catholic" to "Christian" (No Text) <Blue Wizard> [8/12 @ 15:15] (1/1)

ahhh, that passed me by (No Text) <Ehtemir> [8/12 @ 17:21] (0/0)

No, but I've seen these booklets... <BrambleroseBbuck> [8/12 @ 8:31] (0/0)

follow along <Garina> [8/12 @ 7:17] (1/1)

Yep! September 2nd <Tauriel> [8/12 @ 7:37] (0/0)

Hobbits: Eru's secret weapon against Sauron? <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/12 @ 5:35] (3/5)

No and Yes <Altaira> [8/12 @ 17:55] (0/0)
Some more thoughts <Thevina Finduilas> [8/12 @ 12:31] (0/0)
Yes and no <Moriel> [8/12 @ 6:51] (2/2)

I'd approach it from a different angle <Inferno> [8/12 @ 8:58] (0/0)
My thoughts exactly <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/12 @ 8:01] (0/0)

Any ideas <StormCrowTheGrey> [8/12 @ 1:14] (1/5)

The Brown Lands <Watson> [8/12 @ 4:31] (4/4)

I agree. (No Text) <Curious> [8/14 @ 4:43] (0/0)
What a great theory! <Thevina Finduilas> [8/12 @ 6:54] (0/0)
I love that... <notlost> [8/12 @ 6:08] (0/0)
Thanks Watson, gives me some point of reference <StormCrowTheGrey> [8/12 @ 5:17] (0/0)

ok i was reading old stuff from the main board.. <Balrog Boy> [8/11 @ 20:45] (5/11)

It is a mere silliness <Uitlander> [8/12 @ 7:25] (0/0)
it was a collective illusion...or just a bit of fun... (No Text) <Froda> [8/12 @ 6:27] (0/0)
Frankly... <Watson> [8/12 @ 4:36] (1/6)

Of course it doesn't *really* say 'hi'; it's like a mondegreen. <Karen> [8/12 @ 7:47] (1/5)

You understand the aural trick, but... <Watson> [8/12 @ 8:07] (1/4)

LOL! Eggroll! <Karen> [8/12 @ 9:03] (1/3)

Those are the same people... <RosieLass> [8/12 @ 11:48] (1/2)

What a hoot! <notlost> [8/12 @ 16:11] (1/1)

Unfortunately, most of the lines I misheard <RosieLass> [8/12 @ 16:22] (0/0)

Appearently, <amanda marie> [8/11 @ 20:57] (0/0)
hmmm . . . i don't know (No Text) <Ehtemir> [8/11 @ 20:49] (0/0)

the home series <Ehtemir> [8/11 @ 20:28] (3/4)

thanks to all of you (No Text) <Ehtemir> [8/12 @ 14:23] (0/0)
HOME is great <Moriel> [8/12 @ 7:04] (0/0)
There are gems in almost every volume <NZ Strider> [8/11 @ 20:42] (1/1)

I very much agree.... <Reverend> [8/12 @ 7:56] (0/0)

I've always wondered... <Karen> [8/11 @ 20:18] (5/9)

orcs <Sorehead> [8/12 @ 17:15] (0/0)
Ever had brainfreeze from drinking very cold beverages fast? hehe :) (No Text) <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/12 @ 5:37] (0/0)
Well,... <Tauriel> [8/12 @ 1:12] (0/0)
It's Gimli who says that. <NZ Strider> [8/11 @ 20:51] (1/3)

icy coldness= evil influenced? <Arador> [8/11 @ 21:50] (2/2)

I object <Silverlode> [8/12 @ 13:32] (0/0)
Thanks, good ideas! <Karen> [8/12 @ 6:25] (0/0)

Good question, I wonder that often too, as I often drink from the icy cold springs in the forest near my home... <Rider Of The Rohirrim> [8/11 @ 20:31] (1/1)

yes i do enjoy a good ice cold beverage,,, <Balrog Boy> [8/11 @ 21:19] (0/0)

What do you most admire about Hobbits ? <Jeff2> [8/11 @ 18:17] (14/15)

What impresses me <Jerseygirl80> [8/13 @ 20:23] (0/0)
Positivity <Rhionnach> [8/12 @ 16:48] (0/0)
Elevensies <Pedril> [8/12 @ 13:21] (0/0)
Aside from the furry feet... <Uitlander> [8/12 @ 7:40] (0/0)
"Food" is not a dirty word <Watson> [8/12 @ 6:35] (1/1)

I just realized this morning... <Karen> [8/12 @ 7:48] (0/0)

they have a sense of humor... <Froda> [8/12 @ 6:29] (0/0)
simplicity and commonness if that's a word <Ehtemir> [8/11 @ 20:13] (0/0)
Plain hobbit sense <Morwen> [8/11 @ 20:02] (0/0)
Loyalty <Karen> [8/11 @ 19:55] (0/0)
Courage <Altaira> [8/11 @ 19:38] (0/0)
I don't have my book with me, but... <Nimrodel > [8/11 @ 19:13] (0/0)
Innocence <Alendriel> [8/11 @ 18:57] (0/0)
Hobbits. <amanda marie> [8/11 @ 18:51] (0/0)
Smallness... <Blackheart> [8/11 @ 18:47] (0/0)

Someone asked me to explain how Narsil might have been re-forged, so here you go... <Rider Of The Rohirrim> [8/11 @ 15:43] (10/23)

I would expect that there is one other possibility <Blue Wizard> [8/12 @ 5:25] (1/1)

I suppose I should have read Hama's post first <Blue Wizard> [8/12 @ 8:00] (0/0)

"Re-forging" vs. "forged anew" <Hama of Rohan> [8/11 @ 20:27] (1/1)

I'm glad you asked... <Rider Of The Rohirrim> [8/11 @ 20:37] (0/0)

Very interesting, Rider! <Morwen> [8/11 @ 20:07] (1/3)

I'm glad that you appreciate the difficulty involved... <Rider Of The Rohirrim> [8/11 @ 20:15] (1/2)

I didn't realize <amanda marie> [8/11 @ 20:19] (1/1)

Yes, it's quite complex, <Rider Of The Rohirrim> [8/11 @ 20:26] (0/0)

Thanks! <Karen> [8/11 @ 20:01] (1/4)

Very interesting, how old is your son? Just curious, because we should talk, I'm the only blacksmith I know... (No Text) <Rider Of The Rohirrim> [8/11 @ 20:03] (1/3)

He's 21, and only an amateur... <Karen> [8/11 @ 20:27] (1/2)

I think railway spikes are a good source of material too, and I also make quite a lot of maille, a whole shirt, coif, etc. (No Text) <Rider Of The Rohirrim> [8/11 @ 20:37] (1/1)

Wow! <Karen> [8/12 @ 6:30] (0/0)

Thanks--and all the blacksmiths I know... <notlost> [8/11 @ 19:54] (1/3)

I wish that we did have some sort of sacred brotherhood. <Rider Of The Rohirrim> [8/11 @ 20:01] (2/2)

My farrier... <notlost> [8/12 @ 6:15] (0/0)
One thing an old blacksmith told my son: <Karen> [8/11 @ 20:03] (0/0)

I feel very enlightened. (No Text) <amanda marie> [8/11 @ 19:54] (0/0)
Thank you, Rider <Altaira> [8/11 @ 19:32] (0/0)
Thank you! Very interesting... <Nimrodel > [8/11 @ 19:16] (0/0)
fascinating is the word (No Text) <Ehtemir> [8/11 @ 18:11] (0/0)
'Twas I. Thank you very much -- it was a fascinating read. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [8/11 @ 16:18] (1/1)

I thank all of you very much for your thanks, if that makes sense... (No Text) <Rider Of The Rohirrim> [8/11 @ 19:48] (0/0)

Valinor or Tol Eressea? <Arador> [8/11 @ 14:19] (3/4)

Mostly on overpopulation <NZ Strider> [8/11 @ 20:30] (0/0)
Arrive does not necessarily mean stay <Watson> [8/11 @ 16:00] (1/1)

Hm...isn't it so that Galadriel was banned from Valinor because of her part in the revolt? <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/12 @ 5:30] (0/0)

i always thought it was tol eressea <Ehtemir> [8/11 @ 14:56] (0/0)

does anybody know... <WillakaLliw> [8/11 @ 14:01] (2/2)

Hmmm, my copy of the Sil has one <Altaira> [8/11 @ 19:24] (0/0)
Read my post at Main (No Text) <Earendil The Mariner> [8/11 @ 14:13] (0/0)

Trouble with timelines... (continued) <Keriway> [8/11 @ 8:14] (3/4)

Thanks; it looks as though I'll need to do some research! (No Text) <Keriway> [8/12 @ 7:12] (0/0)
I've been thinking about the timelines too... <ThirdOrcOnTheLeft> [8/11 @ 19:24] (0/0)
Do you have the book(s)? <Altaira> [8/11 @ 19:17] (1/1)

Distance/Speed <Buckshee > [8/12 @ 4:24] (0/0)

Half-elvinness <Elfinrider> [8/11 @ 7:55] (3/12)

This can be confusing....but <Lady Aredhel> [8/11 @ 18:44] (1/1)

You say that... <Keriway> [8/12 @ 7:13] (0/0)

It depends... <WillakaLliw> [8/11 @ 11:52] (1/4)

But Elwing isn't exactly half-elf. <Reverend> [8/11 @ 12:26] (1/3)

I don't think she actually inherited Maia blood(if there is such a thing)... <WillakaLliw> [8/11 @ 12:41] (2/2)

Huh? Shouldn't Dior be 100% *mortal*? <Hama of Rohan> [8/11 @ 20:53] (0/0)
The math has been done. <Reverend> [8/11 @ 17:03] (0/0)

I'll make a start. <Morwen> [8/11 @ 11:38] (1/4)

I dissagree with #1 because... <WillakaLliw> [8/11 @ 12:10] (1/3)

Um, not quite. <Reverend> [8/11 @ 12:23] (2/2)

Earendil was a half-elf though, so it follows my theory, but you're right about Turin though. I always got bored when I read that part of the Sil, so I don't pay as much attention to it as I should. (No Text) <WillakaLliw> [8/11 @ 12:45] (0/0)
I agree, at least as far as Arwen is concerned. <Morwen> [8/11 @ 12:31] (0/0)

Q. Where does the spirits of the Balrogs and Maia who served Melkor go after their deaths? <Nemain> [8/10 @ 23:03] (1/2)

One gets the impression.... <Reverend> [8/11 @ 3:54] (1/1)

Pretty much that <Watson> [8/11 @ 10:37] (0/0)

Tolkien and Don Quiote? <Arador> [8/10 @ 21:57] (3/4)

normally I'd jump... <notlost> [8/12 @ 10:41] (0/0)
Tolkien was very widely read <NZ Strider> [8/11 @ 20:11] (1/1)

ah yes the thrushbeard story <Arador> [8/11 @ 21:10] (0/0)

I think... <Karen> [8/11 @ 20:06] (0/0)

Dwarves <BATESEL> [8/10 @ 20:23] (1/4)

There were female dwarves. <Morwen> [8/10 @ 20:31] (2/3)

thanks <BATESEL> [8/11 @ 21:10] (0/0)
dis was the mother of fili and kili and brother to thorin oakenshield (No Text) <Ehtemir> [8/11 @ 14:43] (1/1)

that is she is his sister (No Text) <Ehtemir> [8/11 @ 14:43] (0/0)

Just thought of something about the One Ring <Groovicles> [8/10 @ 19:38] (2/2)

You've pretty much got it. <NZ Strider> [8/10 @ 19:54] (0/0)
well... <Balrog Boy> [8/10 @ 19:44] (0/0)

What LOTR character do you think you're most like ? <Jeff2> [8/10 @ 17:48] (11/16)

Gimli <Durin III> [8/12 @ 2:07] (0/0)
Dora Baggins <Karen> [8/11 @ 20:12] (1/2)

Ah -- but do they listen? (No Text) <NZ Strider> [8/11 @ 20:53] (1/1)

