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The Tuff Stuff <Duffhackymaster> [10/31 @ 23:54] (5/15)

An online resource for Tolkien questions... <drogo_drogo> [11/1 @ 9:31] (1/1)

The best resource of all <Nimrodel > [11/2 @ 0:04] (0/0)

Adding a tidbit to the enigma <Acathalion> [11/1 @ 9:13] (1/5)

I think probably yes <Alveric> [11/1 @ 10:28] (1/4)

Good points <Acathalion> [11/2 @ 22:32] (1/3)

Children of the Ainur <Alveric> [11/3 @ 5:35] (1/2)

Interesting point <Curious> [11/3 @ 13:33] (1/1)

Silmarillion and a few other points <Alveric> [11/4 @ 15:15] (0/0)

Tom is a deliberate enigma. <Curious> [11/1 @ 6:13] (0/0)
Quick answers <Alveric> [11/1 @ 5:51] (0/0)
Almost Forgot <Duffhackymaster> [10/31 @ 23:56] (3/4)

Despite delightful speculation, <Curious> [11/1 @ 5:45] (0/0)
Interesting Article <Alveric> [11/1 @ 5:03] (0/0)
Welcome to the RR <Arquen> [11/1 @ 1:09] (1/1)

heh "one of the Big Guys" <hatster> [11/1 @ 12:26] (0/0)

Language of the Third Age <Lady Izara> [10/31 @ 17:37] (3/14)

Thank you guys--your help is much appreciated!! (No Text) <Lady Izara> [11/1 @ 21:52] (0/0)
The Hardrim <Alveric> [11/1 @ 7:32] (2/9)

Not Khuzdul. <Olorin_TLA> [11/2 @ 12:58] (3/7)

Whoops <Olorin_TLA> [11/3 @ 9:39] (0/0)
Khuzdul loan words <Alveric> [11/3 @ 9:22] (1/1)

Slight clarification <Alveric> [11/3 @ 9:50] (0/0)

The Numenoreans <Curious> [11/3 @ 6:33] (1/3)

Do remember that <PhantomS> [11/3 @ 8:48] (1/2)

Westron and the Faithful <Erudil> [11/3 @ 14:23] (1/1)

maybe not Adunaic <PhantomS> [11/3 @ 19:08] (0/0)

Those who dealt with Umbar <Curious> [11/1 @ 7:58] (0/0)

The Haradrim would not speak Westron. <Curious> [10/31 @ 19:52] (1/2)

I agree, but I think the language of some <TheMormegil> [10/31 @ 23:31] (1/1)

The Men of Gondor <Curious> [11/1 @ 5:38] (0/0)

The Steward and the King, #18: Open Discussion <Eledhwen> [10/31 @ 4:16] (6/28)

What did you do in the war? <Golfimbul> [11/2 @ 0:32] (1/1)

ooh! That's a nice thought (No Text) <Merryk> [11/2 @ 1:54] (0/0)

Why twilight? <Takeo> [10/31 @ 20:13] (3/7)

The fading of the Elves <Acathalion> [11/1 @ 11:38] (1/1)

That rings true. <Takeo> [11/1 @ 12:20] (0/0)

Undomiel = Evenstar, so it's poetic for her to arrive... <Kathira> [10/31 @ 22:12] (2/3)

Right. Faerie is associated with twilight. <Takeo> [11/1 @ 12:13] (1/1)

Heavenly shades of night are falling... <Kathira> [11/1 @ 14:02] (0/0)

Evenstar=Venus=godess of love (No Text) <Galadriel1a> [11/1 @ 6:08] (0/0)

Because Arwen's second name is "Evenstar" perhaps? (No Text) <erather> [10/31 @ 21:58] (0/0)

every one seems to wonder why Eowyn changes so quickly <Galadriel1a> [10/31 @ 14:12] (3/6)

Tolkien the hard-headed <Acathalion> [11/1 @ 10:14] (0/0)
What she saw in Aragorn <Hell-edhwen> [10/31 @ 19:30] (0/0)
Faramir is not an unattainable hero <drogo_drogo> [10/31 @ 14:48] (2/3)

good answere - thanks! (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [10/31 @ 16:44] (0/0)
Psst, drogo_drogo <Altaira> [10/31 @ 15:22] (1/1)

I'll be at a conference next week :( <drogo_drogo> [10/31 @ 16:46] (0/0)

*lobs another shot* <Arquen> [10/31 @ 12:05] (1/4)

*swings bat* <Curious> [10/31 @ 12:51] (3/3)

Eowyn's remark <erather> [10/31 @ 21:55] (0/0)
Well, I took it to mean that she <Ascarwen> [10/31 @ 17:14] (0/0)
Hey, Curious... <notlost> [10/31 @ 14:23] (0/0)

Could Frodo have possibly written this chapter? <Curious> [10/31 @ 11:53] (1/2)

A quick thought... <Aragorn_Hellessar> [10/31 @ 12:19] (1/1)

Well, <Curious> [10/31 @ 12:27] (0/0)

*hurls cannonball of questions* <PhantomS> [10/31 @ 9:04] (2/2)

*dodges cannonball* <erather> [10/31 @ 21:49] (0/0)
*Bats away cannonball with answers.* <Curious> [10/31 @ 11:15] (0/0)

The Steward and the King, #17: Midsummer's Eve <Eledhwen> [10/31 @ 4:15] (8/9)

Perhaps there was no wedding ceremony. <Curious> [11/1 @ 13:44] (0/0)
thanks for posting you fan fic <Lothirienne> [11/1 @ 11:20] (0/0)
He had to get back to the Shire <Merryk> [11/1 @ 0:30] (0/0)
It's a real shame <erather> [10/31 @ 21:34] (1/1)

Yes, the Appedix colours your rereading of the book <stanne> [11/2 @ 17:52] (0/0)

Tolkien's been pretty gooey during this chapter <Entmaiden> [10/31 @ 16:41] (0/0)
I wish he had too . . . <Daughter of Nienna> [10/31 @ 16:03] (0/0)
nice fic, thanks for posting it (No Text) <drogo_drogo> [10/31 @ 14:36] (0/0)
PJ isn't disappointed <Ioreth's sister> [10/31 @ 12:14] (0/0)

The Steward and the King, #16: The Sign <Eledhwen> [10/31 @ 4:12] (7/11)

Absolutely... <stanne> [11/2 @ 17:39] (1/1)

oops this should be posted in response to Acathalion, sorry (No Text) <stanne> [11/2 @ 17:40] (0/0)

Aragorn knows Gondor's history <Acathalion> [11/2 @ 6:33] (0/0)
The pencils are an anachronism, <Curious> [11/1 @ 13:03] (1/3)

Not necessarily. <Kimi> [11/1 @ 21:38] (1/2)

A bit of trivia <gullygilly> [11/2 @ 11:11] (1/1)

A method, perhaps, but <Curious> [11/3 @ 12:45] (0/0)

Tragically, <Merryk> [11/1 @ 0:23] (0/0)
all the ages in between <Daughter of Nienna> [10/31 @ 15:20] (0/0)
some thoughts <drogo_drogo> [10/31 @ 14:34] (0/0)
About Renewal.... <WhiteLadyEowyn> [10/31 @ 8:38] (0/0)

The Steward and the King, #15: Justice <Eledhwen> [10/31 @ 4:11] (6/12)

China's Golden Millennium <Curious> [10/31 @ 14:14] (0/0)
Athens 5th century BC <Elen> [10/31 @ 12:08] (1/1)

King David's reign <Curious> [10/31 @ 14:50] (0/0)

A Few Candidates <Alveric> [10/31 @ 10:11] (0/0)
Sounds like the (fantasy) of Rome in Golden Age <drogo_drogo> [10/31 @ 8:21] (1/3)

The key to that golden era <Curious> [10/31 @ 14:44] (1/2)

look at what family lines produce in the Roman imperial families.. <drogo_drogo> [10/31 @ 15:06] (1/1)

I have always <Curious> [10/31 @ 15:37] (0/0)

Aragorn’s wisdom: agree! <Daughter of Nienna> [10/31 @ 7:02] (1/1)

yep <cubbyphan> [11/4 @ 14:30] (0/0)

King Arthur or recalling another Camelot <gullygilly> [10/31 @ 5:23] (1/1)

Ditto! (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [10/31 @ 7:04] (0/0)

Inconsistency question <cyrano> [10/30 @ 21:27] (3/6)

Question for Film Gandalf <Alveric> [10/31 @ 12:04] (0/0)
Gandalf explains this <Kimi> [10/30 @ 22:59] (2/2)

"The Hunt for the Ring" in Unfinished Tales <drogo_drogo> [10/31 @ 8:35] (0/0)
You know... <infidel> [10/30 @ 23:48] (0/0)

It was Mr. Jackson <Merryk> [10/30 @ 22:40] (1/1)

"...he would be caught and taken--for examination...." <spongebob hobbitpants> [11/1 @ 2:18] (0/0)

The Steward and the King, #14: Out of the Great Sea <Eledhwen> [10/30 @ 17:36] (5/51)

I believed in Aragorn <Entmaiden> [10/31 @ 16:26] (1/1)

Ah but we do! <Curious> [10/31 @ 19:07] (0/0)

To answer your question, <Curious> [10/31 @ 7:50] (1/2)

About Gandalf <Ioreth's sister> [10/31 @ 8:59] (1/1)

Gandalf Says This Himself <The Silent Watcher> [11/1 @ 21:13] (0/0)

imagined the essence of the elven lines <Daughter of Nienna> [10/31 @ 1:10] (0/0)
Tradition, shmadition; this is pure politics <Ioreth's sister> [10/30 @ 19:35] (11/43)

I would see it as symbolic rather than political <Entmaiden> [10/31 @ 16:21] (1/1)

Im' with you... <Arquen> [11/1 @ 1:29] (0/0)

I only object <Curious> [10/31 @ 7:38] (0/0)
Great take <Acathalion> [10/31 @ 4:48] (0/0)
I don't buy it either . . . <Daughter of Nienna> [10/31 @ 1:47] (0/0)
meant to be <frothi> [10/31 @ 0:09] (1/1)

"He belonged there..." <Merryk> [10/31 @ 0:19] (0/0)

balderdash and poppy cock--I'm not as cynical as you <hatster> [10/30 @ 22:26] (2/29)

I suggest you are *more* cynical <Curious> [10/31 @ 7:30] (1/25)

Oh Curious...you know darn well it is a matter of intent <hatster> [10/31 @ 9:01] (2/24)

I'd mod you up on this one, but alas, I cannot. <Hama of Rohan> [10/31 @ 13:16] (0/0)
I grant you <Curious> [10/31 @ 10:42] (1/22)

So you are trying to do to the word "politics" what <hatster> [10/31 @ 11:45] (2/21)

I never said it was all about Aragorn <Ioreth's sister> [10/31 @ 12:31] (1/18)

No... they can't <hatster> [10/31 @ 16:49] (1/17)

My goodness, <Curious> [10/31 @ 17:05] (1/16)

LOL look up the word "politic" as an adjective <hatster> [10/31 @ 18:13] (1/15)

You said <Curious> [10/31 @ 18:55] (1/14)

and you toy with language rather than address the priorities <hatster> [10/31 @ 20:33] (1/13)

Jesus <Curious> [11/1 @ 5:21] (4/12)

St. Paul <Merryk> [11/2 @ 2:06] (1/1)

He <Curious> [11/2 @ 6:38] (0/0)

You can't have a private coronation <Eledhwen> [11/1 @ 13:41] (1/3)

Frodo? <Curious> [11/1 @ 16:51] (1/2)

"Shall he be king ... <Eledhwen> [11/2 @ 10:24] (1/1)

Even <Curious> [11/3 @ 6:25] (0/0)

That is a spectacularly good explanation <Ioreth's sister> [11/1 @ 9:42] (1/2)

no reason to avoid this argument <hatster> [11/1 @ 10:55] (1/1)