Nah. <Karen> [8/12 @ 7:55] (0/0)

I like to think that I'm like Sam. <Morwen> [8/11 @ 20:11] (0/0)
The Herbmaster in the Houses of Healing <NZ Strider> [8/11 @ 19:46] (1/2)

Ye gads... <notlost> [8/12 @ 20:14] (1/1)

I thought I'd better <NZ Strider> [8/12 @ 21:55] (0/0)

I think... <Legolas's_Girl> [8/11 @ 19:10] (0/0)
Sam <Marigold Gamgee> [8/11 @ 15:19] (0/0)
glorfindel <Ehtemir> [8/11 @ 14:52] (0/0)
Fatty Bolger <Reverend> [8/11 @ 3:59] (0/0)
I like Galadriel. <Nemain> [8/10 @ 22:16] (0/0)
Gollum <Precioussss> [8/10 @ 18:29] (0/0)
I am most like <Kai> [8/10 @ 18:17] (1/1)

Eowyn <Alendriel> [8/11 @ 12:51] (0/0)

Do elves blink? <canadanthony> [8/10 @ 17:31] (2/2)

I would think so... <Nimrodel > [8/10 @ 18:19] (0/0)
Dragons' eyes are lidless; <NZ Strider> [8/10 @ 17:41] (0/0)

I'm home <Reverend> [8/10 @ 15:01] (2/4)

Welcome back, and how was camp? <Acathalion> [8/10 @ 21:55] (1/2)

Interesting. <Reverend> [8/11 @ 4:27] (1/1)

Your vagueness is intriguing. <Acathalion> [8/13 @ 4:23] (0/0)

Welcome back, Sir. <NZ Strider> [8/10 @ 17:07] (0/0)

Patronymics in Rohan... <Rider Of The Rohirrim> [8/10 @ 11:53] (3/4)

Just to nitpick <Draupne> [8/13 @ 1:45] (0/0)
Patronymics <NZ Strider> [8/10 @ 17:56] (1/1)

Add: suffix (Ivan Ivanovich). (No Text) <NZ Strider> [8/10 @ 19:23] (0/0)

My guess would be... <Reverend> [8/10 @ 14:57] (0/0)

Dwarven Logistical thoughts.. <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/10 @ 11:20] (5/10)

Thanks...will look into the link. (No Text) <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/11 @ 5:55] (0/0)
In a UT chapter not far behind us.... <Reverend> [8/11 @ 4:24] (1/1)

Welcome back! <Altaira> [8/11 @ 18:57] (0/0)

Well, as Gollum would be the first <NZ Strider> [8/10 @ 18:05] (0/0)
Rrrred meat off the bone... <ThirdOrcOnTheLeft> [8/10 @ 17:16] (0/0)
In The Hobbit <Altaira> [8/10 @ 12:23] (2/4)

Here it is. <Acathalion> [8/10 @ 19:44] (1/1)

That's it. Thanks! (No Text) <Altaira> [8/11 @ 18:55] (0/0)

Perhaps, their smiths used coal which they mined, rather than wood. <Rider Of The Rohirrim> [8/10 @ 12:34] (1/1)

It's a thought. <NZ Strider> [8/10 @ 19:20] (0/0)

Sam Gamgee's Age... <Sangwaelen> [8/10 @ 10:49] (1/2)

You're right (and wrong) <Altaira> [8/10 @ 12:03] (1/1)

Heh, yeah, I did misquote it... (No Text) <Sangwaelen> [8/10 @ 15:22] (0/0)

Why was Narsil reforged? <Altaira> [8/10 @ 10:31] (6/15)

Wonderful answers everyone. Thanks so much! (No Text) <Altaira> [8/11 @ 18:49] (0/0)
Possible basis of the legend <Uitlander> [8/11 @ 6:15] (2/5)

Yes.� The Sigurd-story <NZ Strider> [8/11 @ 21:38] (2/3)

Remarkable post. (No Text) <Acathalion> [8/13 @ 4:31] (0/0)
Nice analysis! <Karen> [8/12 @ 9:15] (1/1)

The Sword of Sigurd <Stanislaus Bocian> [8/12 @ 14:10] (0/0)

I was struck by the Sigurd story too. (No Text) <Karen> [8/11 @ 20:13] (0/0)

I thought Narsil was reforged because of what the sword was. <Nemain> [8/10 @ 23:27] (0/0)
More reasons <Acathalion> [8/10 @ 17:30] (2/4)

May I ask <Altaira> [8/11 @ 18:53] (1/1)

Strider himself says it <NZ Strider> [8/11 @ 19:41] (0/0)

Well, this renders the post I was about to make <NZ Strider> [8/10 @ 17:39] (1/1)

to add to that a bit <Arador> [8/10 @ 19:43] (0/0)

Several reasons <Morwen> [8/10 @ 17:14] (0/0)
Prolly very symbolic action <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/10 @ 10:52] (0/0)

correct me if I'm wrong here, but doesn't the sun rise in the East? <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/10 @ 3:59] (4/4)

And then there's Frodo ... <Braldagamba> [8/11 @ 4:26] (0/0)
Well, it was the first time -- they <NZ Strider> [8/10 @ 17:27] (0/0)
Heh heh, that part always makes me laugh! <Gilian Serind�> [8/10 @ 15:18] (0/0)
yes <Arathorn> [8/10 @ 4:07] (0/0)

NEED HELP!!! <buttbarliman> [8/10 @ 2:30] (4/10)

topics <notlost> [8/10 @ 19:22] (1/1)

how about the influence of evil <Arador> [8/10 @ 19:40] (0/0)

How about the idea that even the smallest person... <ThirdOrcOnTheLeft> [8/10 @ 18:16] (0/0)
If you want your topic to be the history of middle-earth, the Silmarillion is definitely the book to read (No Text) <WillakaLliw> [8/10 @ 7:14] (0/0)
What parts of LOTR is interesting for you? <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/10 @ 3:56] (1/5)

thx, nice suggestions but ... <buttbarliman> [8/10 @ 8:12] (3/4)

Along the lines which Altaira suggests below, <NZ Strider> [8/10 @ 17:23] (0/0)
How about the different 'peoples' of middle earth?! <Falco Chubb-Baggins> [8/10 @ 14:50] (0/0)
The entire book <Altaira> [8/10 @ 9:19] (1/1)

Nice idea! <Karen> [8/10 @ 9:53] (0/0)

Two Questions <WillakaLliw> [8/9 @ 20:48] (6/15)

I don't have the text in front of me... <Reverend> [8/11 @ 4:14] (0/0)
Concerning Hobbits <Altaira> [8/10 @ 9:33] (0/0)
Not an answer but some thoughts <MrCere> [8/10 @ 0:17] (2/7)

The basic mythological creature involved <NZ Strider> [8/10 @ 18:45] (1/3)

Ooooh, is the Kraken... <notlost> [8/10 @ 19:29] (1/2)

It has been too long <NZ Strider> [8/10 @ 19:45] (1/1)

I saw your post on main on this subject... <notlost> [8/11 @ 7:22] (0/0)

Or simply take over the world? <Tauriel> [8/10 @ 2:15] (1/2)

In "The Return of the Shadow" <NZ Strider> [8/10 @ 18:50] (1/1)

Interesting... <Tauriel> [8/11 @ 7:38] (0/0)

Rough answers <Inferno> [8/9 @ 21:32] (1/1)

I think Ungoliant and� �� adil... <WillakaLliw> [8/10 @ 7:12] (0/0)

Some suggested answers <NZ Strider> [8/9 @ 21:15] (0/0)
Don't take my word for it... <amanda marie> [8/9 @ 21:04] (1/1)

Hobbits <Nightfall> [8/10 @ 1:54] (0/0)

Miscellenea: Gollum's Appearance; Thorongil's brooch & the Star of the D�nedain <NZ Strider> [8/9 @ 18:33] (4/10)

Thanks NZS! Nice post (No Text) <Altaira> [8/10 @ 9:46] (0/0)
Thanks for the bit about Gollum! (No Text) <Precioussss> [8/10 @ 9:12] (0/0)
Great post once again NZStrider. Here is what page 94 says for you <Nemain> [8/9 @ 19:02] (1/6)

Thank you -- does Anderson give any references <NZ Strider> [8/9 @ 19:07] (1/5)

No, but Gollum's "...anteceent was a slimy little creature named Glip <Nemain> [8/9 @ 19:28] (1/4)

Interesting on the etymology of Gollum's name <NZ Strider> [8/9 @ 19:46] (2/3)

Not allegedly... <MrCere> [8/10 @ 1:14] (1/1)

Let us hope you are right! (No Text) <NZ Strider> [8/10 @ 18:13] (0/0)

The book is part of a collection my uncle gave me for my birthday. <Nemain> [8/9 @ 19:58] (0/0)

Once again, thanks, NZ Strider, for pulling together threads. (No Text) <notlost> [8/9 @ 18:41] (0/0)

Trouble with timelines... <Keriway> [8/9 @ 16:39] (1/2)

depends which route you take <Arador> [8/9 @ 20:40] (1/1)

hmm... <Keriway> [8/10 @ 7:34] (0/0)

Hey Curious <pink> [8/9 @ 13:44] (1/6)

I do remember you, but I can't <Curious> [8/9 @ 13:47] (1/5)

Curious <pink> [8/9 @ 13:54] (1/4)

Sure, that's another one. <Curious> [8/9 @ 14:12] (1/3)

hey <pink> [8/9 @ 14:15] (2/2)

The Last One <pink> [8/9 @ 14:57] (0/0)
I really don't know. (No Text) <Curious> [8/9 @ 14:53] (0/0)

What was its name again? <Blindleader> [8/9 @ 11:25] (5/17)

Their "PC" name is "The Differently Alive" (No Text) <NZ Strider> [8/9 @ 21:38] (1/1)

I actually got that..or the Differently Dead <Arador> [8/9 @ 22:09] (0/0)

Oathbreakers <Blue Wizard> [8/9 @ 12:18] (0/0)
I wanted a cool name... <Blindleader> [8/9 @ 12:05] (2/4)

You are correct, though. According <Curious> [8/9 @ 12:18] (0/0)
There is a Russian metal band <Curious> [8/9 @ 12:15] (1/2)

"Curious, the Head-banger"???? <Hama of Rohan> [8/9 @ 13:04] (1/1)

I have eclectic tastes. <Curious> [8/9 @ 13:12] (0/0)

The "Officially Undead" (No Text) <Weige> [8/9 @ 11:41] (0/0)
I am not aware of an official name. <Curious> [8/9 @ 11:37] (1/7)

groan... <notlost> [8/9 @ 11:51] (1/6)

I'm sure they were grateful, too! (No Text) <Curious> [8/9 @ 11:55] (2/5)

You are too much! Thanks for the laughs, both of you. (No Text) <notlost> [8/9 @ 16:42] (0/0)
You know, there might be <Curious> [8/9 @ 12:10] (1/3)

my childhood neighbor... <huorn> [8/9 @ 12:17] (1/2)

Well, what are you waiting for, <Curious> [8/9 @ 12:23] (1/1)

ring! ring! (full phone transcript follows!) <huorn> [8/9 @ 12:36] (0/0)

Saruman/Sauron question... <huorn> [8/9 @ 10:39] (5/15)

all excellent points - thank you all (No Text) <huorn> [8/9 @ 11:21] (0/0)
All evil creatures are "in it for themselves." And <Curious> [8/9 @ 11:13] (1/6)

To what extent do you think. <Hama of Rohan> [8/9 @ 12:26] (1/5)

The last. <Curious> [8/9 @ 13:17] (2/4)

Nothing insane about wanting to replace Iluvatar... <Attercop> [8/9 @ 14:10] (0/0)
But as far as Saruman was concerned. <Hama of Rohan> [8/9 @ 13:25] (1/2)

The former. As I <Curious> [8/9 @ 13:44] (1/1)

Thank you! <Hama of Rohan> [8/9 @ 14:59] (0/0)

I saw the movie before reading the book <Eorlinga> [8/9 @ 11:04] (3/3)

Agree. One additional point: <NZ Strider> [8/9 @ 19:13] (0/0)
Ditto ... sensitive analysis! (No Text) <Lottelita> [8/9 @ 12:06] (0/0)
Good points! (No Text) <Tauriel> [8/9 @ 11:07] (0/0)

I just thought about this last night <Tauriel> [8/9 @ 10:57] (0/0)
It is my impression that <Lottelita> [8/9 @ 10:50] (1/1)

so true <Alendriel> [8/11 @ 18:49] (0/0)

UT The Dr�edain #10 <Draupne> [8/9 @ 10:10] (3/5)

Thanks Draupne! <Altaira> [8/10 @ 10:01] (0/0)
I have suspicions <Arador> [8/9 @ 20:35] (0/0)
Thank you, and my thoughts. <Curious> [8/9 @ 10:49] (2/2)

Thank you; and my thoughts <NZ Strider> [8/9 @ 20:39] (0/0)
I agree, but do wonder whether the Drugs may have had a natural defence against Morgoths intentions <Nemain> [8/9 @ 17:30] (0/0)

UT The Dr�edain #9 <Draupne> [8/9 @ 9:43] (3/3)

My thoughts <NZ Strider> [8/9 @ 20:27] (0/0)
my thoughts too :-) <Nemain> [8/9 @ 17:24] (0/0)
My thoughts. <Curious> [8/9 @ 10:44] (0/0)

Orcs <notlost> [8/9 @ 9:35] (3/13)

One or two things and a link <NZ Strider> [8/9 @ 21:30] (2/5)

Wow... <notlost> [8/10 @ 20:14] (1/2)

Thanks for the comments. <NZ Strider> [8/11 @ 13:48] (1/1)

I know the feeling, too! <notlost> [8/11 @ 19:25] (0/0)

Thanks--and now <notlost> [8/10 @ 19:33] (1/1)

I do so know the feeling... (No Text) <NZ Strider> [8/10 @ 19:47] (0/0)

I have looked <Celebriloth> [8/9 @ 10:19] (2/3)

clarification <huorn> [8/9 @ 10:34] (1/1)

Yes, and Tolkien's comment about <Curious> [8/9 @ 11:06] (0/0)

While the Complete Guide is good, it is also old. <Curious> [8/9 @ 10:31] (0/0)

Thoughts. <Curious> [8/9 @ 10:12] (1/2)

Dumb question about the movie based on your answers... <notlost> [8/9 @ 16:39] (1/1)

It *was* an oversight in the movie <NZ Strider> [8/9 @ 20:45] (0/0)

The Scouring of the Shire <Idril Celebrindal> [8/9 @ 8:17] (5/6)

In agreement: "F" (No Text) <NZ Strider> [8/9 @ 18:47] (0/0)
b and c <Draupne> [8/9 @ 9:18] (0/0)
I always thought it was the re-taking and "clean up" both physical and emotional of the Shire (No Text) <notlost> [8/9 @ 8:36] (0/0)
I agree. (No Text) <Curious> [8/9 @ 8:33] (0/0)
Hmmm.. <Corsair of Umbar> [8/9 @ 8:22] (1/1)

OR... <huorn> [8/9 @ 8:27] (0/0)

Gollum...His life and othe Taters <Villordsutch> [8/9 @ 6:41] (3/4)

There's two time outs <Moriel> [8/9 @ 9:45] (0/0)
You thought Sauron was dead, eh? <Hama of Rohan> [8/9 @ 7:14] (0/0)
Answers <Inferno> [8/9 @ 7:13] (1/1)

It would be interesting.... <Corsair of Umbar> [8/9 @ 8:17] (0/0)

Rings of Power...? <Keriway> [8/9 @ 6:39] (3/6)

Thanks very much :) (No Text) <Keriway> [8/9 @ 9:44] (0/0)
Well, here is what little I know. (Story Spoiler) <Hama of Rohan> [8/9 @ 7:08] (0/0)
Some. <Inferno> [8/9 @ 7:07] (2/3)

And here is a link for the Ring of Barahir. (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [8/9 @ 7:19] (1/1)

Additional reference for a description of the Ring <NZ Strider> [8/9 @ 18:40] (0/0)

Here is a link for the Rings of Power. (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [8/9 @ 7:17] (0/0)

Silmarillion - First 100 pages <Villordsutch> [8/9 @ 3:42] (2/8)

Ungoliant is Shelob's mother, by the way. (No Text) <Curious> [8/9 @ 4:01] (1/2)

I thought Shelbob... <BrambleroseBbuck> [8/10 @ 13:58] (1/1)

Shelob is called <NZ Strider> [8/10 @ 18:12] (0/0)

No, no, and here is a flawed but best available overlay map. (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [8/9 @ 3:59] (1/4)

As to the flaw, in particular, I disagree <Curious> [8/9 @ 4:07] (2/3)

Also note.... <Reverend> [8/9 @ 10:20] (1/1)

Right! (No Text) <Curious> [8/9 @ 11:15] (0/0)

Thanks V Much...is it Mordor <Villordsutch> [8/9 @ 5:06] (0/0)

Question raised by the "homework" assignments <NZ Strider> [8/9 @ 2:07] (16/26)

A lot depends on the teacher... <Nimrodel > [8/10 @ 18:28] (0/0)
It has been extremely interesting <NZ Strider> [8/9 @ 21:40] (0/0)
I may never have read it otherwise <Altaira> [8/9 @ 20:05] (0/0)
My daughter's English teacher wouldn't let her... <Karen> [8/9 @ 19:13] (0/0)
If it wasn't for a school assignment <Entmaiden> [8/9 @ 18:06] (0/0)
I hate the idea that there would be "correct" answers required on the exams. :) (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [8/9 @ 13:01] (2/4)

I suppose this is just <NZ Strider> [8/9 @ 21:43] (0/0)
Yes, I always had trouble with multiple choice. <Curious> [8/9 @ 13:51] (1/2)

That's why... <Karen> [8/9 @ 19:11] (1/1)

My younger sister also majored in math... <cabbage'n'taters> [8/9 @ 21:55] (0/0)

Fear not.... <Reverend> [8/9 @ 10:31] (0/0)
sigh... <notlost> [8/9 @ 8:16] (1/2)

OT: So is there a Joyce discussion board? <Curious> [8/9 @ 8:36] (1/1)

You bet! <notlost> [8/9 @ 8:45] (0/0)

Some don't 'assign' but offer it as an 'elective' <Hama of Rohan> [8/9 @ 6:34] (0/0)
that's a hard one! <Froda> [8/9 @ 6:08] (0/0)
I'm ambivalent. <Morwen> [8/9 @ 5:40] (0/0)
reactionary... <huorn> [8/9 @ 5:04] (1/1)

I know the feeling... <NZ Strider> [8/9 @ 21:48] (0/0)

In my opinion.. <Sirithdarion> [8/9 @ 4:20] (0/0)
It's one of those books... <Watson> [8/9 @ 3:21] (0/0)
LotR is a rather long assignment. <Curious> [8/9 @ 3:06] (1/1)

Word up (No Text) <sundering_c> [8/9 @ 12:20] (0/0)

Eh, (shrug) what are you gonna do? <Atlas> [8/9 @ 2:38] (1/2)

My children... <Murmuran> [8/9 @ 14:14] (1/1)

My children... <Karen> [8/9 @ 19:17] (0/0)

Frodo's character <Kai> [8/8 @ 19:56] (4/11)

Frodo's character <notlost> [8/9 @ 8:30] (0/0)
interesting! but <Froda> [8/9 @ 6:23] (0/0)
I've never thought of it that way... <Julie> [8/9 @ 0:12] (0/0)
You don't like Sam? He is "the true hero" <Curious> [8/8 @ 20:19] (1/7)

No, I love Sam <Kai> [8/8 @ 20:44] (2/6)

I kind of like <notlost> [8/9 @ 8:35] (0/0)
I think you may have answered your own question <Altaira> [8/8 @ 21:16] (2/4)

Tolkien was also faced with a choice... <Watson> [8/9 @ 3:36] (2/2)

Thanks all of you. <Precioussss> [8/9 @ 10:18] (0/0)
What she said! (No Text) <notlost> [8/9 @ 8:47] (0/0)

Well said. (No Text) <Curious> [8/9 @ 2:02] (0/0)

Gollum <Kai> [8/8 @ 18:44] (2/20)

There is no mention in LotR, but in The Hobbit, <Curious> [8/8 @ 20:14] (1/1)

Well-observed! (No Text) <NZ Strider> [8/8 @ 20:33] (0/0)

Dimly I recall <NZ Strider> [8/8 @ 18:56] (1/17)

Gollum <Kai> [8/8 @ 19:11] (3/16)

Try The Forbidden Pool <Altaira> [8/8 @ 21:06] (0/0)
The descriptions are not that specific. <Curious> [8/8 @ 20:16] (0/0)
There is some description <NZ Strider> [8/8 @ 19:37] (1/13)

He can't look that exotic <Moriel> [8/8 @ 20:40] (3/12)

Also a "sickly" face and "colorless" lips. <Curious> [8/9 @ 1:58] (1/4)

Goog gracious! What are you doing up <NZ Strider> [8/9 @ 2:19] (3/3)

This is Kai in another name. <Precioussss> [8/9 @ 10:22] (0/0)
It was 4:58 CST, despite what you read. <Curious> [8/9 @ 5:30] (0/0)
Er... should read "good" (No Text) <NZ Strider> [8/9 @ 2:21] (0/0)

I agree <Julie> [8/9 @ 0:03] (0/0)
I don't agree <Kai> [8/8 @ 20:51] (3/5)

Do Orcs wear clothes? <Julie> [8/9 @ 0:07] (1/2)

Yes. In Cirith Ungol <NZ Strider> [8/9 @ 0:19] (1/1)

Oh, you're right! (No Text) <Julie> [8/9 @ 0:48] (0/0)

good trivia (No Text) <Arador> [8/8 @ 21:26] (0/0)
Good points. (No Text) <Moriel> [8/8 @ 21:00] (0/0)

Q: What is the distinction between Lothlorien and Lorien? <Leto> [8/8 @ 17:20] (2/9)

They are one and the same <NZ Strider> [8/8 @ 18:32] (1/7)

L�rien is not "gold valley" <Moriel> [8/8 @ 20:10] (1/6)

Actually, "Lorien" probably does mean "Gold Valley" <NZ Strider> [8/9 @ 0:29] (2/5)

Oh - I see where you were going with this now <Moriel> [8/9 @ 6:14] (0/0)
Nope.� "Lorinand" is Sindarin.� "Lorien" is Quenya <Moriel> [8/9 @ 5:22] (1/3)

Thanks. You both lost me but thanks. I guess what I am getting at is <Leto> [8/9 @ 5:29] (1/2)

They're interchangeable <Moriel> [8/9 @ 5:38] (1/1)

Thanks again (No Text) <Leto> [8/9 @ 5:48] (0/0)

Lothlorien <Kai> [8/8 @ 18:14] (0/0)

Tom Bombadil <Galathien> [8/8 @ 14:54] (6/32)

I have the answer <Murmuran> [8/9 @ 14:30] (0/0)
Bombadil <Brechtervogel> [8/9 @ 10:26] (1/1)

I have heard Aule, not Manwe, but <Curious> [8/9 @ 11:26] (0/0)

Although I can't read this message, I <Curious> [8/9 @ 2:16] (0/0)
Let me reprise my Bombadil-poem... <NZ Strider> [8/8 @ 19:06] (2/4)

You've gotta love anyone <notlost> [8/9 @ 8:58] (1/1)

Thanks. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [8/9 @ 18:21] (0/0)

Reprise? <Altaira> [8/8 @ 20:42] (1/1)

Thanks <NZ Strider> [8/8 @ 21:36] (0/0)

Bombadils true identity was recently found in a Tolkien manuscript at Marquette University. <Moriel> [8/8 @ 16:11] (1/18)
Galtathien....you need to <Blue Wizard> [8/8 @ 15:06] (1/3)