Yes, <Curious> [11/1 @ 12:19] (0/0)

a far fetched UUT with no textual evidence <hatster> [11/1 @ 9:27] (1/2)

I <Curious> [11/1 @ 9:46] (1/1)

yes, I would <hatster> [11/1 @ 10:54] (0/0)

I admit <Curious> [10/31 @ 12:24] (1/1)

not Charlemagne he was the grandson of a steward <Galadriel1a> [10/31 @ 13:54] (0/0)

I wasn't being cynical <Ioreth's sister> [10/30 @ 22:49] (1/2)

why no Gimli and Legolas? <hatster> [10/31 @ 9:07] (1/1)

great answer! (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [10/31 @ 16:52] (0/0)

Great post! And about healing... <Cressida> [10/30 @ 22:04] (0/0)
Great answer! Only a minor additional comment. <erather> [10/30 @ 21:25] (1/1)

Great points, Erather <Ioreth's sister> [10/30 @ 21:40] (0/0)

great comments. Thanks (No Text) <stanne> [10/30 @ 20:32] (0/0)
I never expected Strider <gullygilly> [10/30 @ 20:13] (0/0)
Very insightful. (No Text) <Golfimbul> [10/30 @ 19:44] (0/0)

Confession time... I've seen Aragorn in terms of Spaghetti Westerns <drogo_drogo> [10/30 @ 18:06] (0/0)

The Steward and the King, #13: Chinese Whispers <Eledhwen> [10/30 @ 17:35] (6/7)

This is the flip side of the hobbits' ignorance <Curious> [10/31 @ 7:13] (0/0)
The King challenged Sauron, who emerged from the tower <Entmaiden> [10/31 @ 2:40] (0/0)
slew all the remaing Nazgûl single-handedly! <Daughter of Nienna> [10/31 @ 2:12] (0/0)
Let's see... <Arquen> [10/31 @ 1:22] (1/1)

Hahahahaha (No Text) <SamtheBrave> [10/31 @ 14:34] (0/0)

The new King slew 10,000 orcs with his own hand. <erather> [10/30 @ 20:22] (0/0)
Samwise the Strong planting athelas in Mordor? <drogo_drogo> [10/30 @ 17:47] (0/0)

Anyone read V. Flieger's revised copy of "Splintered Light"? <Hama of Rohan> [10/30 @ 16:34] (4/7)

Yes <Celandine Brandybuck> [11/1 @ 12:22] (0/0)
Question of Time <Alveric> [11/1 @ 8:49] (0/0)
Yes, and it's fabulous. A must have. (No Text) <Ascarwen> [10/30 @ 22:32] (0/0)
Yep, I have <Menelwyn> [10/30 @ 18:47] (1/3)

I agree. <Hama of Rohan> [10/30 @ 19:57] (1/2)

I also loved her discussion <Ascarwen> [10/30 @ 22:34] (1/1)

What was unusual for me. <Hama of Rohan> [10/31 @ 12:19] (0/0)

Upon finishing RotK... <elf_wannabee> [10/30 @ 13:40] (6/15)

A couple of things <Alveric> [10/31 @ 7:27] (0/0)
I think the most 'neat' part... <ricsanchez> [10/30 @ 22:37] (0/0)
Sam's sister... <Golfimbul> [10/30 @ 15:57] (1/4)

Wow! Your question led me to an *amazing* discovery. <Curious> [10/30 @ 16:31] (2/3)

Fallowhides <drogo_drogo> [10/30 @ 17:40] (0/0)
There's also a stereotype of blondes.... <Golfimbul> [10/30 @ 17:06] (1/1)

Tolkien is better <Curious> [10/30 @ 17:16] (0/0)

Path's Of The dead <ElfatHeart> [10/30 @ 15:47] (2/4)

Aragorn saw the Black Fleet in the palantir. <Curious> [10/30 @ 16:11] (0/0)
From what i understand... <elf_wannabee> [10/30 @ 15:55] (2/2)

I'd put it this way: <erather> [10/30 @ 17:34] (0/0)
The discussion of this chapter... <Golfimbul> [10/30 @ 16:00] (0/0)

I just finished the books last weekend <EowynMN> [10/30 @ 14:37] (1/1)

Welcome! <Curious> [10/30 @ 14:51] (0/0)

It's not *that* neat. <Curious> [10/30 @ 13:58] (0/0)

Searching for Another Quote: Relative Height of Rohirrim <Cressida> [10/30 @ 12:47] (3/9)

Wow, you guys are fast!! <Cressida> [10/30 @ 13:13] (1/6)

Did you look in Google Groups? <Curious> [10/30 @ 13:20] (1/5)

I did do a Google search, yes. <Cressida> [10/30 @ 13:28] (1/4)

Not just Google, <Curious> [10/30 @ 13:29] (1/3)

I'm familiar with Google groups <Cressida> [10/30 @ 13:48] (1/2)

Below <Curious> [10/30 @ 14:06] (1/1)

Well... <Cressida> [10/30 @ 21:47] (0/0)

except sideways <Linguilindale> [10/30 @ 13:03] (0/0)
Unfinished Tales, <Curious> [10/30 @ 12:59] (0/0)

The Steward and the King, #12: Imagery and the Stewards <Eledhwen> [10/30 @ 4:08] (8/20)

Organization of Gondor events... <elf_wannabee> [10/30 @ 13:44] (0/0)
Sorrow, joy & beauty <Daughter of Nienna> [10/30 @ 13:43] (0/0)
Not so sad <Ioreth's sister> [10/30 @ 12:31] (1/1)

By the way, welcome to TOR.n! <Curious> [10/30 @ 15:28] (0/0)

The Stewards' legacy <PhantomS> [10/30 @ 12:25] (0/0)
Sorry, I'm confused. <Curious> [10/30 @ 11:55] (4/11)

That bit, and <Eledhwen> [10/30 @ 17:42] (0/0)
Maybe the white flag.... <Golfimbul> [10/30 @ 15:32] (0/0)
Aragorn's timeline <Arquen> [10/30 @ 14:18] (1/2)

Ah! Thanks for the correction. But <Curious> [10/30 @ 14:22] (1/1)

Euphoria <PhantomS> [11/2 @ 12:40] (0/0)

Argent <Alveric> [10/30 @ 13:07] (3/5)

The movie flag & some thoughts <PhantomS> [11/2 @ 12:31] (0/0)
"Argent" is the French word for silver (No Text) <Entmaiden> [10/30 @ 23:25] (1/1)

Yes, but often white <Curious> [10/31 @ 7:06] (0/0)

Picture of Boromir <Alveric> [10/30 @ 13:16] (1/1)

In the photos I've seen, <Ascarwen> [10/30 @ 15:17] (0/0)

Change and restoration <Doorwarden of Theoden> [10/30 @ 11:13] (0/0)
Sadness outweighed. <RurouniKJS> [10/30 @ 10:37] (0/0)
quick thoughts <drogo_drogo> [10/30 @ 7:59] (0/0)

What do you think?? <ElfatHeart> [10/29 @ 21:10] (5/7)

Yikes! <irpacynot> [10/30 @ 21:28] (0/0)
Aragorn agreed with you. <Curious> [10/30 @ 10:56] (1/1)

As did Tolkien. <erather> [10/30 @ 17:41] (0/0)

Thorongil and CAhobbit are right <Merryk> [10/30 @ 1:18] (0/0)
Honestly... <Thorongil2931> [10/29 @ 23:24] (0/0)
Well considering the events in Mt. Doom... <CAhobbit> [10/29 @ 21:49] (1/1)

the readers are the most important. Without us the book would have disappeared... <Manhilien> [10/30 @ 9:03] (0/0)

The Steward and the King, #11: awwwww <Eledhwen> [10/29 @ 16:06] (5/23)

Lovely visual, but... <Ioreth's sister> [10/30 @ 12:46] (1/4)

did you read letter 244 (No Text) <Galadriel1a> [10/30 @ 13:00] (1/3)

No, unfortunately <Ioreth's sister> [10/30 @ 13:12] (1/2)

Quotes from Letter 244: <Curious> [10/30 @ 13:37] (1/1)

Thank you <Ioreth's sister> [10/30 @ 14:22] (0/0)

Veil of despair is gone <Daughter of Nienna> [10/30 @ 2:44] (2/7)

Foreign spouses are typical in royal marriages. <erather> [10/30 @ 15:41] (0/0)
Like a warm blanket <Doorwarden of Theoden> [10/30 @ 3:18] (3/5)

My UUT <Orm Irian> [10/30 @ 4:44] (1/2)

ah I share that UUT and have for a long time, BUT <hatster> [10/30 @ 8:03] (1/1)

I think you're right. that's much better. (No Text) <Orm Irian> [10/31 @ 5:11] (0/0)

I get you distinction . . . <Daughter of Nienna> [10/30 @ 3:31] (0/0)
comes from . . . <Daughter of Nienna> [10/30 @ 3:26] (0/0)

It's the Ring. <erather> [10/29 @ 21:11] (1/1)

I'll drink to that! (No Text) <Arquen> [10/30 @ 1:54] (0/0)

Don't know how PJ's gonna do it... <Erudil> [10/29 @ 17:57] (1/2)

Don't remind me <Merryk> [10/30 @ 1:26] (1/1)

You two are really positive, aren't you? :-) (No Text) <Draupne> [10/30 @ 4:58] (0/0)

Eowyn looking for more reassurance <Entmaiden> [10/29 @ 17:10] (4/4)

Right, she's still kicking a little before giving in <Matthew/Ugluk> [10/30 @ 11:07] (0/0)
Ditto. (No Text) <nerdanel50> [10/29 @ 20:07] (0/0)
Me too <gullygilly> [10/29 @ 19:24] (0/0)
I agree... I don't see this as mere teasing <hatster> [10/29 @ 19:11] (0/0)

The Steward and the King, #10: *sniff* <Eledhwen> [10/29 @ 16:05] (7/13)

the quality of Faramir <ranger in ithilien> [10/30 @ 21:11] (1/1)

Very nice <Merryk> [10/31 @ 0:10] (0/0)

were you sorrowless, without fear . . . <Daughter of Nienna> [10/30 @ 1:59] (1/5)

That's the reason why (warning rant ing inside) <gullygilly> [10/30 @ 6:42] (1/4)

invitation : <Daughter of Nienna> [10/30 @ 20:15] (1/3)

See you in Movie Saturday! (No Text) <gullygilly> [10/30 @ 20:18] (1/2)

oh Joy! . . . when are you leading? (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [10/30 @ 20:35] (1/1)

Monday, Nov 17 (No Text) <gullygilly> [10/31 @ 4:57] (0/0)

This always reminds me of the Grinch... <Kathira> [10/29 @ 21:43] (0/0)
Love is like that <gullygilly> [10/29 @ 19:17] (0/0)
"At last she understood it" <Kimi> [10/29 @ 16:48] (0/0)
It's beautiful isn't it? <Entmaiden> [10/29 @ 16:34] (0/0)
This is such a contrast <Curious> [10/29 @ 16:27] (0/0)

Consider, what if the Line of Hurin hadn't failed with regards to Numenor? <TheMormegil> [10/29 @ 15:27] (1/4)

Turin would have married Finduilas, <Curious> [10/29 @ 15:51] (1/3)

Aaah, but what if we ARE Valinor over here? <Azree> [10/29 @ 17:03] (1/2)

There's absolutely no way <TheMormegil> [10/29 @ 17:14] (1/1)

Ghan Buri Bush? (No Text) <Azree> [10/29 @ 19:21] (0/0)

the sil <mirthandir> [10/29 @ 10:27] (9/14)

I just want to pop into this thread... <Cressida> [10/30 @ 22:10] (1/5)

And? (No Text) <irpacynot> [10/30 @ 23:04] (1/4)

Initial, somewhat facetious, reactions <Cressida> [10/30 @ 23:56] (2/3)

You should read (reread if such is the case) the Old Testament) <irpacynot> [10/31 @ 14:22] (0/0)
Narn i hin Hurin in the Unfinished Tales <oloin> [10/31 @ 9:10] (1/1)