It looks fine to me? <Moriel> [8/8 @ 16:12] (2/2)

1400x1050, still don't see it (No Text) <Arador> [8/8 @ 18:12] (0/0)
I can't see it either <Silverlode> [8/8 @ 16:42] (0/0)

Hail! <Galathien> [8/8 @ 14:33] (6/6)

Hail and welcome! <Altaira> [8/8 @ 20:35] (0/0)
greetings to you. (No Text) <Nemain> [8/8 @ 20:07] (0/0)
Mae Govannen! (No Text) <NZ Strider> [8/8 @ 18:34] (0/0)
Mae Govannen! <Moriel> [8/8 @ 16:15] (0/0)
Greetings and welcome but <Arador> [8/8 @ 15:36] (0/0)
*Greetings* (in a hushed voice) <Hama of Rohan> [8/8 @ 14:54] (0/0)

Greedy <Polly> [8/8 @ 12:01] (3/14)

Greedy <Galathien> [8/8 @ 14:36] (0/0)
Thorin *is* fairly greedy, <NZ Strider> [8/8 @ 12:10] (5/7)

Smaug, hands down. <Altaira> [8/8 @ 20:32] (0/0)
Yes, Smaug is the greediest <Marigold Gamgee> [8/8 @ 14:45] (0/0)
I would vote for the Master of Laketown <Draupne> [8/8 @ 13:59] (0/0)
Good answer, but does the Necromancer count? <Curious> [8/8 @ 12:18] (1/2)

Well, he's barely mentioned; and then only <NZ Strider> [8/8 @ 12:21] (1/1)

I would also note that the Great Goblin, <Curious> [8/8 @ 12:27] (0/0)

I'll vote for Smaug too. (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [8/8 @ 12:16] (0/0)

What are your reasons for Thorin? (No Text) <Wingfooted> [8/8 @ 12:10] (1/4)

Because <Polly> [8/8 @ 12:13] (1/3)

Notice that Thorin... (Story Spoiler - Hobbit) <cabbage'n'taters> [8/8 @ 12:20] (1/2)

Forgot <Polly> [8/8 @ 12:41] (1/1)

remember <Kai> [8/8 @ 18:30] (0/0)

arwen evenstar? <Elfinrider> [8/8 @ 11:45] (4/27)

It is indeed, "evening star" as Rosie Lass said <Blue Wizard> [8/8 @ 12:19] (0/0)
As for the pendant she gives Aragorn <Curious> [8/8 @ 12:08] (3/21)

I actually do like the pendant-giving in the movie <Moriel> [8/8 @ 16:43] (1/1)

Moriel, that is so romantic.... <Julie> [8/9 @ 2:00] (0/0)

She does give him <NZ Strider> [8/8 @ 12:16] (2/17)

No, she doesn't <Blue Wizard> [8/8 @ 12:33] (2/14)

Well, there is a possibility <Curious> [8/8 @ 12:38] (1/11)

Not a prayer <Blue Wizard> [8/8 @ 12:42] (2/10)

Logic supports you, and <Curious> [8/8 @ 14:10] (2/3)

And that is the most telling thing of all <Blue Wizard> [8/8 @ 14:27] (1/1)

It could have been resized, <Curious> [8/8 @ 19:48] (0/0)

Put in the mathom collection maybe? :-) (No Text) <Draupne> [8/8 @ 14:17] (0/0)

Chr. Tolkien does say <NZ Strider> [8/8 @ 12:45] (1/5)

Yes, but the Elendilmir was worn as a crown, not a brooch <Blue Wizard> [8/8 @ 13:04] (1/4)

Right. (I actually <NZ Strider> [8/8 @ 13:11] (1/3)

Aragorn sure does have a lot of jewelry. <Wingfooted> [8/8 @ 13:16] (2/2)

One or two things... <NZ Strider> [8/8 @ 18:38] (0/0)
Family wealth <Silverlode> [8/8 @ 13:42] (0/0)

Here's the passage <Blue Wizard> [8/8 @ 12:38] (1/1)

Truely you are of knowledge... <Julie> [8/9 @ 0:27] (0/0)

Wow! I missed that one. Although <Curious> [8/8 @ 12:20] (1/1)

Nor to me. Who knows <NZ Strider> [8/8 @ 12:35] (0/0)

In the book.... <Wingfooted> [8/8 @ 12:11] (0/0)

Venus is the morning and evening star, <Curious> [8/8 @ 12:06] (1/1)

jeeze! thanks alot everybody! <Elfinrider> [8/10 @ 10:34] (0/0)

I think it's just a contraction of the phrase "evening star." (No Text) <RosieLass> [8/8 @ 11:58] (1/1)

"Even" is just a mildly archaic form for "Evening" (No Text) <NZ Strider> [8/8 @ 12:15] (0/0)

If you know anything about Gondor help me! <Arcablue> [8/8 @ 11:44] (2/17)

for answers, search in the index of LOTR, and/or read the book (No Text) <Arador> [8/8 @ 12:01] (1/12)

I would but... <Arcablue> [8/8 @ 12:03] (1/11)

alright, have a site <Arador> [8/8 @ 12:11] (2/10)

I hate to say this, but <Curious> [8/8 @ 12:21] (3/8)

at least no one had to answer <Arador> [8/8 @ 15:19] (1/1)

No harm done <Altaira> [8/8 @ 20:26] (0/0)

another homework query? lazy sod! (No Text) <huorn> [8/8 @ 12:45] (1/2)

Psst... Huorn <NZ Strider> [8/8 @ 19:45] (1/1)

Americans <Curious> [8/9 @ 5:33] (0/0)

I'm not even sure about.... <Wingfooted> [8/8 @ 12:44] (2/2)

If you look <Curious> [8/8 @ 14:18] (0/0)
That's the worst thing about homework assignments... <Tauriel> [8/8 @ 14:03] (0/0)

THANK YOU! (No Text) <Arcablue> [8/8 @ 12:15] (0/0)

Now this has got to be a homework assignment. <Curious> [8/8 @ 11:53] (3/3)

*sigh*... <huorn> [8/8 @ 12:58] (0/0)
I agree. (No Text) <Wingfooted> [8/8 @ 12:03] (0/0)
Not a homework assignment! <Arcablue> [8/8 @ 12:01] (0/0)

Sorry to ask for this link one more time... <Thevina Finduilas> [8/8 @ 9:32] (1/1)

Here ya go. (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [8/8 @ 9:39] (0/0)

Question on Elven immortality. <Wingfooted> [8/8 @ 9:23] (2/7)

my opinion <Galathien> [8/8 @ 14:41] (1/1)

I agree. Remember Voronwe. <Altaira> [8/8 @ 20:21] (0/0)

Looks like it, doesn't it? They certainly need to eat. <Curious> [8/8 @ 9:27] (1/4)

Forgot about the poison.....hmmmm. <Wingfooted> [8/8 @ 9:33] (1/3)

The elves in The Hobbit drink too much! (No Text) <Curious> [8/8 @ 9:36] (1/2)

Which I guess means they can get alcohol poisoning too. (No Text) <Wingfooted> [8/8 @ 9:40] (1/1)

Well, maybe not liver disease. <Curious> [8/8 @ 9:53] (0/0)

Another dumb question <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/8 @ 8:34] (3/6)

elven letters <Kai> [8/8 @ 18:50] (1/1)

Um...no. <Moriel> [8/8 @ 20:29] (0/0)

I think Sauron liked the tengwar <Moriel> [8/8 @ 9:22] (2/2)

Great answer! <Karen> [8/8 @ 12:06] (0/0)
Fascinating...*live long and prosper* (No Text) <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/8 @ 10:58] (0/0)

No, the forces of evil were already <Curious> [8/8 @ 8:54] (0/0)

UT The Dr�edain #8 <Draupne> [8/8 @ 4:44] (3/6)

My thoughts <NZ Strider> [8/8 @ 20:20] (1/2)

The notion of the apeman is at least as old <Curious> [8/9 @ 2:41] (1/1)

I'll have a look at that passage. Thanks for that. <NZ Strider> [8/9 @ 2:53] (0/0)

A surprise statement <Altaira> [8/8 @ 20:14] (0/0)
My answers. <Curious> [8/8 @ 6:56] (1/1)

Well, I said "much" <Draupne> [8/8 @ 13:52] (0/0)

UT The Dr�edain #7 <Draupne> [8/8 @ 4:13] (4/7)

Social commentary <Atlas> [8/9 @ 0:08] (0/0)
My thoughts (not that I can add too much to Curious') <NZ Strider> [8/8 @ 20:00] (1/3)

And what <Altaira> [8/8 @ 20:45] (1/2)

Oops! Sorry -- our posts overlapped! <NZ Strider> [8/8 @ 21:38] (1/1)

Nonsense! <Altaira> [8/8 @ 22:10] (0/0)

Aghan's skill <Altaira> [8/8 @ 19:58] (0/0)
My answers. <Curious> [8/8 @ 4:43] (0/0)

ageing of immortal races. <NotAnElf> [8/8 @ 4:13] (1/2)

Unfortunately, no, they will not die. <Curious> [8/8 @ 4:35] (1/1)

One brief comment on the Elves' immortality <NZ Strider> [8/8 @ 12:29] (0/0)

For Thevina Finduilas and others: The Silmarillion is on audio. (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [8/7 @ 15:57] (2/3)

Curious, thank you so much!! <Thevina Finduilas> [8/8 @ 9:19] (1/1)

Rent it from Books on Tape for $10. (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [8/8 @ 9:35] (0/0)

I have it and it's very good <Entmaiden> [8/7 @ 19:15] (0/0)

Gil-Galad <Frying Pan of Doom> [8/7 @ 14:22] (3/11)

Gil-galads hair was silver according to some.. (No Text) <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/8 @ 4:15] (2/8)

Black shot with silver... <Watson> [8/8 @ 8:08] (1/4)

Oh, also... <Watson> [8/8 @ 8:11] (2/3)

White hair?! <Acathalion> [8/8 @ 17:26] (0/0)
"Child of Kings" thats the third translation of Ereinion I've heard <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/8 @ 8:19] (1/1)

Literally, "ereinion" <NZ Strider> [8/8 @ 12:31] (0/0)

Well, his name means "star of radiance." <Curious> [8/8 @ 7:16] (2/2)

I seem to remember a topic on another forum a long time ago when the subject was brought up.. <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/8 @ 8:02] (0/0)
And about Legolas' hair. <Curious> [8/8 @ 7:38] (0/0)

As noted in your thread on Main, <Curious> [8/7 @ 15:07] (0/0)
Gil Galad....blonde??? <Lady Aredhel> [8/7 @ 14:58] (0/0)

How did Bilbo "announce" his party. <cabbage'n'taters> [8/7 @ 13:06] (8/15)

With lots and lots of invitations... <Julie> [8/9 @ 1:54] (0/0)
ordering supplies <Lothirienne> [8/8 @ 6:35] (1/2)

I like the theory... <cabbage'n'taters> [8/8 @ 8:28] (1/1)

It's not a theory. The only <Curious> [8/8 @ 9:55] (0/0)

maybe...... <StormCrowTheGrey> [8/8 @ 6:28] (0/0)
Maybe, Bilbo <NZ Strider> [8/7 @ 22:42] (1/1)

:) (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [8/8 @ 5:16] (0/0)

Basically <BalrogMcBalrog> [8/7 @ 14:14] (0/0)
I believe Sam was the source. <Curious> [8/7 @ 14:04] (2/3)

That seems like the most likely way. (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [8/7 @ 20:51] (0/0)
slightly OT, Curious... <amanda marie> [8/7 @ 20:03] (1/1)

"Leaf by Niggle," in The Tolkien Reader. (No Text) <Curious> [8/8 @ 4:11] (0/0)

Bilbo and Frodo were known... <ceremony> [8/7 @ 13:58] (0/0)
No public announcement that I know of <Moriel> [8/7 @ 13:14] (1/1)

But it says he announced it. (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [8/7 @ 20:47] (0/0)

Mr. Baggins <pink> [8/7 @ 11:17] (2/20)

in defense of Curious... <huorn> [8/7 @ 12:33] (2/10)

... <pink> [8/7 @ 12:45] (2/6)

Well, at the end of Chapter 12, Bilbo <Curious> [8/7 @ 12:56] (2/4)

or <pink> [8/7 @ 13:03] (1/2)

Stealing the cup was not good sense. <Curious> [8/7 @ 13:54] (1/1)

THANKS <pink> [8/7 @ 14:04] (0/0)

I think <pink> [8/7 @ 13:01] (0/0)

simple answer. <huorn> [8/7 @ 12:53] (0/0)

Well, to be honest, <Curious> [8/7 @ 12:38] (1/2)

homework <huorn> [8/7 @ 12:55] (1/1)

Does it happen? Yes. <Moriel> [8/7 @ 13:20] (0/0)

Do I smell a homework assignment? <Curious> [8/7 @ 11:32] (1/8)

No <pink> [8/7 @ 11:40] (2/7)

did she read it English or Chinese? (No Text) <Arador> [8/7 @ 11:47] (0/0)
Tell your friend to post her question directly. <Curious> [8/7 @ 11:44] (1/5)

answer my question, please <pink> [8/7 @ 11:58] (1/4)

It's like asking "What is the plot after the dwarves find the treasure?" <Curious> [8/7 @ 12:07] (2/3)

I think <pink> [8/7 @ 12:49] (0/0)
let's say <pink> [8/7 @ 12:12] (1/1)

Some ones in a bad mood. <Buckshee > [8/8 @ 5:30] (0/0)

Question on Morgoth <WillakaLliw> [8/7 @ 9:59] (2/4)

To elaborate on the downside, <Curious> [8/7 @ 11:28] (0/0)
Morgoth spent so much of his native power.... <Reverend> [8/7 @ 10:10] (2/2)

In the War of Wrath.... <Lady Aredhel> [8/7 @ 15:00] (0/0)
Thanks, I get it now (No Text) <WillakaLliw> [8/7 @ 10:39] (0/0)

A Question from "Fellowship" <Nimfalma Took> [8/7 @ 9:53] (5/24)

Ah! My favorite lines in the whole book. <Moriel> [8/7 @ 14:38] (6/17)

Note that by referring to Udun <Curious> [8/8 @ 7:48] (1/3)

Quite possibly the former, doubtful the latter... <Watson> [8/8 @ 8:05] (1/2)

I thought that meant Olorin was unknown <Curious> [8/8 @ 11:48] (1/1)

Perhaps, though... <Watson> [8/8 @ 12:44] (0/0)

Thoughts on the flame of Anor, and reply to Hama <Acathalion> [8/7 @ 20:37] (2/5)

What Gandalf is saying is........ <StormCrowTheGrey> [8/8 @ 7:00] (1/1)

I love your analogy, but Gandalf's words send chills down my spine! <Hama of Rohan> [8/8 @ 7:09] (0/0)

Excellent comments! As to the "flame of Anor" I sometimes wonder <NZ Strider> [8/7 @ 22:40] (1/2)

But where's the fun in that? :) <Acathalion> [8/8 @ 2:20] (1/1)

Don't worry: I love elaborate speculation too!� :) (No Text) <NZ Strider> [8/8 @ 12:01] (0/0)

great reply <Lauralin> [8/7 @ 16:20] (1/1)

If it was a protection... <Watson> [8/7 @ 17:02] (0/0)

I fancy� 'em too... <Lauralin> [8/7 @ 16:13] (0/0)
While I take the quote itself very seriously... <Watson> [8/7 @ 16:12] (1/2)

Joliet Gandalf? <Moriel> [8/7 @ 19:47] (1/1)

Ha! :) <Watson> [8/8 @ 3:08] (0/0)

Nicely put! Also. <Hama of Rohan> [8/7 @ 15:06] (0/0)

I don't think it is the ring. Here's a link to the essay that persuaded me. (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [8/7 @ 11:18] (1/1)

"wielder" is the key... <huorn> [8/7 @ 12:08] (0/0)

He told Clyde Kilby.... <Reverend> [8/7 @ 10:05] (0/0)
there's a ring on his finger! <huorn> [8/7 @ 9:58] (0/0)
The Secret Fire... <Watson> [8/7 @ 9:57] (1/1)

Thank you all so much!! (No Text) <Nimfalma Took> [8/7 @ 10:04] (0/0)

Help with map books <StormCrowTheGrey> [8/7 @ 7:04] (1/3)

Try this: <WillakaLliw> [8/7 @ 7:51] (2/2)

I second that! <slateman> [8/7 @ 9:28] (0/0)
that sounds perfect thanks a lot (No Text) <StormCrowTheGrey> [8/7 @ 7:59] (0/0)

UT The Dr�edain #6 <Draupne> [8/7 @ 0:33] (3/3)

My thoughts <NZ Strider> [8/7 @ 22:27] (0/0)
Drugs reminds me of dwarves <Arador> [8/7 @ 12:14] (0/0)
The old problem of Orcs. <Curious> [8/7 @ 7:33] (0/0)

UT The Dr�edain #5 <Draupne> [8/7 @ 0:27] (4/7)

Stillness and laughter <Kiskadee> [8/8 @ 7:28] (1/1)

The parallels from Njal's saga are excellent. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [8/8 @ 12:42] (0/0)

Fierce rather than malicious <Atlas> [8/8 @ 0:19] (0/0)
My thoughts <NZ Strider> [8/7 @ 22:15] (0/0)
If I may make a suggestion, <Curious> [8/7 @ 7:18] (1/2)

This is going to sound stupid <Draupne> [8/7 @ 7:35] (1/1)

Well first, they are all at war. <Curious> [8/7 @ 7:47] (0/0)

UT The Dr�edain #4 <Draupne> [8/7 @ 0:22] (4/5)

Sador <Atlas> [8/8 @ 0:09] (0/0)
My thoughts <NZ Strider> [8/7 @ 21:57] (0/0)
I agree that a Dr�g would have been different from Sador. And <Curious> [8/7 @ 2:57] (0/0)
Writing <Eledhwen> [8/7 @ 1:05] (1/1)

on writing <Buckshee > [8/7 @ 5:14] (0/0)

Tom Bombadil & Barrow Downs <wrnster> [8/6 @ 22:33] (4/5)

Tom rocks <Murmuran> [8/7 @ 8:04] (0/0)
I suggest you ask this on the Movie board. <Curious> [8/7 @ 2:41] (0/0)
While perhaps not essential to the movie, I believe Bombadil is an invaluable part of the book.. <Durin III> [8/7 @ 1:43] (0/0)
Quite simply... <Silverlode> [8/6 @ 22:48] (1/1)

Mmm <Buckshee > [8/7 @ 5:25] (0/0)

After the King! <Fundin> [8/6 @ 18:57] (4/4)

I checked it out of the library a while back... <Karen> [8/7 @ 9:21] (0/0)
Skimming by, I missed this, see post in earlier topic (No Text) <Watson> [8/7 @ 6:14] (0/0)
Did you look at these reader reviews? (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [8/7 @ 2:37] (0/0)
The subtitle says it all: "Stories *in honor* of..." <NZ Strider> [8/6 @ 19:00] (0/0)

Question on the Atlas <WillakaLliw> [8/6 @ 15:46] (1/1)

Some from The Shaping of Middle-earth, but <Curious> [8/6 @ 17:33] (0/0)

What was the relationship of Hamfast Gamgee to Bilbo and Frodo? serf? sharecropper? servant? or what? (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [8/6 @ 11:54] (2/13)

er... <Darth Ted> [8/6 @ 12:23] (1/1)

I think this was because Bilbo was such a good person... <cabbage'n'taters> [8/6 @ 15:40] (0/0)

He is an employee and servant of Bilbo Baggins <Idril Celebrindal> [8/6 @ 12:15] (3/10)

Hold your own, will you? <Broken Spell> [8/6 @ 23:58] (0/0)
He's the gardner, isn't he? <Hermione> [8/6 @ 12:31] (1/7)

Yes, I'm speculating <Idril Celebrindal> [8/6 @ 13:22] (1/6)

It thought that Hamfast's home... <cabbage'n'taters> [8/6 @ 15:34] (2/5)

No, he was evicted later <Idril Celebrindal> [8/7 @ 7:17] (1/3)

Then why did he have a bone to pick with Frodo? (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [8/7 @ 8:13] (1/2)

He was upset at Frodo ... <Idril Celebrindal> [8/7 @ 10:07] (1/1)

o.k. I guess I misunderstood this. (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [8/7 @ 13:01] (0/0)

Bagshot Row was dug up, presumably for new construction. <Morwen> [8/7 @ 5:40] (0/0)

Precisely!! Thank you, Idril. <Darth Ted> [8/6 @ 12:25] (0/0)

UT The Dr�edain #3 <Draupne> [8/6 @ 8:33] (3/5)

The Druedain probably sense the taint of Morgoth, <Curious> [8/6 @ 17:27] (0/0)
The Druedain in Numenor ... <Idril Celebrindal> [8/6 @ 10:39] (1/1)

I've always thought the hobbits fear of the sea <Draupne> [8/7 @ 0:15] (0/0)

The Sea <Eledhwen> [8/6 @ 9:59] (1/1)

not to mention tempests.. <Arador> [8/6 @ 11:12] (0/0)

Which book after Silmarillion? <slateman> [8/5 @ 18:39] (4/13)

So glad you asked that question! <Thevina Finduilas> [8/6 @ 10:12] (1/1)

The Silmarillion is available as a recorded book. (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [8/7 @ 15:54] (0/0)

Try this link. (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [8/5 @ 19:17] (3/6)

Query <Fundin> [8/6 @ 15:49] (2/3)

I believe the book is "After the King" <Watson> [8/7 @ 6:13] (0/0)
Do you have a title? I never heard of <Curious> [8/6 @ 17:16] (1/1)

Continued tales might also <NZ Strider> [8/6 @ 18:34] (0/0)

thank you slateman and Curious <Arador> [8/5 @ 21:26] (0/0)
!!!!! <slateman> [8/5 @ 20:09] (0/0)

If I may suggest two possibilities <NZ Strider> [8/5 @ 18:53] (0/0)
I'd suggest "Unfinished Tales" <Blue Wizard> [8/5 @ 18:45] (1/2)

Forgot...I did read that! <slateman> [8/5 @ 18:55] (1/1)

Also: out of HoME you might try <NZ Strider> [8/5 @ 19:17] (0/0)

Q. What system of servitude or service existed within Elven society? <Nemain> [8/5 @ 18:34] (3/20)

There must have been many "common elves", it seems to me. (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [8/6 @ 8:19] (1/1)

There were blue-collar elves in The Hobbit. (No Text) <Curious> [8/7 @ 5:33] (0/0)

Have you read the Silmarillion? <Curious> [8/5 @ 19:29] (1/1)

I have read the Ainulindale and the Valaquenta. <Nemain> [8/5 @ 19:46] (0/0)

This is a highly important question <NZ Strider> [8/5 @ 19:11] (2/15)

A rose by any other name... <notlost> [8/6 @ 7:39] (1/1)

Welcome back to the board! <NZ Strider> [8/6 @ 15:17] (0/0)

Slavery is mentioned by Tolkien <Moriel> [8/5 @ 19:52] (1/12)

Well, as to your first point, exactly. <NZ Strider> [8/5 @ 20:44] (4/11)

Tolkien's work takes place before current history begins <matthew.s> [8/8 @ 17:11] (0/0)
Slavery may have been on its way out <Leto> [8/6 @ 19:07] (1/4)

We're talking about a time difference <NZ Strider> [8/6 @ 19:31] (2/3)

I understand the time difference <Leto> [8/7 @ 18:26] (0/0)
I disaggree with your fundamental premise, though <Moriel> [8/7 @ 7:28] (1/1)

We're answering different questions <NZ Strider> [8/7 @ 17:31] (0/0)