I've skimmed it... <Cressida> [10/31 @ 10:10] (0/0)

Yeah, but.... <irpacynot> [10/30 @ 21:22] (0/0)
Lost Tales <EllesarTheKing> [10/29 @ 15:51] (0/0)
Three suggestions, and a comment. <Curious> [10/29 @ 15:18] (0/0)
I had a little difficulty as first as well but <TheMormegil> [10/29 @ 14:59] (0/0)
Two Books that will help... <tula> [10/29 @ 14:44] (0/0)
what helped me : <Daughter of Nienna> [10/29 @ 14:12] (0/0)
The Silmarillion was compiled from <Azree> [10/29 @ 11:13] (0/0)
It wasn't written for publication in that form. <Nimrodel > [10/29 @ 11:10] (0/0)

The Steward and the King, #9: Sing all ye people! <Eledhwen> [10/29 @ 3:59] (9/11)

Tolkien himself "sang" the Eagle's song. <Hama of Rohan> [10/30 @ 16:29] (0/0)
For some reason, I'm reminded <Entmaiden> [10/29 @ 16:19] (0/0)
Much as I like the BBC version <Kimi> [10/29 @ 15:17] (1/1)

That would explain her comment to Sam :) (No Text) <Entmaiden> [10/29 @ 16:13] (0/0)

I never thought the Eagle sang <Annael> [10/29 @ 15:00] (0/0)
Like hatster, <Doorwarden of Theoden> [10/29 @ 11:41] (0/0)
Never affected me one way or another <hatster> [10/29 @ 8:58] (0/0)
Don't like eagles singing either <Draupne> [10/29 @ 8:58] (0/0)
"Just follow the bouncing ball" <gullygilly> [10/29 @ 6:23] (0/0)
brilliantly joyous <Daughter of Nienna> [10/29 @ 5:03] (1/1)

Good point <Merryk> [10/29 @ 11:26] (0/0)

The Steward and the King, #8: The Stroke of Doom <Eledhwen> [10/29 @ 3:58] (6/12)

That dream would have scared Boromir <Morwen> [10/31 @ 21:40] (0/0)
Why Faramir and not Aragorn? <Cressida> [10/30 @ 12:21] (0/0)
It doesn't seem that Boromir shared this particular dream <Entmaiden> [10/29 @ 15:07] (0/0)
Aside from wisdom and stuff? (UUT inside) <Doorwarden of Theoden> [10/29 @ 11:37] (0/0)
I think I need more enlightenment <gullygilly> [10/29 @ 6:50] (5/6)

I always got the impression <Eledhwen> [10/29 @ 16:11] (1/1)

You're right <gullygilly> [10/29 @ 16:56] (0/0)

I did use to have the dream of <Kimi> [10/29 @ 14:51] (0/0)
Apocalyptic dreams? Only when I read the Sil. <Seillib> [10/29 @ 11:40] (0/0)
never had any but apocalyptic dreams <hatster> [10/29 @ 10:29] (0/0)
No apocalyptic dreams here <Draupne> [10/29 @ 9:01] (0/0)

Númenorean traits? <Daughter of Nienna> [10/29 @ 5:09] (0/0)

Elvish Speaking <EllesarTheKing> [10/28 @ 22:39] (5/9)

Elvish Speaking <Sam 15th> [10/30 @ 3:06] (0/0)
If you really really want to, I'd suggest <Azree> [10/29 @ 11:22] (1/1)

I had to make that choice <Doorwarden of Theoden> [10/29 @ 14:46] (0/0)

Nim's in your mind? <Draupne> [10/29 @ 10:37] (0/0)
Er... thanks. <Nimrodel > [10/28 @ 23:41] (1/2)

Ooooh, Nim... <Ataahua> [10/28 @ 23:52] (1/1)

yeah, come on over... <Nimrodel > [10/29 @ 0:06] (0/0)

It's up to you... <Fealdanar> [10/28 @ 23:24] (1/1)

testing <Daughter of Nienna> [11/1 @ 6:56] (0/0)

An errant Bombadil poem. <NZ Strider> [10/28 @ 21:33] (3/6)

Maybe... <Arquen> [10/29 @ 1:55] (0/0)
Thanks NZ!!! (note sarcasm) ;-) <Altaira> [10/28 @ 22:41] (2/3)

*collapses in giggles* <NZ Strider> [10/28 @ 23:01] (1/1)

If it becomes necessary <Altaira> [10/29 @ 0:09] (0/0)

You are bad! <Kimi> [10/28 @ 22:52] (0/0)

Well, it does illustrate Tom's <Curious> [10/28 @ 22:09] (0/0)

Why didn't one of the elves take the Ring to Amen... <Downtown> [10/28 @ 20:44] (1/2)

That's being discussed <Altaira> [10/28 @ 20:52] (1/1)

thanks for the link and no problem about the grammmer (No Text) <Downtown> [10/28 @ 21:26] (0/0)

Whos Jesus? <Marius> [10/28 @ 20:37] (7/9)

Ah, the joy of debating... <Lady Izara> [10/30 @ 17:07] (0/0)
Several. Sort of. <RurouniKJS> [10/29 @ 14:54] (1/1)

reply from the one who started it <Marius> [10/29 @ 20:40] (0/0)

I wish I had <gullygilly> [10/29 @ 7:02] (0/0)
The concept of sacrifice is ancient... <Nimrodel > [10/28 @ 23:15] (0/0)
Not allegory, applicability <Lady Izara> [10/28 @ 22:02] (0/0)
nobody <Darkwish> [10/28 @ 20:54] (0/0)
No one character. <erather> [10/28 @ 20:52] (1/1)

Not "entirely different". <Atlas> [10/29 @ 5:39] (0/0)

Religion and the Silmarillion <Gerontius> [10/28 @ 18:32] (11/20)

Finally getting around to posting my thoughts... <Gerontius> [10/31 @ 17:38] (0/0)
Aha! Was it Ray Bradbury <Ascarwen> [10/29 @ 12:48] (1/2)

Sounds like an H. Beam Piper story, actually... <aragonvaar> [10/29 @ 21:37] (1/1)

Cool. Must look this up. <Ascarwen> [10/30 @ 22:36] (0/0)

Clever responses <Timerider> [10/29 @ 2:19] (0/0)
Here we go.... <Lady Izara> [10/28 @ 22:08] (0/0)
I suppose if <Ossë> [10/28 @ 20:39] (1/2)

How do we know the reader understands English? <Entmaiden> [10/29 @ 0:50] (1/1)

I think there are enough translations <hatster> [10/29 @ 4:37] (0/0)

Hmm... Well, one answer <NZ Strider> [10/28 @ 20:25] (0/0)
They are the same. <Curious> [10/28 @ 20:21] (1/2)

you beat me to it.. I had just typed "both or neither" <hatster> [10/28 @ 20:26] (1/1)

Good point! <Curious> [10/28 @ 21:14] (0/0)

Given that <Celandine Brandybuck> [10/28 @ 19:27] (0/0)
Shouldn't this be in the Arena? ;-) <Pukel-man> [10/28 @ 19:12] (0/0)
What an excellent question! <Eledhwen> [10/28 @ 18:50] (0/0)
Good question <Golfimbul> [10/28 @ 18:37] (1/3)

Good point! (No Text) <Curious> [10/28 @ 19:57] (1/2)

One prayer... <Golfimbul> [10/28 @ 22:07] (1/1)

And look what <Curious> [10/28 @ 22:10] (0/0)

The Steward and the King, #7: The Fifth Day <Eledhwen> [10/28 @ 17:35] (11/16)

OK, thoughts: <Arquen> [10/29 @ 2:23] (0/0)
I think Eowyn is starting to let go <Entmaiden> [10/29 @ 0:46] (2/2)

I agree <Altaira> [10/29 @ 1:29] (0/0)
Yes <Merryk> [10/29 @ 1:13] (0/0)

Faramir was useless to her <Fealdanar> [10/28 @ 23:50] (0/0)
Poor girl's so confused <Wynnie> [10/28 @ 23:22] (1/1)

Addendum re: direction <Wynnie> [10/28 @ 23:34] (0/0)

Well, she *is* better. <Curious> [10/28 @ 21:45] (0/0)
Trying to let him down gently? <Kimi> [10/28 @ 21:07] (0/0)
As to Aragorn <Aerlinn> [10/28 @ 20:20] (0/0)
Selfish vs Selfless love <gullygilly> [10/28 @ 20:17] (1/2)

What is "obsession"? <erather> [10/28 @ 21:03] (1/1)

Characteristics of obsessive behavior <gullygilly> [10/29 @ 5:58] (0/0)

Perhaps by at least <NZ Strider> [10/28 @ 20:16] (0/0)
Out of the closet <erather> [10/28 @ 20:06] (0/0)
filled a "puka" <Daughter of Nienna> [10/28 @ 18:15] (0/0)

The Steward and the King, #6: The Grief of Éowyn of Rohan <Eledhwen> [10/28 @ 17:33] (7/9)

I like <Altaira> [10/29 @ 1:13] (0/0)
Faramir learns of Eowyn, Aragorn, and Arwen. <Curious> [10/28 @ 20:57] (0/0)
How high school was this? <Entmaiden> [10/28 @ 20:13] (0/0)
What about Grima? <gullygilly> [10/28 @ 19:48] (0/0)
Like Denethor, Faramir <NZ Strider> [10/28 @ 19:41] (0/0)
Understands at least these portions of her grief <Daughter of Nienna> [10/28 @ 18:08] (0/0)
Merry understands <erather> [10/28 @ 17:53] (1/2)

FYI: Merry did not find out . . . <Daughter of Nienna> [10/28 @ 18:21] (1/1)

Ok, so the campfire chats are out ;-) (No Text) <erather> [10/28 @ 19:48] (0/0)

What does the name "Middle-earth" really mean? <Darkwish> [10/28 @ 16:11] (4/18)

Tolkien's universe <Alveric> [10/29 @ 5:36] (0/0)
In "The Shaping of Middle Earth" <Entmaiden> [10/28 @ 20:02] (1/10)

maps <Darkwish> [10/28 @ 20:06] (1/9)

Here's another one for you ;) <Altaira> [10/28 @ 20:38] (1/8)

a different dimension? <Darkwish> [10/28 @ 21:02] (1/7)

Oh, but it does... <Altaira> [10/28 @ 21:32] (3/6)

If this is the same place... <Tomsk> [10/30 @ 11:49] (0/0)
Always imagined earlier <Alveric> [10/29 @ 5:50] (0/0)
that almosts make it seem harder to believe <Darkwish> [10/28 @ 21:47] (1/3)

I'm pretty sure <Altaira> [10/28 @ 22:07] (1/2)

Shadowrun <Darkwish> [10/28 @ 22:34] (1/1)

I don't recall <Altaira> [10/29 @ 0:28] (0/0)

Several things... <NZ Strider> [10/28 @ 16:33] (0/0)
Its the middle of arda <Tomsk> [10/28 @ 16:29] (2/4)

Well, not Valinor, but yes... <irpacynot> [10/30 @ 21:19] (0/0)
i don't think so <cjb92> [10/28 @ 19:44] (1/2)

this is why I'm confused <Darkwish> [10/28 @ 19:49] (1/1)

one more thing <cjb92> [10/29 @ 7:30] (0/0)

Roll call for November discussion leaders and note on next book discussion <Altaira> [10/28 @ 15:58] (5/10)

Present and accounted for. <Morwen> [10/30 @ 10:48] (0/0)
I'm here... <Aragorn_Elessar> [10/29 @ 13:59] (1/3)

Hmmm <Altaira> [10/29 @ 14:09] (1/2)

Okay. <Aragorn_Elessar> [10/29 @ 17:37] (1/1)

Got it. Thanks! (No Text) <Altaira> [10/30 @ 2:57] (0/0)

How will the voting work? <Atlas> [10/29 @ 6:39] (1/1)

Write-in <Altaira> [10/29 @ 12:00] (0/0)