I am thinking along the lines of vassals <Arador> [8/5 @ 21:21] (0/0)
Where mythology and history meet <Acathalion> [8/5 @ 21:16] (1/3)

For both societies, yes. <NZ Strider> [8/5 @ 21:33] (1/2)

Thanks. (No Text) <Acathalion> [8/5 @ 21:35] (1/1)

I was always under the impression... <Murmuran> [8/5 @ 22:40] (0/0)

NZ Strider <Lauralin> [8/5 @ 16:57] (2/3)

Aw shucks; 'tweren't nothin'. <NZ Strider> [8/5 @ 18:10] (0/0)
Here's a great source. (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [8/5 @ 17:06] (1/1)

Thanks! <Lauralin> [8/5 @ 18:04] (0/0)

The real origin of golf. <Curious> [8/5 @ 16:14] (7/12)

LOL! Thanks! <Karen> [8/6 @ 9:26] (0/0)
This explains a lot... <notlost> [8/6 @ 7:48] (1/1)

Oh, how could I forget about "eagle"?!? (No Text) <Curious> [8/6 @ 8:08] (0/0)

Wonderful; but you must now reveal your handicap! (No Text) <NZ Strider> [8/5 @ 19:18] (1/1)

You think I have time for this and golf too! <Curious> [8/5 @ 19:31] (0/0)

"smiles" so ummm....err...speechless. <Nemain> [8/5 @ 18:40] (0/0)
HA HA HA <Balrog Boy> [8/5 @ 17:29] (0/0)
golf <Lauralin> [8/5 @ 17:01] (0/0)
*lol* You know what you've done... <Kiskadee> [8/5 @ 16:32] (1/3)

Fingolfin would have been OK <Curious> [8/5 @ 16:40] (1/2)

Yes, but <Weige> [8/6 @ 7:21] (1/1)

Two recent threads. <Curious> [8/6 @ 7:34] (0/0)

Question <Fallon Jenna> [8/5 @ 12:46] (1/2)

Alatar and Pallando. They're blue, by the way. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [8/5 @ 12:49] (1/1)

Actually, only their clothes are blue ;) (No Text) <sundering_c> [8/5 @ 15:47] (0/0)

What is Gandalf? <Rhionnach> [8/5 @ 12:42] (3/13)

There is another level to your question. <Curious> [8/5 @ 13:39] (3/10)

Do you think they knew? <Hama of Rohan> [8/6 @ 8:37] (1/1)

Yes, they knew... <Watson> [8/6 @ 13:01] (0/0)

Beyond Sarumans comprehension... <Pipe to Nul> [8/5 @ 15:53] (0/0)
My, but some of this sounds familiar... <Watson> [8/5 @ 14:04] (1/6)

Melian seemed to become flesh. <Curious> [8/5 @ 15:22] (1/5)

Ah, but do we know... <Watson> [8/5 @ 15:50] (2/4)

Well, Melian disappears. It <Curious> [8/5 @ 16:02] (0/0)
After Gandalf is resurrected... <sundering_c> [8/5 @ 15:59] (2/2)

Well, Tolkien thought so <Watson> [8/5 @ 16:44] (0/0)
Well if you are going to <Curious> [8/5 @ 16:11] (0/0)

Gandalf <NZ Strider> [8/5 @ 12:54] (0/0)
He's a Maia <Eledhwen> [8/5 @ 12:51] (0/0)

UT The Dr�edain #2 <Draupne> [8/5 @ 11:38] (4/6)

A note on minimum viable population <Kiskadee> [8/7 @ 18:28] (0/0)
Druedain lived in Druwaith Iaur <Idril Celebrindal> [8/6 @ 8:29] (0/0)
My thoughts <NZ Strider> [8/5 @ 21:18] (0/0)
The dr�g are those wild men who <Curious> [8/5 @ 13:17] (1/2)

And perhaps inbreeding did not apply <Curious> [8/5 @ 13:20] (1/1)

That's a good point <Draupne> [8/6 @ 7:47] (0/0)

UT The Dr�edain #1 : Languages <Draupne> [8/5 @ 11:16] (4/5)

Languages can evolve to the point of mutual unintelligibility <NZ Strider> [8/5 @ 19:28] (0/0)
Well, in Lhammas and other parts of HOME IV and V <Arathorn> [8/5 @ 15:09] (0/0)
Perhaps the original language was <Curious> [8/5 @ 12:59] (0/0)
Hmm <Eledhwen> [8/5 @ 12:45] (1/1)

The elves were on their own for generations <Curious> [8/5 @ 13:03] (0/0)

Reverse-irony: on Towers <Hama of Rohan> [8/5 @ 11:03] (0/0)

Racism? <huorn> [8/5 @ 9:26] (5/21)

No question, the defense of civilization appears to be in rather curious hands sometimes. <Braldagamba> [8/5 @ 23:13] (2/3)

Faramir does go on to say <NZ Strider> [8/6 @ 15:14] (0/0)
we can bet that this speech... <Froda> [8/6 @ 6:32] (1/1)

I wonder ... <Lottelita> [8/6 @ 7:48] (0/0)

On race and such <Lottelita> [8/5 @ 14:32] (0/0)
Also, there is this passage: <NZ Strider> [8/5 @ 12:34] (1/1)

he recognizes his own racism <Arador> [8/5 @ 16:10] (0/0)

racism (& sexism & classism)? sure. But. <Froda> [8/5 @ 11:44] (3/11)

I think you concede too much. <Curious> [8/5 @ 17:46] (1/4)

Well, to add another nuance... <NZ Strider> [8/5 @ 18:43] (1/3)

Good point. I had <Curious> [8/5 @ 19:41] (1/2)

i don't think we're so far apart on this one... <Froda> [8/6 @ 6:21] (1/1)

I quite agree <NZ Strider> [8/6 @ 15:07] (0/0)

I've just been reading H.G. Well's... <Reverend> [8/5 @ 13:02] (2/2)

Good point. I think it took... <Karen> [8/6 @ 9:30] (0/0)
Cultural imperialism! I love it! <Curious> [8/5 @ 13:07] (0/0)

excellent response, perfesser! (No Text) <huorn> [8/5 @ 12:32] (1/2)

glad you like it, and <Froda> [8/5 @ 12:41] (1/1)

you say didactic, I say pedantic! <huorn> [8/6 @ 5:01] (0/0)

The charge has been made before <Moriel> [8/5 @ 9:41] (1/1)

Tolkien was sympathetic to all races of men, but <Curious> [8/5 @ 10:24] (0/0)

Non-english Characters <Jus> [8/5 @ 8:36] (1/3)

Depends on what OS you use <Moriel> [8/5 @ 9:27] (1/2)

Character Map is easiest <Eledhwen> [8/5 @ 12:37] (1/1)

�!�h� Th�� I p�t� �� poor W�n��ws �sers.� :-) (No Text) <Moriel> [8/5 @ 19:28] (0/0)

For those who are interested: Beleg with a beard? (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [8/5 @ 1:36] (1/10)

Is it a beard? <Eledhwen> [8/5 @ 1:46] (3/9)

It's a bit clearer in the reproduction <NZ Strider> [8/5 @ 12:04] (1/2)

How clear is the attribution? <Curious> [8/5 @ 13:24] (1/1)

What you say, only in the opposite way! <NZ Strider> [8/5 @ 18:17] (0/0)

Also, those are very big mushrooms. <Curious> [8/5 @ 7:49] (3/4)

a different species of toadstools? <Arador> [8/5 @ 16:01] (1/1)

Right. Big mushrooms and trees, or small elves. <Curious> [8/5 @ 16:37] (0/0)

They may have been tiny elves... <Karen> [8/5 @ 12:27] (0/0)
If the mushrooms are big enough <Draupne> [8/5 @ 12:02] (0/0)

That's why I used a question mark. (No Text) <Curious> [8/5 @ 2:19] (0/0)

On the rumor that the Tooks had elvish blood (for Karen and others). <Curious> [8/5 @ 1:22] (3/4)

In "The Hobbit"... (a corollary and a question) <Nimfalma Took> [8/7 @ 10:02] (0/0)
Thanks! <Karen> [8/5 @ 12:24] (0/0)
I always thought that.... <Wingfooted> [8/5 @ 9:50] (1/1)

It was an elvish blessing of some kind, <Curious> [8/5 @ 10:36] (0/0)

Another explanation of firebreathing. (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [8/5 @ 0:54] (5/5)

Oh pish <Reverend> [8/5 @ 12:40] (0/0)
I love these things. Thank you! (No Text) <NZ Strider> [8/5 @ 12:13] (0/0)
you learn somethin' new every day... <Froda> [8/5 @ 11:18] (0/0)
My favorite theory is <Hama of Rohan> [8/5 @ 7:41] (0/0)
Makes sense to me :) (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [8/5 @ 7:04] (0/0)

Female Dwarves <canadanthony> [8/4 @ 15:09] (1/10)

bearded <Arador> [8/4 @ 15:49] (2/9)

my feelings about bearded Dwarf-ladies <cabbage'n'taters> [8/5 @ 8:04] (1/4)

I think the beards are symbolic. <Curious> [8/5 @ 10:45] (2/3)

I agree <Blue Wizard> [8/5 @ 12:58] (1/1)

Thanks very interesting, so then?.... <cabbage'n'taters> [8/6 @ 8:09] (0/0)

Interesting observation (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [8/5 @ 11:58] (0/0)

Sorry...still not proven :) (No Text) <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/5 @ 3:35] (1/3)

Here is something more definite. (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [8/5 @ 4:43] (1/2)

How come it doesn't say that in any of the later versions? What makes the US edition so special to include undisclosed info not seen in european versions?? :P (No Text) <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/5 @ 5:26] (1/1)

You are referring to The War of the Jewels? (No Text) <Curious> [8/5 @ 6:18] (0/0)

ROTK: Can someone please explain to me the stone of Erech? <canadanthony> [8/4 @ 15:05] (1/8)

Here you go <NZ Strider> [8/4 @ 16:09] (3/7)

Nicely summarized (No Text) <notlost> [8/6 @ 7:58] (0/0)
I agree with everything except that <Curious> [8/5 @ 2:17] (1/4)

All right, all right! <NZ Strider> [8/5 @ 12:07] (1/3)

Here's what I remember <Weige> [8/5 @ 14:32] (1/2)

The reference in the RotK <Acathalion> [8/5 @ 20:34] (1/1)

Thanks. (No Text) <Curious> [8/7 @ 5:36] (0/0)

What he said! :) (No Text) <Altaira> [8/4 @ 20:35] (0/0)

Hello...nother dumb question :p <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/4 @ 12:05] (2/11)

Why not animal skins? (No Text) <Moriel> [8/4 @ 20:00] (1/5)

My first thought was that it wouldn't be consistent with the elves "living in harmony with nature" lifestyle (No Text) <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/5 @ 2:43] (2/4)

Why do you assume that living in harmony with nature precludes <Leto> [8/5 @ 18:09] (0/0)
Another example I remember... <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/5 @ 3:37] (1/2)

The Green-elves of Ossiriand did not eat meat, but many other elves hunted. <Curious> [8/5 @ 4:48] (1/1)

Also, there's this <Moriel> [8/5 @ 6:01] (0/0)

In FotR, "The Ring goes South," <NZ Strider> [8/4 @ 12:10] (1/4)

they could eat it perhaps? <Arador> [8/4 @ 15:45] (1/3)

Not that I can think of, but... <Morwen> [8/4 @ 18:24] (1/2)

elven sheep? they had elvish trees <Arador> [8/4 @ 20:06] (1/1)

I don't think Elves domesticated livestock <Uitlander> [8/5 @ 3:41] (0/0)

Question: Did Boromir know that the Ring made people invisible? <Wingfooted> [8/4 @ 10:16] (1/2)

I think so. <Morwen> [8/4 @ 11:06] (1/1)

Undoubtedly <Altaira> [8/4 @ 20:33] (0/0)

UT: The Battles of the Fords of Isen - Summary <Lady Aredhel> [8/3 @ 18:40] (11/11)

Thanks! (No Text) <Draupne> [8/7 @ 0:19] (0/0)
Thanks, Lady A. <Entmaiden> [8/4 @ 19:26] (0/0)
Thank you. And thoughts. <Curious> [8/4 @ 17:41] (0/0)
First, thanks:) <Mim the Petty Dwarf> [8/4 @ 17:40] (0/0)
It's all just so humbling <woodsnake> [8/4 @ 16:55] (0/0)
Thank you Lady Aredhel! <Altaira> [8/4 @ 10:09] (0/0)
Thanks, Lady Aredhel! <Morwen> [8/4 @ 9:19] (0/0)
Thanks, Lady Aredhel! <Acathalion> [8/3 @ 22:18] (0/0)
Many thanks Lady Aredhel. I like both points you mentioned. <Nemain> [8/3 @ 22:00] (0/0)
Thank you ! (and thoughts) <Kiskadee> [8/3 @ 21:08] (0/0)
First, thank you! <NZ Strider> [8/3 @ 20:34] (0/0)

UT: The Battles of the Fords of Isen - Appendix II, #2 <Lady Aredhel> [8/3 @ 18:39] (3/14)

Did the palantir make Saruman go bad ? <Kiskadee> [8/3 @ 21:02] (3/10)

As the Elves say, "No and Yes" <Moriel> [8/4 @ 10:01] (2/2)

Excellent -- thanks for that! (No Text) <NZ Strider> [8/4 @ 22:34] (0/0)
Now that's just plain scary! :) (No Text) <Altaira> [8/4 @ 10:04] (0/0)

Some interesting notes <Altaira> [8/4 @ 9:59] (3/5)

I see great minds do think alike! <NZ Strider> [8/4 @ 22:36] (0/0)
He thirsted for knowledge... <Watson> [8/4 @ 12:03] (1/1)

Exactly. Breaking something to find out how it works <Altaira> [8/4 @ 20:17] (0/0)

Great minds think alike! :-) (No Text) <Moriel> [8/4 @ 10:03] (1/1)

And mediocre minds.... <Kiskadee> [8/4 @ 18:53] (0/0)

I'm sure the palantir was a factor. <Morwen> [8/4 @ 9:07] (0/0)

My thoughts <NZ Strider> [8/3 @ 20:31] (1/1)

I think the same way on ... <Mim the Petty Dwarf> [8/4 @ 17:50] (0/0)

I think one reason was the palantir <Entmaiden> [8/3 @ 20:12] (0/0)

Two Questions related to UT <cubbyphan> [8/3 @ 18:13] (3/15)

And how do these cloaks even stay on <woodsnake> [8/4 @ 17:07] (1/4)

They were invisible, not immaterial <Watson> [8/4 @ 17:12] (1/3)

Yes and no -- which is precisely the point. <NZ Strider> [8/4 @ 22:32] (2/2)

Yes, let's discuss Shippey's book. <RosieLass> [8/5 @ 9:24] (0/0)
Legend-wise... <Watson> [8/5 @ 5:01] (0/0)

My thoughts <NZ Strider> [8/3 @ 20:22] (2/5)

One other point to ponder <Altaira> [8/4 @ 9:11] (3/3)

Well, they are also leading <NZ Strider> [8/4 @ 22:38] (0/0)
Maybe they're afraid no one would take a nekkid Nazgul very seriously. :) <RosieLass> [8/4 @ 19:32] (0/0)
And that would inspire laughter more than fear, me thinks! (No Text) <woodsnake> [8/4 @ 17:01] (0/0)

That works, too <Watson> [8/3 @ 21:34] (0/0)

Don't know about 1, but as for 2... <Watson> [8/3 @ 18:34] (2/3)

Yet black attracts the sun <woodsnake> [8/4 @ 17:03] (1/1)

It doesn't actually attract the sun... <Watson> [8/4 @ 18:09] (0/0)

I'd never thought about protection. <Morwen> [8/4 @ 9:34] (0/0)

Was Glorfindel of Gondolin(Sil, I think) the same as Glorfindel of Rivendell(LotR)? (No Text) <Valar Wannabe> [8/3 @ 15:40] (2/6)

Originally, no. <Curious> [8/5 @ 6:30] (0/0)
Probably <Watson> [8/3 @ 16:18] (1/4)

The interesting thing about this <NZ Strider> [8/3 @ 18:03] (1/3)

Although... <Watson> [8/3 @ 18:31] (2/2)

I agree with you on all counts. For <woodsnake> [8/4 @ 17:22] (0/0)
still, i would have like to have seen glorfindel (No Text) <Ehtemir> [8/3 @ 20:21] (0/0)

Out of curiosity (for anyone who translates into Elvish)... <BrambleroseBbuck> [8/3 @ 10:47] (2/4)

Try this <Atlas> [8/4 @ 20:54] (0/0)
Don't know, but try this <Moriel> [8/3 @ 11:15] (1/2)

I can't get to the link, and... <BrambleroseBbuck> [8/5 @ 9:45] (1/1)

For Moriel's link, try this <Atlas> [8/5 @ 21:38] (0/0)

The tale of Nu�n <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/3 @ 7:22] (1/2)

It's in the Book of Lost Tales, Part 1 <Moriel> [8/3 @ 10:56] (1/1)

Thank you fair lass :) :) *gives Moriel a flower picked from the plains of For-L�ndon* (No Text) <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/3 @ 15:32] (0/0)

To Eledhwen! Legolas stuff :) <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/3 @ 7:20] (1/3)

I had forgotten about the Fall of Gondolin <Eledhwen> [8/3 @ 15:00] (2/2)

I agree. And Tolkien did "re-use" names <Uitlander> [8/5 @ 4:00] (0/0)
There are several ways we can judge this... <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/3 @ 15:39] (0/0)

Tolkien's dwarves are neanderthals <matthew.s> [8/3 @ 1:05] (7/14)

Since Tolkien was a Christian, I doubt very much that he would ... <Durin III> [8/6 @ 1:52] (0/0)
Tolkien's concept of Dwarves comes from ancient Norse mythology <Uitlander> [8/5 @ 4:15] (0/0)
We have discussed it <Draupne> [8/4 @ 12:11] (1/1)

Thank you for that. I have Richard <NZ Strider> [8/4 @ 12:44] (0/0)

Tolkien took his Dwarves <NZ Strider> [8/3 @ 17:38] (1/4)

You don't think JRRT kept up on current events? (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [8/3 @ 23:16] (2/3)

That Neandertals and "modern" men <Draupne> [8/4 @ 11:46] (0/0)
Tolkien was, obviously, extremely interested <NZ Strider> [8/3 @ 23:53] (1/1)

I agree...yet something is wrong...starting a new question on Main... (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [8/4 @ 6:24] (0/0)

They were mud-men <Temujin> [8/3 @ 15:34] (0/0)
Very interesting theory <cabbage'n'taters> [8/3 @ 8:08] (1/2)

There is certainly a question of degree... <Watson> [8/3 @ 9:01] (1/1)

that makes a lot of sense <matthew.s> [8/3 @ 11:20] (0/0)

What we NOW know... <Watson> [8/3 @ 6:12] (0/0)

Q. Silmarillion page 41 (2) and last. <Nemain> [8/2 @ 23:04] (2/3)

more additions <PhantomS> [8/4 @ 6:39] (0/0)
Some answers <NZ Strider> [8/3 @ 17:52] (1/1)

Additions <Acathalion> [8/3 @ 22:44] (0/0)

Q. Reference page 41 of the Silmarillion (1). <Nemain> [8/2 @ 22:26] (2/2)

Small additions <PhantomS> [8/4 @ 6:22] (0/0)
Some answers <NZ Strider> [8/3 @ 17:49] (0/0)

Q. Which character in ME do you find the most unusual or mysterious. <Nemain> [8/2 @ 21:24] (7/13)

I wonder about Beorn the were-bear. <Morwen> [8/4 @ 9:16] (0/0)
Rather oddly... <Watson> [8/4 @ 6:37] (1/2)

I like to think he didn't fail per se <Moriel> [8/4 @ 7:04] (1/1)

Tolkien does say "failed"... <Watson> [8/4 @ 9:57] (0/0)

a couple of strange characters <Ehtemir> [8/3 @ 20:25] (0/0)
Ghan buri ghan is a good one... <Thevina Finduilas> [8/3 @ 10:50] (0/0)
Gh�n-buri-gh�n <Moriel> [8/3 @ 8:23] (0/0)
Ah! I was going to say "Eol" as well <woodsnake> [8/2 @ 22:24] (0/0)
Old Tom Bombadil <Mim the Petty Dwarf> [8/2 @ 22:07] (3/4)

More than just a nice singer <Lottelita> [8/5 @ 14:39] (0/0)
Same here. Bombadil. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [8/3 @ 17:42] (0/0)
I always felt old Tom had some connection <woodsnake> [8/2 @ 22:38] (1/1)

Interesting theory, woodsnake! <Thevina Finduilas> [8/3 @ 10:53] (0/0)

Another bearded Elf? <NZ Strider> [8/2 @ 20:48] (5/9)

Interestingly.... <Reverend> [8/4 @ 11:41] (1/1)

Good point. <NZ Strider> [8/4 @ 12:00] (0/0)

Is there a date on that picture ? <Kiskadee> [8/3 @ 21:14] (1/2)

I'll have to check -- I've got the book at home. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [8/3 @ 23:55] (1/1)

The date is July, 1928. Interestingly, <NZ Strider> [8/4 @ 12:06] (0/0)

Alan Lee... <Watson> [8/3 @ 6:17] (0/0)
I wonder where the artist got his idea from. Any reference that anyone knows? (No Text) <Nemain> [8/2 @ 21:37] (1/1)

The artist is Tolkien himself. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [8/3 @ 17:22] (0/0)

Belegs whiskers <Mim the Petty Dwarf> [8/2 @ 20:59] (0/0)

Kick start.... <Murmuran> [8/2 @ 13:27] (2/2)

And why did you chose that? <Altaira> [8/3 @ 8:28] (0/0)
Chestnuts, chestnuts <Blue Wizard> [8/2 @ 17:31] (0/0)

I have been warned <Murmuran> [8/2 @ 10:49] (6/14)

You will love it here! <Thevina Finduilas> [8/3 @ 10:45] (0/0)
Glad to have you here Murmuran! <Altaira> [8/3 @ 8:26] (0/0)
Mae Govannen! <NZ Strider> [8/2 @ 20:04] (0/0)
Umimm� �m�ar istyari Tolkieno, nan manten viny�a S�limess�. <Moriel> [8/2 @ 18:42] (1/3)

wow, that was so cool Moriel. Where did you look up the words. From the Sil and LOTR. (No Text) <Nemain> [8/2 @ 18:46] (1/2)

I learned it from Ardalambion <Moriel> [8/2 @ 19:10] (1/1)

That is an awesome link. Never knew some one did so much work on the ME languages. Many thanks to you. (No Text) <Nemain> [8/2 @ 19:19] (0/0)

welcome Murmuran from a fellow newbie and Tolkien scholar in training :-) <Nemain> [8/2 @ 18:15] (0/0)
Welcome! <Karen> [8/2 @ 11:29] (3/5)

I think most of us <Celandine Brandybuck> [8/4 @ 11:19] (0/0)
Same here. <Linnet Brandybuck> [8/3 @ 21:29] (0/0)
Thanks=) <Murmuran> [8/2 @ 13:24] (1/2)

oh no... <Celebwen> [8/2 @ 18:58] (1/1)

Blasphemer! :-) (No Text) <Moriel> [8/2 @ 19:13] (0/0)

possible typo <StormCrowTheGrey> [8/2 @ 2:12] (4/11)

Psst... Stormcrow <NZ Strider> [8/2 @ 20:06] (1/2)

No I didn't I'm not sure how to access those threads *don't flame the uneducated please* <StormCrowTheGrey> [8/5 @ 6:01] (1/1)