Hey about the next book to pick... <Downtown> [10/28 @ 20:38] (1/1)

Thanks for the input <Altaira> [10/28 @ 21:46] (0/0)

Thank you for planning ahead! (No Text) <Curious> [10/28 @ 16:39] (0/0)

Throwing the Ring into the ocean... <Darkwish> [10/28 @ 15:39] (7/17)

*too much time on my hands* <Aerlinn> [10/28 @ 23:15] (0/0)
"Can't we just pawn it, and swallow the ticket?" (No Text) <Nimrodel > [10/28 @ 21:54] (0/0)
This was discussed at the Council of Elrond <Entmaiden> [10/28 @ 20:06] (0/0)
I like that idea actually. <Ossë> [10/28 @ 19:47] (0/0)
What if......? <Tomsk> [10/28 @ 16:58] (4/8)

His life force is with the ring. <EllesarTheKing> [10/28 @ 22:22] (0/0)
The Valar wouldn't accept the Ring. <NZ Strider> [10/28 @ 21:39] (0/0)
Well, Valinor would not accept the ring <Timerider> [10/28 @ 18:57] (1/4)

Jerks? <Nimrodel > [10/28 @ 21:52] (1/3)

No... <Timerider> [10/29 @ 2:08] (2/2)

They sent the Istari, remember. <Nimrodel > [10/30 @ 14:59] (0/0)
from the beginnning, <PhantomS> [10/29 @ 12:39] (0/0)

good question! (No Text) <Darkwish> [10/28 @ 18:18] (0/0)

Also, an old tale provides a note of caution: <NZ Strider> [10/28 @ 16:47] (0/0)
read the Council of Elrond again <PhantomS> [10/28 @ 15:50] (2/2)

And I'll add <Altaira> [10/28 @ 16:02] (0/0)
I have yet to find a glaring plot hole <Darkwish> [10/28 @ 15:59] (0/0)

The Huntsman: Thoughts on Orome <Erudil> [10/28 @ 10:32] (3/7)

being a hunter <PhantomS> [10/28 @ 14:11] (0/0)
He hunted monsters and fell beasts, <Curious> [10/28 @ 12:24] (2/3)

That's what concerns me... <Erudil> [10/28 @ 17:43] (1/1)

Yes. <Curious> [10/28 @ 17:53] (0/0)

Excellent post! <Aunt Dora Baggins> [10/28 @ 14:01] (0/0)

balance of nature <Doorwarden of Theoden> [10/28 @ 10:46] (1/1)

Quite true... <Erudil> [10/28 @ 12:42] (0/0)

The Steward and the King, #5: *swoon* <Eledhwen> [10/28 @ 3:31] (16/43)

I'm going to go against the tide here. <Morwen> [10/30 @ 10:45] (0/0)
*counts swooned bodies on the floor* <erather> [10/28 @ 17:12] (0/0)
My guess <Kimi> [10/28 @ 15:43] (0/0)
Could it be... <Aerlinn> [10/28 @ 15:05] (0/0)
*picks Eldhewen off the floor* <PhantomS> [10/28 @ 14:19] (0/0)
*Swoon* is right! This works for me every time I read it. <Entmaiden> [10/28 @ 14:13] (0/0)
A good quote to remember for the end of the world. <Curious> [10/28 @ 14:09] (0/0)
taking a stab at the guesses: <Daughter of Nienna> [10/28 @ 14:08] (2/16)

Those are also my choices <Altaira> [10/28 @ 15:13] (0/0)
You have a point! Isn’t this sexist? <Curious> [10/28 @ 15:08] (5/14)

Yes, but it's classically sexist! <Eledhwen> [10/28 @ 18:03] (1/1)

If I <Curious> [10/28 @ 18:22] (0/0)

Éowyn may read it that way <Daughter of Nienna> [10/28 @ 16:43] (1/5)

To be fair, Tolkien did say <Curious> [10/28 @ 16:52] (2/4)

And... <Daughter of Nienna> [10/28 @ 17:10] (0/0)
OT: Just out of curiosity, <erather> [10/28 @ 16:57] (1/2)

First, death is a gift. <Curious> [10/28 @ 17:17] (1/1)

Well, I don't think she's trying to dazzle her granddaughter into marrying someone Elrond doesn't approve of... <aragonvaar> [10/29 @ 21:53] (0/0)

Of course it’s sexist. <JewelTook> [10/28 @ 16:18] (1/2)

Tolkien did have <Curious> [10/28 @ 16:34] (1/1)

LOL... <Altaira> [10/28 @ 21:58] (0/0)

Bringing the horses into <Merryk> [10/28 @ 15:32] (0/0)
No, it isn't <Fisher> [10/28 @ 15:30] (1/1)

I agree IN PART . . . read my response just above! (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [10/28 @ 16:48] (0/0)

I suppose that the mistake <NZ Strider> [10/28 @ 13:57] (2/2)

Of course, you're not transferring that comment <Entmaiden> [10/28 @ 14:48] (0/0)
But what will the fox do? (No Text) <Golfimbul> [10/28 @ 14:08] (0/0)

"Maidens fairer still" <Golfimbul> [10/28 @ 13:01] (1/5)

Depends on the inflection, I think <Aerlinn> [10/28 @ 15:07] (1/4)

Yes, but..... <Golfimbul> [10/28 @ 16:24] (2/3)

Not noticing any other woman is good... <Aerlinn> [10/28 @ 20:22] (1/1)

Not noticing works well for me. :) (No Text) <Golfimbul> [10/28 @ 21:48] (0/0)

Faramir's Self-Esteem Problems <Erudil> [10/28 @ 17:13] (0/0)

*Sigh* What a moment! <Seillib> [10/28 @ 11:31] (0/0)
Actually <Doorwarden of Theoden> [10/28 @ 10:43] (1/2)

in the long run . . <Daughter of Nienna> [10/28 @ 17:28] (1/1)

correction: 'uncle' not 'father' (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [10/28 @ 17:32] (0/0)

I'd guess <Celandine Brandybuck> [10/28 @ 9:21] (0/0)
Of course most would say he probably shouldn't have <hatster> [10/28 @ 7:52] (0/0)
Don't mention <gullygilly> [10/28 @ 6:03] (0/0)
My guess... <joao> [10/28 @ 5:47] (1/2)

He's probably the first to tell her <Fisher> [10/28 @ 9:48] (1/1)

Not me, <joao> [10/28 @ 11:07] (0/0)

Sam < aragwen_menelothiel> [10/27 @ 23:23] (3/9)

the last night before the end of the quest <hatster> [10/27 @ 23:38] (1/2)

Since you just typed that chapter <Entmaiden> [10/28 @ 0:27] (1/1)

heh... wasn't going to type it again <G> (No Text) <hatster> [10/28 @ 0:33] (0/0)

It's in the chapter, Mt. Doom, in RotK. <erather> [10/27 @ 23:32] (1/1)

Thanks < aragwen_menelothiel> [10/27 @ 23:42] (0/0)

About Tom < aragwen_menelothiel> [10/27 @ 23:25] (3/3)

A deliberate enigma <Curious> [10/28 @ 11:00] (0/0)
The consensus is... <Nimrodel > [10/27 @ 23:52] (0/0)
No. <erather> [10/27 @ 23:30] (0/0)

Shelob and Smeagol <bride_of_legolas> [10/27 @ 23:12] (4/15)

Shelob's no dummy <Timerider> [10/28 @ 15:27] (0/0)
The promise of sweeter meat <Altaira> [10/28 @ 2:35] (2/4)

I always wondered about that. <Curious> [10/28 @ 11:24] (0/0)
you think? <cjb92> [10/28 @ 6:39] (1/2)

Well <Altaira> [10/28 @ 12:45] (1/1)

sorry <cjb92> [10/28 @ 19:48] (0/0)

Speculation on another possibility <Kimi> [10/28 @ 1:18] (1/7)

I think <cjb92> [10/28 @ 6:45] (2/6)

Possible answers <Caleniel> [10/28 @ 10:12] (0/0)
here's another question <cjb92> [10/28 @ 6:50] (1/4)

yes. :) (No Text) <frothi> [10/28 @ 7:52] (1/3)

okay then <cjb92> [10/28 @ 8:12] (1/2)

Not sure about the Torech part... <Erudil> [10/28 @ 10:17] (1/1)

Ungol has three meanings. <Curious> [10/28 @ 11:52] (0/0)

Too skinny. <Nimrodel > [10/27 @ 23:50] (0/0)

what is Gandolf? <bride_of_legolas> [10/27 @ 23:03] (2/6)

You need to do some more reading. <Nimrodel > [10/27 @ 23:47] (0/0)
Gandalf was a maia, <erather> [10/27 @ 23:26] (1/4)

An Angel <kodax> [10/28 @ 1:37] (1/3)

Angels and whatnot <PhantomS> [10/28 @ 9:02] (1/2)

so <cjb92> [10/29 @ 5:13] (1/1)

Answers <PhantomS> [10/30 @ 12:17] (0/0)

Why the Eagles Didn't Take Frodo: My Take <Fealdanar> [10/27 @ 18:50] (5/14)

Eagles can't bear the weight?? <juhsstin> [10/29 @ 15:01] (0/0)
no mortal tames the Eagles of the Mountains <frothi> [10/28 @ 8:01] (1/5)

Not so sure... <Fealdanar> [10/28 @ 10:08] (1/4)

no, not really <PhantomS> [10/28 @ 14:30] (1/3)

Actually, very plausable <Fealdanar> [10/28 @ 14:40] (1/2)

Counter arguement <PhantomS> [10/28 @ 15:43] (1/1)

Let me clarify <Fealdanar> [10/28 @ 20:06] (0/0)

What I find interesting is that Tolkien doesn't explain <Curious> [10/28 @ 7:33] (1/1)

Totally Agree <Fealdanar> [10/28 @ 9:58] (0/0)

I still stand by the <El Scrocho> [10/27 @ 22:56] (3/3)

Why Maia? <Fealdanar> [10/28 @ 14:50] (0/0)
ES! <Altaira> [10/28 @ 14:43] (0/0)
Howdy, stranger! <Entmaiden> [10/28 @ 13:53] (0/0)

there's some good thoughts there <Ring's wrath> [10/27 @ 22:09] (0/0)

Should the road goes ever on...? <irpacynot> [10/27 @ 16:48] (8/20)

Simple Answer, No. (No Text) <LMsexyAO> [10/29 @ 16:34] (0/0)
Depends on the author <Alveric> [10/28 @ 7:28] (1/5)

THANK YOU!! <irpacynot> [10/28 @ 14:14] (1/4)

But isn't that <Altaira> [10/28 @ 14:33] (1/3)

Well, I wasn't really considering... <irpacynot> [10/29 @ 10:08] (1/2)

Melkor's return <Alveric> [10/29 @ 11:15] (1/1)

The story of Aldarion and Erendis <Altaira> [10/29 @ 12:13] (0/0)

There's some really nice fanfiction <Aunt Dora Baggins> [10/27 @ 19:15] (1/1)

Thanks for the links, will give them both a thorough look-see. (No Text) <irpacynot> [10/28 @ 14:08] (0/0)

being contrary again <hatster> [10/27 @ 19:01] (1/5)

give it time, he will be remembered... <drogo_drogo> [10/27 @ 20:00] (2/4)

"Otherland" by Tad Williams <JewelTook> [10/28 @ 13:10] (0/0)
ah Curious and I had this discussion <hatster> [10/27 @ 20:09] (1/2)

Tolkien *is* darker <Curious> [10/28 @ 6:28] (1/1)

but always always tinged golden by the promise of <hatster> [10/28 @ 8:04] (0/0)

Unless the Professor was doing it, <Entmaiden> [10/27 @ 18:19] (1/1)

Oh, please! <irpacynot> [10/28 @ 14:05] (0/0)

Arrgh... <joao> [10/27 @ 17:41] (0/0)
Christopher? <Fealdanar> [10/27 @ 17:32] (0/0)
Copyright law, that's why not. But <Curious> [10/27 @ 17:23] (0/0)

Is LotR a fairy-tale? <Curious> [10/27 @ 16:13] (4/10)

Why do I have to keep repeating myself? <gullygilly> [10/27 @ 19:53] (1/2)

oh, you are so wrong... don't you know <hatster> [10/27 @ 19:55] (1/1)

That's just what <gullygilly> [10/27 @ 19:57] (0/0)

Fantasy, not Fairy <Fealdanar> [10/27 @ 17:27] (0/0)
Yes <joao> [10/27 @ 17:26] (0/0)
No. <Arquen> [10/27 @ 16:32] (1/4)

Many literary fairy-tales <Curious> [10/27 @ 16:54] (1/3)

Threshing and Winnowing <Arquen> [10/27 @ 19:39] (1/2)

But almost everything in Tolkien <hatster> [10/27 @ 19:59] (1/1)

Yes, he does pay homage.. <Arquen> [10/27 @ 20:39] (0/0)

The Steward and the King, #4: Éowyn on Faramir <Eledhwen> [10/27 @ 15:19] (11/20)

Eowyn is in denial <Altaira> [10/28 @ 14:07] (0/0)
It is important that Faramir is a warrior. <Curious> [10/28 @ 7:22] (0/0)
Whiny little so-and-so! <Smokering> [10/28 @ 3:34] (0/0)
Again, Faramir=Aragorn <Doorwarden of Theoden> [10/27 @ 22:19] (0/0)
She *is* acting like a child <Wynnie> [10/27 @ 21:17] (0/0)
She must see, even if unconsciously, <Kimi> [10/27 @ 19:18] (0/0)
I think Faramir is the first person <Entmaiden> [10/27 @ 18:09] (1/1)

I agree <gullygilly> [10/27 @ 19:41] (0/0)

Fears what Faramir might think <Daughter of Nienna> [10/27 @ 16:43] (1/2)

Real pity <Doorwarden of Theoden> [10/27 @ 22:12] (1/1)

exactly, that is what I meant! <Daughter of Nienna> [10/27 @ 23:55] (0/0)

I see Faramir's leadership qualities here. <Morwen> [10/27 @ 16:26] (1/1)

Very good point <joao> [10/27 @ 17:02] (0/0)

Some more math <Arquen> [10/27 @ 15:51] (1/4)

Mathmatical answer <gullygilly> [10/27 @ 19:28] (2/3)

*LOL* good points, <Arquen> [10/27 @ 19:54] (1/1)

how long does it take to catch a baseball? <Doorwarden of Theoden> [10/27 @ 22:09] (0/0)

*Applause* <Eledhwen> [10/27 @ 19:33] (0/0)

Eowyn is akin to Faramir <Inore of Aetherna> [10/27 @ 15:44] (1/1)

remove Aragorn's majesty and power, you get Faramir, do you not? (No Text) <PhantomS> [10/28 @ 9:04] (0/0)

The Steward and the King, #3: Faramir on Éowyn <Eledhwen> [10/27 @ 15:17] (11/28)

Bucking the tide, I judge that Faramir does feel superior <Curious> [10/28 @ 7:09] (2/5)

Desagree. <joao> [10/28 @ 11:31] (0/0)
In the hierarchy, I think they're equals <Wynnie> [10/28 @ 10:24] (1/3)

A king of Rohan <Curious> [10/28 @ 10:39] (2/2)

Don't you see a touch of despair also in Faramir <Wynnie> [10/28 @ 11:38] (0/0)
loss of hope vs. despair <Doorwarden of Theoden> [10/28 @ 10:51] (0/0)

Faramir pities Eowyn, certainly . . . <Doorwarden of Theoden> [10/27 @ 22:06] (0/0)
"But I desire no man's pity" <Wynnie> [10/27 @ 20:48] (0/0)
I agree with those who have <Kimi> [10/27 @ 19:13] (0/0)
While I think Faramir and Aragorn feel the same thing on meeting Eowyn, <Entmaiden> [10/27 @ 16:56] (1/1)

Good point on hiding feelings <Eledhwen> [10/27 @ 19:26] (0/0)

Faramir's versus Aragorn's pity <drogo_drogo> [10/27 @ 16:51] (1/1)

Yes, pity here seems more like "tenderness" <Takeo> [10/27 @ 20:18] (0/0)

I agree on Aragorn/Faramir <joao> [10/27 @ 16:47] (0/0)
Pattern of Similarity <Daughter of Nienna> [10/27 @ 16:11] (0/0)
Pity <Fealdanar> [10/27 @ 15:53] (1/1)

I agree. <Morwen> [10/27 @ 16:05] (0/0)

Faramir ON Eowyn? Family board? <Fisher> [10/27 @ 15:48] (0/0)
Eowyn / Frodo ? <Arquen> [10/27 @ 15:41] (2/9)

There's no one you can save that can't be saved... <gullygilly> [10/27 @ 18:59] (2/7)

Rather say healed than saved <Daughter of Nienna> [10/28 @ 0:33] (0/0)
Can we kick this around a bit? <Arquen> [10/27 @ 20:32] (1/5)

I don't see Faramir as making it <gullygilly> [10/27 @ 20:58] (2/4)

There's this book <Arquen> [10/28 @ 0:42] (0/0)
The difference between them . . . <Doorwarden of Theoden> [10/27 @ 21:41] (1/2)

Faramir remains the Steward. <erather> [10/27 @ 22:14] (1/1)

Bilbo's responsibilities <Doorwarden of Theoden> [10/27 @ 22:20] (0/0)

Eowyn and her change <Fealdanar> [10/27 @ 16:02] (0/0)

Hope soon to be back (No Text) <Villordsutch> [10/27 @ 14:55] (0/0)

Belated question from “The Field of Cormallen.” <Curious> [10/27 @ 13:46] (4/10)

I like your thoughts (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [10/27 @ 15:33] (1/1)

sounds good to me too. (No Text) <Golfimbul> [10/28 @ 0:21] (0/0)

" . . . where my old life burned away" <Doorwarden of Theoden> [10/27 @ 15:15] (3/5)

That's brilliant! <Seillib> [10/27 @ 16:35] (0/0)
That's the best UUT <gullygilly> [10/27 @ 16:11] (1/2)

Is it a UUT? <Curious> [10/27 @ 16:24] (1/1)

You're right! (No Text) <gullygilly> [10/27 @ 18:10] (0/0)

Wow! <Curious> [10/27 @ 16:02] (0/0)

Weight change <Fealdanar> [10/27 @ 14:20] (0/0)
positive of the negative <drogo_drogo> [10/27 @ 14:01] (0/0)

The Steward and the King, #2: Éowyn and the Warden <Eledhwen> [10/27 @ 4:01] (15/21)

I can't blame Eowyn <JewelTook> [10/28 @ 15:23] (0/0)
Without Faramir <Wynnie> [10/27 @ 20:35] (0/0)
I'm kind of reading ahead here, <Entmaiden> [10/27 @ 16:35] (0/0)
Pondering other warden quote: <Daughter of Nienna> [10/27 @ 13:56] (1/2)

But, remember his frame of reference. <Entmaiden> [10/27 @ 16:18] (1/1)

not Denethor <PhantomS> [10/28 @ 9:12] (0/0)

The warden is in a rather tight spot, after all. <Morwen> [10/27 @ 13:43] (0/0)
Healing is important in Tolkien's world. <NZ Strider> [10/27 @ 12:52] (0/0)
Most people in charge here <Draupne> [10/27 @ 12:52] (0/0)
Healers don't like war, and Eowyn's unhappy <Doorwarden of Theoden> [10/27 @ 10:58] (0/0)
He's a doctor, darn it <PhantomS> [10/27 @ 10:08] (0/0)
Are you thinking of the Chief Herbalist? <Curious> [10/27 @ 8:13] (1/3)

No, I'm talking about the Warden <Eledhwen> [10/27 @ 15:32] (1/2)

Well, <Curious> [10/27 @ 16:36] (1/1)

I think he's good at his job.... <Golfimbul> [10/27 @ 20:57] (0/0)

Depends on . . . <Daughter of Nienna> [10/27 @ 6:25] (0/0)
Eowyn's anguish <joao> [10/27 @ 5:46] (0/0)
Healers are often <gullygilly> [10/27 @ 5:42] (1/1)

I thought of that too <drogo_drogo> [10/27 @ 8:12] (0/0)

Faramir heals her... <Smokering> [10/27 @ 5:28] (0/0)
My thoughts <Kimi> [10/27 @ 4:31] (0/0)

The Steward and the King, #1: Left Behind <Eledhwen> [10/27 @ 4:00] (11/13)

In addition to repair work and healing the injured, <Entmaiden> [10/27 @ 15:57] (1/1)

Exactly. "Busy but concerned" <erather> [10/27 @ 17:22] (0/0)

Gearing up for the last invasion <Morwen> [10/27 @ 13:30] (0/0)
Little to add; the only thing <NZ Strider> [10/27 @ 12:25] (0/0)
Unbelieving and confused <Doorwarden of Theoden> [10/27 @ 10:52] (1/1)

agree with this <Annael> [10/27 @ 14:16] (0/0)

There's a lot to do <PhantomS> [10/27 @ 9:22] (0/0)
I would probably have been a healer <FantasyFan> [10/27 @ 8:44] (0/0)
anxious but focused on task ahead <drogo_drogo> [10/27 @ 8:06] (0/0)
There is plenty of work for the able-bodied. <Curious> [10/27 @ 7:41] (0/0)
To have stayed in Minas Tirith : <Daughter of Nienna> [10/27 @ 5:35] (0/0)
Hoping for the best and expecting the worst <gullygilly> [10/27 @ 5:27] (0/0)
Worrrying <Kimi> [10/27 @ 4:11] (0/0)

yo question <Downtown> [10/26 @ 22:37] (2/2)

A "doom," in somewhat old-fashioned usage, is <NZ Strider> [10/26 @ 23:43] (0/0)
'Yo,' Downtown <Altaira> [10/26 @ 22:46] (0/0)

The Field of Cormallen: Summary <Entmaiden> [10/26 @ 21:05] (16/18)

Great job and great summary! Thanks! (No Text) <Acathalion> [10/28 @ 7:03] (0/0)
Fine discussion and wonderful summary. Thanks so very much! (No Text) <hatster> [10/27 @ 11:17] (0/0)
Thanks great discussion and summary. (No Text) <Golfimbul> [10/27 @ 10:20] (0/0)
Thanks, great summary and questions! (No Text) <drogo_drogo> [10/27 @ 8:00] (0/0)
Thank you, great job! (No Text) <Curious> [10/27 @ 7:33] (0/0)
Thank you Entmaiden (No Text) <Silent _ Watcher> [10/27 @ 7:21] (0/0)
Thank you for a great week <gullygilly> [10/27 @ 5:22] (0/0)
Thanks, Entmaiden! (No Text) <Eledhwen> [10/27 @ 3:59] (0/0)
Wonderful job, Entmaiden! <Altaira> [10/27 @ 1:18] (0/0)
So much more to this ch. than meets the eye...thanks (No Text) <Arquen> [10/27 @ 1:09] (0/0)
Many thanks <Merryk> [10/27 @ 0:51] (1/2)

I don't know if you noticed, <Curious> [10/27 @ 7:31] (1/1)

*humming* <Merryk> [10/27 @ 12:31] (0/0)

Mahalo nui loa! <Daughter of Nienna> [10/26 @ 23:47] (0/0)
Thanks, Entmaiden. Wonderful discussion and summary! (No Text) <NZ Strider> [10/26 @ 23:13] (0/0)
Great job, great discussion, thanks! (No Text) <erather> [10/26 @ 22:09] (0/0)
Thank you for a great job. (No Text) <Kimi> [10/26 @ 21:27] (0/0)
Thanks, Entmaiden, for a great week . . . <nerdanel50> [10/26 @ 21:11] (0/0)

The Nameless Land <NZ Strider> [10/26 @ 18:42] (4/9)

A theory about the "wandering fires." <Curious> [10/27 @ 7:22] (2/3)