No flames from anybody against anybody! But a link instead... <NZ Strider> [8/5 @ 12:47] (0/0)

Definitely a typo <Moriel> [8/2 @ 18:20] (1/3)

May I ask <Telkemeniel> [8/3 @ 0:56] (1/2)

Those are from Tolkien <Moriel> [8/3 @ 8:08] (1/1)

Thank you <Telkemeniel> [8/3 @ 8:54] (0/0)

Another: Funny little misprint ? <Telkemeniel> [8/2 @ 13:15] (0/0)
which edition <huorn> [8/2 @ 6:00] (2/2)

Maps redrawn by Stephen Raw. <StormCrowTheGrey> [8/2 @ 7:17] (0/0)
Paperback Edition 1995 25 Thanks (No Text) <StormCrowTheGrey> [8/2 @ 7:06] (0/0)

I am sick of Balrogs -- let's talk Dragons! (IV & Conclusion) <NZ Strider> [8/1 @ 20:06] (14/41)

holy science lecture batman (No Text) <Ehtemir> [8/3 @ 20:32] (1/1)

Kiskadee's post below ("can't resist a poke...") is even better! (No Text) <NZ Strider> [8/3 @ 20:39] (0/0)

Well done, NZS! <Altaira> [8/3 @ 7:56] (0/0)
They seem a combination of snake and lizard <woodsnake> [8/2 @ 22:59] (0/0)
Thanks for looking up the cold-drake <Kiskadee> [8/2 @ 20:29] (0/0)
My thanks to you all for your comments! (No Text) <NZ Strider> [8/2 @ 20:10] (0/0)
That's great! <Moriel> [8/2 @ 19:45] (0/0)
Thanks, NZ Strider - these were great! (No Text) <Entmaiden> [8/2 @ 19:27] (0/0)
awesome series NZS. Perhaps we could do the same for the Ents, great eagles and other races too. <Nemain> [8/2 @ 18:19] (1/2)

Thank you; alas, my energy is not limitless, <NZ Strider> [8/2 @ 19:31] (1/1)

oh please, do not get me wrong. I hope other will do it. I will try the Great Eagles myself. <Nemain> [8/2 @ 20:13] (0/0)

the hypnotic gaze of dragons? <Froda> [8/2 @ 12:35] (2/2)

I've noticed dragons in different fantasy series <woodsnake> [8/2 @ 23:09] (0/0)
I will see if I can find an answer to this. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [8/2 @ 19:32] (0/0)

extremely well done... BUT... <Murmuran> [8/2 @ 10:44] (1/2)

I sort of remember... <Acathalion> [8/2 @ 17:34] (1/1)

Yes. I see it similarly. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [8/2 @ 20:09] (0/0)

The genus/species for Dragons should be in Elvin... <Temujin> [8/2 @ 5:00] (1/3)

The Elvish terms <Moriel> [8/2 @ 19:05] (1/2)

Excellent; frankly <NZ Strider> [8/2 @ 19:33] (1/1)

Homo sapiens = atanya saila? <Moriel> [8/2 @ 19:52] (0/0)

Very comprehensive posts! <Morwen> [8/2 @ 4:44] (1/16)

Can't resist a poke at this <Kiskadee> [8/2 @ 8:53] (6/15)

Question about vomitting <woodsnake> [8/3 @ 6:42] (1/2)

Eewww ! <Kiskadee> [8/3 @ 9:11] (1/1)

That sounds feasible to me! (No Text) <woodsnake> [8/4 @ 16:49] (0/0)

Beautiful! <NZ Strider> [8/2 @ 19:26] (0/0)
I love this (No Text) <Arador> [8/2 @ 14:35] (0/0)
hilarious! (and one question) <Froda> [8/2 @ 12:22] (2/7)

You make me want to beleive in dragons! (No Text) <Moriel> [8/2 @ 19:44] (1/2)

It's nice to see you again :-) <Kiskadee> [8/2 @ 19:54] (1/1)

Thanks <Moriel> [8/2 @ 19:55] (0/0)

One word -- *snert* <Kiskadee> [8/2 @ 13:27] (2/3)

"...and the dragon snerted flame from all orifices..." (No Text) <Froda> [8/4 @ 18:36] (0/0)
I knew there would be an answer. <NZ Strider> [8/2 @ 19:30] (1/1)

I have no idea... <Kiskadee> [8/2 @ 19:52] (0/0)

Lovely! Thanks for the biology lesson. (No Text) <Karen> [8/2 @ 11:31] (0/0)
Wonderful answer! Thanks, Kiskadee. (No Text) <Morwen> [8/2 @ 9:47] (0/0)

very nice <Arador> [8/1 @ 23:06] (1/1)

Thanks; interesting about <NZ Strider> [8/2 @ 0:11] (0/0)

quite interesting (No Text) <amanda marie> [8/1 @ 20:19] (0/0)

UT: The Battles of the Fords of Isen - Appendix II, #1 <Lady Aredhel> [8/1 @ 18:23] (2/3)

I thought they should have made peace with the Dunlendings. <Nemain> [8/2 @ 18:27] (0/0)
You ask a difficult a question. <NZ Strider> [8/1 @ 23:11] (1/1)

and just to point out <Mim the Petty Dwarf> [8/2 @ 22:20] (0/0)

UT: The Battles of the Fords of Isen - Appendix I <Lady Aredhel> [8/1 @ 17:51] (3/11)

Gondor should have had a similar structure to cover its borders... <Nemain> [8/1 @ 19:22] (1/4)

Psst... Nemain, something <NZ Strider> [8/2 @ 0:54] (1/3)

I made it up myself. It is based on the three ravens of the Morrigu. <Nemain> [8/2 @ 18:23] (1/2)

It did intrigue me. <NZ Strider> [8/2 @ 19:38] (1/1)

*applauds happily* Nice to see you have settled in Middle Earth. <Nemain> [8/2 @ 20:17] (0/0)

a note about cavalry <Mim the Petty Dwarf> [8/1 @ 19:19] (0/0)
It seems a natural division <Moriel> [8/1 @ 19:06] (3/4)

Well, this pretty much sums it up. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [8/1 @ 22:59] (0/0)
I agree <Altaira> [8/1 @ 19:39] (1/1)

Where have I been? <Moriel> [8/2 @ 18:11] (0/0)

nice points Moriel <Mim the Petty Dwarf> [8/1 @ 19:33] (0/0)

My wish list for an UT #2: <woodsnake> [8/1 @ 15:46] (7/16)

a very modest list indeed <E�rwen> [8/2 @ 4:41] (3/4)

Absolutely! It's the least he could do <woodsnake> [8/2 @ 21:26] (0/0)
Watson has done a very nice job with #10 <Karen> [8/2 @ 11:13] (1/1)

Thanks, Karen. I'll check it out. (No Text) <woodsnake> [8/2 @ 21:47] (0/0)

Perhaps... <Morwen> [8/2 @ 5:14] (0/0)

I want to hear <NZ Strider> [8/1 @ 22:54] (2/3)

not much huh (No Text) <Ehtemir> [8/3 @ 20:36] (0/0)
Well, if knowledge is power, then <woodsnake> [8/2 @ 21:32] (1/1)

Ooh -- I had no idea what I was really asking for! (No Text) <NZ Strider> [8/3 @ 17:39] (0/0)

I'll add a few <Morwen> [8/1 @ 20:15] (0/0)
Mine would be <Altaira> [8/1 @ 19:47] (0/0)
Totally! <WillakaLliw> [8/1 @ 17:21] (0/0)
Yes, great relationship between Legolas <sherlock> [8/1 @ 17:01] (0/0)
I would just be happy with a finished version of UT! (No Text) <Curious> [8/1 @ 15:56] (2/2)

yes <Mim the Petty Dwarf> [8/1 @ 18:26] (0/0)
same here: The Finished Tales of Numenor and Middle-Earth (No Text) <Arador> [8/1 @ 18:13] (0/0)

Something I was thinking about while reading about the humbling of Saruman. <RosieLass> [8/1 @ 15:08] (5/19)

Other possible considerations <Acathalion> [8/1 @ 22:18] (2/2)

How true! Amazing how extreme arrogance <woodsnake> [8/2 @ 22:00] (0/0)
Good point! Saruman was basically defeated. <Morwen> [8/2 @ 5:04] (0/0)

humbling of Saruman <Karyn> [8/1 @ 18:01] (0/0)
It was the power of his voice. <Moriel> [8/1 @ 15:50] (1/1)

Like Luthien with her singing. (No Text) <Nemain> [8/2 @ 18:33] (0/0)

And as for the Nazgul, <Curious> [8/1 @ 15:35] (1/3)

Can you explain? <Hama of Rohan> [8/2 @ 7:26] (2/2)

I beleive that Nazg�l was just a messenger <Moriel> [8/2 @ 20:09] (0/0)
I can speak to one point <Kiskadee> [8/2 @ 7:49] (0/0)

Saruman's voice cast a spell. <Curious> [8/1 @ 15:27] (5/8)

If he didn't affect the hobbits, than how did he gain <woodsnake> [8/2 @ 22:12] (0/0)
Saruman's powers of persuasion <Froda> [8/2 @ 13:07] (0/0)
It's Sarumans gift <Murmuran> [8/2 @ 12:13] (0/0)
Sort of leading OT: I wonder <NZ Strider> [8/1 @ 22:50] (0/0)
Saruman did have a good point <RosieLass> [8/1 @ 17:34] (1/3)

When you make comments like that.... <Atlas> [8/1 @ 21:52] (1/2)

Give me a break. <RosieLass> [8/2 @ 5:28] (1/1)

All right. <NZ Strider> [8/2 @ 19:37] (0/0)

I have discovered a translation error in my version of TTT <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/1 @ 10:54] (5/17)

"you children"? <Karyn> [8/1 @ 18:11] (1/1)

I think I know 90% of what you said, thanks anyways :) <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/2 @ 2:25] (0/0)

In a book this long <NZ Strider> [8/1 @ 13:41] (1/5)

Tolkien also thought he had <Curious> [8/1 @ 14:25] (2/4)

Tolkien ought to have read <NZ Strider> [8/2 @ 0:04] (1/2)

This whole Tolkien Vs. Ohlmarks argument is fascinating <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/2 @ 2:29] (1/1)

Yes; the story can probably <NZ Strider> [8/2 @ 19:50] (0/0)

I have heard.... <Reverend> [8/1 @ 16:37] (0/0)

That one's worse than the one I found in the Danish version <Tauriel> [8/1 @ 13:30] (0/0)
probably translation error as you think <Ehtemir> [8/1 @ 13:28] (0/0)
Um, is there any reason you <Curious> [8/1 @ 10:58] (1/6)

Well... <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/1 @ 11:05] (3/5)

? <Eledhwen> [8/2 @ 1:26] (1/1)

no, there is a mention of another Legolas... <jadeshadow> [8/2 @ 9:34] (0/0)

well, for Legolas' sake, I hope not... <Froda> [8/1 @ 11:34] (0/0)
Even if he was Thranduil's son <Curious> [8/1 @ 11:08] (1/1)

thats why I posted here. <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [8/1 @ 11:29] (0/0)

Are there any tales in Tolkien that <Curious> [8/1 @ 9:48] (9/24)

It seems as if part of each character's <NZ Strider> [8/1 @ 22:32] (1/1)

yes! and... <Froda> [8/2 @ 6:53] (0/0)

How about the "fairy" wife ... <Kiskadee> [8/1 @ 18:59] (1/2)

First, they could have been elf-friends, and <Curious> [8/1 @ 19:55] (1/1)

I dunno, it seems pretty unlikely... <Karen> [8/2 @ 11:25] (0/0)

On the same note, <JewelTook> [8/1 @ 17:01] (0/0)
Well, I always took with a grain of salt the story... <Karen> [8/1 @ 12:10] (2/3)

ok, here's my attempt... <Mim the Petty Dwarf> [8/2 @ 22:26] (0/0)
Well, even that would have been based on truth. <Curious> [8/1 @ 12:51] (1/1)

Of course it *could