Wandering Fire <Stanislaus Bocian> [10/27 @ 15:42] (0/0)
Interesting -- could be. <NZ Strider> [10/27 @ 12:20] (1/1)

Maybe not readily discernible, but <Curious> [10/27 @ 12:48] (0/0)

sad, splendid, thanks (No Text) <Merryk> [10/27 @ 0:44] (0/0)
amazing, and a question <Lorien-lover> [10/26 @ 23:07] (1/1)

I have no idea. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [10/27 @ 12:11] (0/0)

Wonderful and a question <gullygilly> [10/26 @ 19:06] (1/1)

In the original version <NZ Strider> [10/26 @ 19:37] (0/0)

The Steward and the King: brief introductory note <Eledhwen> [10/26 @ 13:48] (7/10)

Also looking forward to it, and hoping . . . <nerdanel50> [10/26 @ 21:24] (0/0)
Looking forward to it! <Entmaiden> [10/26 @ 21:07] (0/0)
Will be waiting to pounce on those questions! (No Text) <hatster> [10/26 @ 20:15] (0/0)
Thanks, Eledhwen <Altaira> [10/26 @ 19:14] (0/0)
Looking forward to it! And, yes, <NZ Strider> [10/26 @ 15:14] (0/0)
looking forward to it! <Doorwarden of Theoden> [10/26 @ 14:49] (0/0)
Can't wait and... <gullygilly> [10/26 @ 14:18] (2/3)

What's a yonic? <nerdanel50> [10/26 @ 21:17] (1/1)

two links: <Doorwarden of Theoden> [10/26 @ 21:48] (0/0)

Symbolic meaning? <Eledhwen> [10/26 @ 15:21] (0/0)

suddenly noticing Goldberry <hatster> [10/26 @ 12:14] (3/4)

Goldberry is forest water personified. <Curious> [10/27 @ 6:02] (1/1)

Spirit of the Withywindle <Alveric> [10/28 @ 13:16] (0/0)

From one ambiguity lover to another <gullygilly> [10/26 @ 14:11] (0/0)
oh and, of course the songs foreshadow the two mirrors later (No Text) <hatster> [10/26 @ 12:17] (0/0)

second breakfast? <stanne> [10/26 @ 6:37] (2/5)

6 meals a day <drogo_drogo> [10/26 @ 9:32] (0/0)
I know it in the Hobbit <EsteTook> [10/26 @ 8:52] (1/3)

Yes, it's quite fun... <Nimrodel > [10/26 @ 10:40] (1/2)

but.. <Thorongil2931> [10/26 @ 12:28] (1/1)

Saruman hadn't started <Altaira> [10/26 @ 12:50] (0/0)

Question about Celebrian.... <Lady Elizabeth> [10/26 @ 4:47] (2/5)

Elvish marriages <Alveric> [10/26 @ 7:36] (1/2)

Wow! <Smokering> [10/27 @ 6:33] (1/1)

Elvish telepathy and Celeborn <Alveric> [10/27 @ 9:50] (0/0)

"Too deeply hurt" <Kimi> [10/26 @ 5:14] (1/1)

I'm sure she understood. <Nimrodel > [10/26 @ 10:44] (0/0)

W.H. Auden and Tolkien (and some poetry) <NZ Strider> [10/25 @ 14:31] (5/10)

Thank you so much. (No Text) <Ascarwen> [10/27 @ 14:29] (0/0)
It's not fair <Arquen> [10/26 @ 16:59] (0/0)
Wonderful <Altaira> [10/26 @ 12:59] (1/5)

Psst: <Kimi> [10/26 @ 17:12] (1/4)

IThanks, but I still prefer <Altaira> [10/26 @ 19:45] (1/3)

And here's one for NZ Strider <Altaira> [10/26 @ 20:05] (1/2)

Awwwww! <NZ Strider> [10/26 @ 20:21] (1/1)

Double awwww! <Altaira> [10/26 @ 21:33] (0/0)

great mathom, thanks (No Text) <drogo_drogo> [10/25 @ 17:36] (0/0)
Thanks, NZ, once more we're grateful <erather> [10/25 @ 16:47] (0/0)

The Field of Cormallen #12: Open Discussion <Entmaiden> [10/24 @ 13:50] (4/51)

To the sea <gullygilly> [10/24 @ 19:49] (5/7)

My favorite LOTR poem (No Text) <White Gull> [10/26 @ 19:43] (0/0)
The poem underscores that there is no victory <NZ Strider> [10/26 @ 6:32] (0/0)
This poem echoes <Kimi> [10/25 @ 22:02] (0/0)
good observation <drogo_drogo> [10/25 @ 9:26] (0/0)
The first few times, I skipped it, <Curious> [10/25 @ 4:34] (1/2)

His invitation <PhantomS> [10/25 @ 8:44] (1/1)

Arwen's invitation comes first <hatster> [10/25 @ 9:43] (0/0)

My question <Merryk> [10/24 @ 17:53] (4/11)

I think <Silent _ Watcher> [10/25 @ 11:58] (0/0)
Frodo's new pacifism <Curious> [10/25 @ 4:20] (1/2)

We have now a different Frodo, <mallorn-ws> [10/27 @ 1:11] (1/1)

It's true <Merryk> [10/27 @ 1:28] (0/0)

Sting wasn't 'just' a sword <Altaira> [10/24 @ 18:35] (3/4)

No it was actually a dagger ;) <Hengist> [10/25 @ 13:34] (1/1)

Right. And in that case <Altaira> [10/26 @ 12:31] (0/0)

I agree! (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [10/25 @ 6:13] (0/0)
I second that opinion <gullygilly> [10/24 @ 18:44] (0/0)

This was a major <Golfimbul> [10/24 @ 17:58] (1/1)

Thanks everyone, good to know <Merryk> [10/25 @ 10:48] (0/0)

I miss Frodo. <joao> [10/24 @ 16:09] (7/12)

I completely empathize <mallorn-ws> [10/27 @ 0:56] (0/0)
No longer Frodo's POV <Ashami> [10/25 @ 20:25] (2/5)

Excellent point! <Curious> [10/26 @ 9:58] (0/0)
Hello, Ashami <Altaira> [10/25 @ 21:36] (1/3)

Hope this works... <Ashami> [10/26 @ 11:11] (2/2)

Perfect <Altaira> [10/26 @ 12:22] (0/0)
I can read it. <gullygilly> [10/26 @ 12:02] (0/0)

It's hard now to get inside Frodo's head <drogo_drogo> [10/25 @ 9:32] (0/0)
chiming in with my welcome <hatster> [10/24 @ 18:56] (0/0)
Welcome! <gullygilly> [10/24 @ 18:40] (0/0)
Yes, welcome! <Curious> [10/24 @ 16:51] (0/0)
Wow, welcome <Altaira> [10/24 @ 16:45] (0/0)

OK. <Curious> [10/24 @ 15:12] (7/17)

Feeding tubes and minstral... <Trixie Hobbit> [10/25 @ 9:56] (0/0)
Really, now, this isn't so difficult. :) <RurouniKJS> [10/25 @ 2:02] (1/2)

Mighty quick work, <Curious> [10/25 @ 3:58] (1/1)

Hey, it's his job. <erather> [10/25 @ 15:55] (0/0)

They had to stay in Ithilien for a couple reasons <Entmaiden> [10/24 @ 23:29] (1/1)

Yes, if there was one thing Tolkien understood... <Kathira> [10/25 @ 16:09] (0/0)

They stay at Cormallen . . . <nerdanel50> [10/24 @ 21:39] (0/0)
There you go again with the feeding tubes ;-) <Aunt Dora Baggins> [10/24 @ 19:03] (0/0)
Rationalizing... <erather> [10/24 @ 16:49] (3/7)

Nicely rationalised. ;-) (No Text) <NZ Strider> [10/25 @ 6:13] (0/0)
I agree <Altaira> [10/24 @ 17:08] (0/0)
And the green turves? <Curious> [10/24 @ 16:53] (3/4)

Elven time <hatster> [10/24 @ 19:11] (0/0)
How about the bugs? <Golfimbul> [10/24 @ 18:16] (0/0)
The green turves <erather> [10/24 @ 17:20] (1/1)

Fair enough, but <Curious> [10/24 @ 17:31] (0/0)

interesting note! <Daughter of Nienna> [10/24 @ 16:40] (0/0)

The Field of Cormallen #11: Time to go Home <Entmaiden> [10/24 @ 13:25] (8/14)

hasty belated answers <drogo_drogo> [10/25 @ 9:57] (0/0)
*look out* Math ahead... <Arquen> [10/24 @ 19:23] (1/1)

* jolt of java* <Arquen> [10/24 @ 20:06] (0/0)

May Day <gullygilly> [10/24 @ 18:58] (0/0)
ok.. my turn to be contrary <hatster> [10/24 @ 18:50] (2/3)

I discounted Aragorn <gullygilly> [10/24 @ 19:03] (1/1)

Merry and Pippin equally (No Text) <hatster> [10/24 @ 19:12] (0/0)

grrrrrrrr typo..that was wander..wander, I tell you! (No Text) <hatster> [10/24 @ 18:55] (0/0)

changes . . . . <Daughter of Nienna> [10/24 @ 16:28] (0/0)
Within the context of the story <Altaira> [10/24 @ 16:07] (0/0)
In England, until 1752, May Day fell <Curious> [10/24 @ 14:15] (0/0)
As far as I know, May Day <NZ Strider> [10/24 @ 13:48] (2/2)

Least changed.. maybe the fox? (No Text) <drogo_drogo> [10/25 @ 9:52] (0/0)
Well, I'm not sure about Gimli not changing much <Stephanie> [10/24 @ 14:10] (0/0)

Ungoliant <Athiel> [10/24 @ 12:32] (4/10)

I thought she was a Maiar <Tomsk> [10/25 @ 13:53] (1/3)

Ungoliant's end <Alveric> [10/25 @ 18:02] (1/2)

It's in *The Shaping of Middle-earth* <NZ Strider> [10/26 @ 20:00] (1/1)

Thanks! (No Text) <Alveric> [10/27 @ 5:05] (0/0)

Some thoughts on Ungoliant's origin <Alveric> [10/25 @ 5:05] (2/3)

By the way, both Tolkien and C.S. Lewis <NZ Strider> [10/26 @ 19:49] (0/0)
Huh? <irpacynot> [10/26 @ 19:30] (1/1)

Clarification <Alveric> [10/27 @ 5:25] (0/0)

Melkor's shadow <Ransom> [10/24 @ 13:02] (0/0)
One other hint: <NZ Strider> [10/24 @ 13:01] (0/0)

Belated question from "The Land of Shadow." <Curious> [10/24 @ 5:25] (4/23)

Here's the thread where we covered that <Altaira> [10/24 @ 13:10] (1/17)

Thanks. No one, though, seems to have <Curious> [10/24 @ 13:46] (2/16)

With descriptions like <Altaira> [10/24 @ 16:24] (1/8)

I guess <Curious> [10/24 @ 16:48] (1/7)

The Southerner <Altaira> [10/24 @ 17:34] (1/6)

The Southerner <Curious> [10/24 @ 17:46] (1/5)

One-third orc, one-quarter orc <Altaira> [10/24 @ 18:01] (2/4)

One third? <Curious> [10/25 @ 4:44] (2/2)

It <Altaira> [10/25 @ 10:51] (0/0)
Gilgamesh, <NZ Strider> [10/25 @ 6:12] (0/0)

Aarghh, this is rapidly beginning to resemble <erather> [10/24 @ 20:36] (0/0)

They have to be non-human <joao> [10/24 @ 14:55] (1/6)

Yes, well, Tolkien <Curious> [10/24 @ 15:17] (1/5)

True, but... <joao> [10/24 @ 15:37] (1/4)

You forget <Curious> [10/24 @ 15:42] (1/3)

I know... <joao> [10/24 @ 16:27] (2/2)

In part. <Curious> [10/24 @ 17:34] (0/0)
I agree <Altaira> [10/24 @ 16:55] (0/0)

Well, here's Peter Jackson's solution >>> (No Text - Link Inside) <NZ Strider> [10/24 @ 13:05] (1/2)

Spoiler alert! <Curious> [10/24 @ 13:30] (1/1)

I saw the spoiler alert and looked anyway. I am weak. :( (No Text) <spongebob hobbitpants> [10/27 @ 1:16] (0/0)

My take <Arquen> [10/24 @ 10:22] (0/0)
Interesting points <Alveric> [10/24 @ 6:04] (0/0)

The Field of Cormallen #10: The Gathering of the Fellowship <Entmaiden> [10/23 @ 22:50] (9/15)

Frodo as editor? <erather> [10/24 @ 14:43] (1/1)

It's Bilbo's book <nerdanel50> [10/24 @ 21:46] (0/0)

Too happy to care? <nerdanel50> [10/24 @ 11:58] (0/0)
Dwarves memories of the Ents <Alveric> [10/24 @ 5:21] (0/0)
Great questions <gullygilly> [10/24 @ 4:59] (1/1)

And more great questions <Altaira> [10/24 @ 15:21] (0/0)

Gandalf does say it has been a couple of weeks <Curious> [10/24 @ 4:14] (1/3)

thoughts on Ent life <PhantomS> [10/24 @ 8:16] (1/2)

Well, Dwarves I think precipitated Ent creation <Alveric> [10/24 @ 9:06] (1/1)

in any case, <PhantomS> [10/25 @ 8:54] (0/0)

Those rascally hobbits ... <7-of-Eowyn> [10/24 @ 1:36] (0/0)
ent-draughts & Merry <Daughter of Nienna> [10/24 @ 1:29] (0/0)
Hobbits heal fast. <RurouniKJS> [10/24 @ 1:18] (1/1)

We go back in time... <Golfimbul> [10/24 @ 11:35] (0/0)

Wow! I never... <Golfimbul> [10/23 @ 23:50] (0/0)

The Field of Cormallen #9: Great glory and splendour! Let's have a party! <Entmaiden> [10/23 @ 14:04] (6/33)

Let's party-- here's another mathom <gullygilly> [10/23 @ 19:10] (1/1)

Great, gullygilly! (No Text) <Entmaiden> [10/23 @ 22:43] (0/0)

The quiz got me too on level 5... <Suni> [10/23 @ 16:50] (1/2)

Second round... <Suni> [10/23 @ 17:12] (1/1)

whew <hatster> [10/23 @ 19:49] (0/0)

Thanks for the mathom <drogo_drogo> [10/23 @ 15:23] (1/3)

or Klingon? <Entmaiden> [10/23 @ 15:41] (2/2)

don't laugh.. <drogo_drogo> [10/23 @ 18:18] (0/0)
Esperanto! (No Text) <Smokering> [10/23 @ 16:47] (0/0)

The two languages are Sindarin and Quenya, <Curious> [10/23 @ 14:53] (1/21)

As for the quiz, <Curious> [10/23 @ 15:21] (13/20)

94 finished first try--just kept on trucking <hatster> [10/26 @ 1:19] (1/1)

I had the same feeling. <Kimi> [10/26 @ 4:00] (0/0)

95, never died, no looking-up. <Celandine Brandybuck> [10/24 @ 13:52] (0/0)
got 107 <FantasyFan> [10/24 @ 9:45] (0/0)
97. Yes, I had to cheat on 5-1. <RurouniKJS> [10/24 @ 1:13] (1/1)

Answer spoiler here too... :) <Suni> [10/24 @ 16:59] (0/0)

111 score <Daughter of Nienna> [10/24 @ 1:06] (0/0)
104, with no cheating :-) (No Text) <Kimi> [10/23 @ 23:20] (0/0)
103, had to cheat on Level 5 #1. Sorry (No Text) <Arquen> [10/23 @ 19:41] (0/0)
96, but at least I never died or cheated. Except I cheated once. (No Text) <nerdanel50> [10/23 @ 19:18] (0/0)
I finished, but I had to cheat! <Smokering> [10/23 @ 18:10] (0/0)
101... <Taedius> [10/23 @ 18:08] (0/0)
Quiz spoiler in Suni's post below! <Curious> [10/23 @ 17:21] (1/1)

Sorry... <Suni> [10/24 @ 16:54] (0/0)

Heh, have to brag.... <Suni> [10/23 @ 17:14] (1/2)

The first time, I thought the periods were decimals <Entmaiden> [10/23 @ 22:42] (1/1)

Is *that* what <Curious> [10/24 @ 4:01] (0/0)

I got 102 <Aragorn_Elessar> [10/23 @ 15:24] (1/2)

Excellent! <Curious> [10/23 @ 15:40] (1/1)

Oh, I still had to look things up <Aragorn_Elessar> [10/23 @ 15:53] (0/0)

I also got killed in the fifth round <Eledhwen> [10/23 @ 14:39] (0/0)
Note on the language... <Aragorn_Elessar> [10/23 @ 14:38] (0/0)

How does Galadriel die? <Darkwish> [10/23 @ 8:50] (4/20)

Another related question, kind of... <White Gull> [10/23 @ 12:23] (1/8)

Unclear. <Curious> [10/23 @ 12:33] (2/7)

JRRT Didn't Say <Ostadan> [10/25 @ 13:42] (0/0)
But I like to think they were the ones <erather> [10/23 @ 16:55] (2/5)

at least her bones were undisturbed by any fell beast... <Double Squatamala> [10/23 @ 19:17] (0/0)
Strange, then <Curious> [10/23 @ 16:57] (1/3)

Maybe they came too late? <erather> [10/23 @ 17:18] (2/2)

looking at the Rohirrim's mounds, <PhantomS> [10/25 @ 8:59] (0/0)
Someone <Curious> [10/23 @ 17:23] (0/0)

A related question <Fountain_head> [10/23 @ 12:06] (1/1)

She dies the year after <Curious> [10/23 @ 12:41] (0/0)

thanks for clearing that up (No Text) <Darkwish> [10/23 @ 11:17] (0/0)
She doesn't <Alveric> [10/23 @ 9:02] (1/7)

she does? <Darkwish> [10/23 @ 9:15] (3/6)

Nope <Alveric> [10/23 @ 10:56] (1/1)

In the chapter "The Grey Havens" <Nimrodel > [10/23 @ 11:17] (0/0)

Oh my... <PhantomS> [10/23 @ 10:52] (1/2)

wait a minute <Lorien-lover> [10/23 @ 16:42] (1/1)

He does indeed <Alveric> [10/24 @ 5:30] (0/0)

Lorien does fade... (Story Spoiler - ROTK) <Tomsk> [10/23 @ 9:20] (0/0)

does it matter? <mini ring> [10/23 @ 7:17] (4/7)

My suggestion would be <Ufthak> [10/23 @ 18:24] (0/0)
*sniff sniff* Is this part of a homework assignment? <Aunt Dora Baggins> [10/23 @ 13:15] (1/1)

mini ring's profile <Curious> [10/23 @ 13:30] (0/0)

Allusion, yes, imitation, no. <Curious> [10/23 @ 10:20] (1/2)

Gotta ask <White Gull> [10/23 @ 10:34] (1/1)

Check this out: (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [10/23 @ 10:50] (0/0)

only as much as any myth <hatster> [10/23 @ 7:37] (0/0)

The Field of Cormallen #8: Getting Ready for the Party <Entmaiden> [10/22 @ 23:02] (12/52)

Possible contradiction concerning the Rings <Cyberia> [10/23 @ 19:33] (2/3)

It's not a Ring Artifact <PhantomS> [10/25 @ 9:04] (0/0)
The glass contained the light of Earendil. <erather> [10/23 @ 19:42] (1/1)

*snort* sorry! <Merryk> [10/23 @ 23:20] (0/0)

Why would Frodo be so surprised <erather> [10/23 @ 17:08] (1/1)

Maybe he'd forgotten about it. (No Text) <Golfimbul> [10/23 @ 22:43] (0/0)

of course I had to be prosaic and wonder how <hatster> [10/23 @ 8:14] (3/16)

Whoops! Frodo wore orc rags after all! <Curious> [10/24 @ 9:36] (1/1)

I will reluctantly <Arquen> [10/24 @ 10:37] (0/0)

What clothes? <Arquen> [10/23 @ 10:38] (2/5)

Nice to think <White Gull> [10/23 @ 11:11] (1/3)

Even if you are right, <Curious> [10/23 @ 11:25] (2/2)

I think it would be rather cruel <Trixie Hobbit> [10/23 @ 13:22] (0/0)
Yep, that's a better way to look at it. <White Gull> [10/23 @ 11:41] (0/0)

Ah! That is a relief. But <Curious> [10/23 @ 10:58] (0/0)

Wandering through the black land in naught but skin? <White Gull> [10/23 @ 8:22] (1/7)

hmmm from the descriptions <hatster> [10/23 @ 9:35] (1/6)

"Picking up his orc-shield <Curious> [10/23 @ 11:02] (2/5)

EEven the orc-rags that you bore in the black land <hatster> [10/23 @ 18:33] (1/1)

See above (or below). <Curious> [10/24 @ 3:59] (0/0)

No, only the cloak and mithril shirt, and Sam's sword <Matthew/Ugluk> [10/23 @ 12:26] (1/2)

White <Curious> [10/23 @ 12:46] (1/1)

Your first <Silent _ Watcher> [10/24 @ 6:16] (0/0)

I don't really think Frodo would be happy <Curious> [10/23 @ 7:14] (0/0)
Never thought of this <gullygilly> [10/23 @ 4:40] (0/0)
Interesting thought, <NZ Strider> [10/23 @ 1:43] (2/2)

Exactly. <Silent _ Watcher> [10/24 @ 6:07] (0/0)
yes, Tolkien does set up that possibility! (No Text) <drogo_drogo> [10/23 @ 7:11] (0/0)

Renewal & hope <Daughter of Nienna> [10/23 @ 0:10] (0/0)
That's odd <Arquen> [10/23 @ 0:07] (3/18)

me too, Sam's box is my favorite gift! (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [10/23 @ 5:19] (0/0)
OT on PJ <gullygilly> [10/23 @ 4:47] (1/2)

Maybe <Merryk> [10/23 @ 15:03] (1/1)

thanks, *sniff*, that would be lovely (No Text) <Arquen> [10/23 @ 15:27] (0/0)

Note added in proof: <Arquen> [10/23 @ 0:34] (7/13)

The new one-volume <Ascarwen> [10/23 @ 12:39] (0/0)
In my Ballantine paperback , April 1981 edition <Trixie Hobbit> [10/23 @ 10:26] (0/0)
The gift return was added in Rev. Ed. <drogo_drogo> [10/23 @ 7:09] (1/3)

So the somewhat puzzling "You will be surprised" <nerdanel50> [10/23 @ 10:46] (1/2)

I mean, "You will be glad" (No Text) <nerdanel50> [10/23 @ 15:21] (1/1)

alas, they had to wait 10 years to get their gifts back ('55 to '65) (No Text) <drogo_drogo> [10/23 @ 16:19] (0/0)

this is interesting <gullygilly> [10/23 @ 4:29] (1/3)

Me too... <Arquen> [10/23 @ 11:02] (2/2)

it sure does (No Text) <gullygilly> [10/23 @ 15:10] (0/0)
Mine does. (No Text) <White Gull> [10/23 @ 11:17] (0/0)

I have three editions : <Daughter of Nienna> [10/23 @ 3:36] (0/0)
I have two editions here. <Kimi> [10/23 @ 0:49] (0/0)
In my copy <White Gull> [10/23 @ 0:39] (0/0)

Gandalf's response <White Gull> [10/22 @ 23:28] (0/0)
Making me think! <Kimi> [10/22 @ 23:27] (0/0)
Great imagination <Golfimbul> [10/22 @ 23:20] (0/0)
Got the chills... <White Gull> [10/22 @ 23:13] (0/0)

Does anyone know the elvish "symbols" for huor or courage? <Orthanc> [10/22 @ 20:59] (1/3)

Hmmm, try this... <Altaira> [10/23 @ 0:52] (1/2)

Is there any way to see what it looks like?? <Orthanc> [10/24 @ 0:56] (1/1)

Yes, both as a matter of fact <Altaira> [10/24 @ 10:30] (0/0)

The Field of Cormallen #7: Reckoning Days <Entmaiden> [10/22 @ 20:32] (5/20)

The hobbits don't really believe in the world <Curious> [10/23 @ 7:01] (0/0)
The Shire is like Ethiopia today... <drogo_drogo> [10/22 @ 22:34] (2/2)

Also the Orthodox churches for sacral purposes <NZ Strider> [10/23 @ 1:27] (0/0)
Also nobody cares..... <Golfimbul> [10/22 @ 22:44] (0/0)

Alas, the Shire can be quite stubborn. <White Gull> [10/22 @ 21:03] (1/12)

Somewhat controversial question? <Golfimbul> [10/22 @ 22:40] (4/11)

The Jewish Calander <Stephanie> [10/23 @ 9:58] (2/5)

Hey, that's interesting! <Smokering> [10/23 @ 18:13] (1/1)

Me, a genius? <Stephanie> [10/23 @ 19:50] (0/0)

There is a Christian church <Curious> [10/23 @ 10:07] (1/2)

A friend of mine once told me... <Stephanie> [10/23 @ 10:18] (1/1)

Easter is <Curious> [10/23 @ 10:27] (0/0)

Not deliberately. <Curious> [10/23 @ 6:53] (0/0)
I almost included <Entmaiden> [10/22 @ 23:05] (0/0)
I hadn't thought of that. <White Gull> [10/22 @ 22:48] (1/2)

Maybe there's a lesson... <Golfimbul> [10/22 @ 23:15] (1/1)

One sign of a true leader <White Gull> [10/22 @ 23:32] (0/0)

They go their own way in the Shire. <Kimi> [10/22 @ 20:45] (1/1)

or... perhaps knowingly <hatster> [10/22 @ 22:12] (0/0)

From one calendar challenged person to another <gullygilly> [10/22 @ 20:45] (0/0)

Interesting literary thread on Main (No Text - Link Inside) <Aunt Dora Baggins> [10/22 @ 17:52] (0/0)

Adding to the poetry of Mt. Doom. <White Gull> [10/22 @ 12:47] (8/10)

Very nice, thanks! (No Text) <NZ Strider> [10/23 @ 1:45] (0/0)
Wonderful, White Gull! <Altaira> [10/23 @ 0:54] (0/0)
powerful images there (No Text) <drogo_drogo> [10/22 @ 22:36] (0/0)
beautiful and inspirational! <gullygilly> [10/22 @ 20:37] (0/0)
Beautiful! Also Curious' verse. <Entmaiden> [10/22 @ 20:26] (0/0)
Beautiful. And... <Ascarwen> [10/22 @ 16:03] (0/0)
beautifully sad and true . . . mahalo! welcome back! (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [10/22 @ 15:10] (0/0)
Wow. <Curious> [10/22 @ 14:19] (1/2)

Can I add a line? <White Gull> [10/22 @ 14:36] (1/1)

Sure! <Curious> [10/22 @ 14:40] (0/0)

The Field of Cormallen #6: Sam Awakens <Entmaiden> [10/22 @ 12:40] (11/36)

Tolkien was a master <Altaira> [10/24 @ 12:23] (0/0)
As you say <Silent _ Watcher> [10/23 @ 16:16] (0/0)
A false hope? Or a far-off gleam of Evangelium? <NZ Strider> [10/23 @ 1:22] (0/0)
I think this is fun stuff too. <gullygilly> [10/22 @ 20:31] (1/1)

I wasn't planning on asking about <Entmaiden> [10/22 @ 21:47] (0/0)

The resting scenes... <Aunt Dora Baggins> [10/22 @ 17:04] (0/0)
A matter of pacing & POV <erather> [10/22 @ 15:42] (1/1)

so true!! same goes for . . . <Daughter of Nienna> [10/22 @ 20:36] (0/0)

Frodo is by now unknowable to the reader <drogo_drogo> [10/22 @ 15:28] (0/0)
Sam found his 'voice'! <Daughter of Nienna> [10/22 @ 15:01] (1/1)

Corrected last sentence: <Daughter of Nienna> [10/22 @ 15:26] (0/0)

This is where ... <Eledhwen> [10/22 @ 14:55] (4/11)

Quite apart from the chapter count <nerdanel50> [10/22 @ 21:56] (0/0)
Your footer... <Aunt Dora Baggins> [10/22 @ 17:13] (1/2)

Ooh, that's terribly elegant <Eledhwen> [10/22 @ 17:25] (1/1)

Harad and the Far East <Aunt Dora Baggins> [10/23 @ 12:44] (0/0)

Love your UUT <Ascarwen> [10/22 @ 16:07] (1/3)

*revealing ignorance again* What is UUT? (No Text) <White Gull> [10/22 @ 18:30] (1/2)

"Utterly Unsupported Theory..." <WhiteLadyEowyn> [10/22 @ 20:10] (1/1)

Thanks. :) (No Text) <White Gull> [10/22 @ 20:13] (0/0)

Not exactly . . . <nerdanel50> [10/22 @ 15:24] (1/2)

I'd forgotten about the chapter 80 bit <Eledhwen> [10/22 @ 15:52] (1/1)

We can't trust Frodo's chapter count. <erather> [10/22 @ 16:40] (0/0)

Resting and Point of View <White Gull> [10/22 @ 14:15] (1/1)

You're right: Frodo is the "author" <nerdanel50> [10/22 @ 14:46] (0/0)

LotR is a surprisingly leisurely story. <Curious> [10/22 @ 14:04] (3/10)

Of course <Arathorn> [10/23 @ 4:04] (1/3)

I <Curious> [10/23 @ 6:45] (1/2)

But it's the entire *point* of the journey. <Ufthak> [10/23 @ 17:50] (1/1)

It is the entire point.... <Suni> [10/24 @ 16:45] (0/0)

Hmm, I'm not sure I follow this <Ufthak> [10/22 @ 20:04] (2/4)

OK, <Curious> [10/23 @ 6:41] (1/2)

Nu-uh <Ufthak> [10/23 @ 15:33] (1/1)

I think Curious <Kimi> [10/23 @ 16:17] (0/0)

Curious has a point.... <Golfimbul> [10/22 @ 22:30] (0/0)

hmmm...wow...great insight <Golfimbul> [10/22 @ 15:50] (0/0)

The Field of Cormallen #5. And now, over to Mt. Doom <Entmaiden> [10/21 @ 18:35] (14/34)

That finger...... <Steph> [10/22 @ 16:51] (1/1)

Good <Cyberia> [10/22 @ 20:25] (0/0)

About <Silent _ Watcher> [10/22 @ 9:41] (0/0)
Sam is half-wise once more <Acathalion> [10/22 @ 5:44] (1/1)

"He just takes the next step... <Merryk> [10/22 @ 10:38] (0/0)

First, they didn't stay for the whole game. <Curious> [10/22 @ 4:10] (1/10)

yes but, <hatster> [10/22 @ 7:21] (2/9)

I don't deny the contrast. And <Curious> [10/22 @ 10:17] (1/2)

Sam as the perfect servant <drogo_drogo> [10/22 @ 15:54] (1/1)

I prefer <Curious> [10/22 @ 17:56] (0/0)

Maybe it's not the contasting <gullygilly> [10/22 @ 10:14] (1/5)

ah but you forget <hatster> [10/22 @ 18:25] (2/4)

That's true. <gullygilly> [10/22 @ 19:36] (0/0)
No longer just a servant. <Kimi> [10/22 @ 19:18] (1/2)

thank you! (No Text) <hatster> [10/22 @ 21:53] (1/1)

and psssssssst addendum <hatster> [10/22 @ 21:57] (0/0)

Some thoughts... <NZ Strider> [10/22 @ 3:44] (0/0)
"If you wish to go, I'll come..." <Merryk> [10/22 @ 1:24] (0/0)
Hope Unquenchable! <Daughter of Nienna> [10/21 @ 21:39] (0/0)
Viktor Frankl and existential psychology <gullygilly> [10/21 @ 20:57] (3/3)

Frankl reader here. <Ascarwen> [10/22 @ 12:01] (0/0)
his own person <Daughter of Nienna> [10/22 @ 2:26] (0/0)
"As with Frodo and Sam, the process of finding your purpose is the purpose." excellent (No Text) <spongebob hobbitpants> [10/22 @ 2:01] (0/0)

"Here at the end of all things" <Kimi> [10/21 @ 20:08] (0/0)
Wow! <Golfimbul> [10/21 @ 19:50] (1/2)

But *we* all hush <Merryk> [10/22 @ 1:08] (1/1)

so true (No Text) <Golfimbul> [10/22 @ 1:25] (0/0)

"It’s not like me, somehow" <erather> [10/21 @ 19:29] (0/0)
A quick take on 2 and 4. <Taedius> [10/21 @ 19:12] (0/0)
Save Ferris... er, Frodo! <drogo_drogo> [10/21 @ 19:07] (0/0)
in Rivendell they told us the tale of Beren One-Hand and the Great Jewel <hatster> [10/21 @ 18:53] (1/3)

Ooh, I think I've heard that one! ;0) <Smokering> [10/21 @ 20:22] (2/2)

physical reminder of moral failing <spongebob hobbitpants> [10/22 @ 2:16] (0/0)
Klingon cheesecake? Definitely not going there.... (No Text) <Menelwyn> [10/21 @ 20:44] (0/0)

The Field of Cormallen #4: Stand, Men of the West! <Entmaiden> [10/21 @ 15:59] (16/55)

Nothing to add; but here's Tolkien's drawing for Q. 1: <NZ Strider> [10/22 @ 3:12] (2/6)

Here's the bigger version: (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [10/22 @ 4:39] (2/4)

Thanks -- I did look for that <NZ Strider> [10/22 @ 4:46] (0/0)
Despite Tolkien's drawings, <Curious> [10/22 @ 4:46] (1/2)

An ambiguous cloud <Kimi> [10/22 @ 5:18] (1/1)

I could make <gullygilly> [10/22 @ 5:35] (0/0)

Addendum: The sketch I refer to <NZ Strider> [10/22 @ 3:53] (0/0)

::hangs head in shame:: I am *so* Beavis & Butthead :( <spongebob hobbitpants> [10/22 @ 1:31] (0/0)
#3 <Arquen> [10/21 @ 20:10] (3/22)

Except that <Curious> [10/22 @ 3:09] (1/16)

I so claim <Arquen> [10/22 @ 12:09] (1/15)

Again, <Curious> [10/22 @ 13:03] (1/14)

*digs heels in* <Arquen> [10/22 @ 14:17] (1/13)

I don't see <Curious> [10/22 @ 14:47] (1/12)

*still truculent* <Arquen> [10/22 @ 17:50] (1/11)

Well, <Curious> [10/22 @ 18:01] (2/10)

Did either of you mention.... <White Gull> [10/22 @ 18:39] (0/0)
Point of clarification <Arquen> [10/22 @ 18:34] (1/8)

Frodo <Curious> [10/23 @ 6:11] (2/7)

What about Galadriel? <Takeo> [10/23 @ 11:24] (2/4)

So <Curious> [10/23 @ 12:54] (2/2)

I <Takeo> [10/24 @ 12:20] (0/0)
Noise... <Arquen> [10/23 @ 14:06] (0/0)

*Bows* (No Text) <Arquen> [10/23 @ 11:43] (0/0)

The Ring <Arquen> [10/23 @ 11:19] (1/1)

Someone on another channel--I like that! (No Text) <nerdanel50> [10/23 @ 15:52] (0/0)

Arrrrgh.. Narya, not Nenya. *smacks head* (No Text) <Arquen> [10/21 @ 23:08] (2/3)

Cool. I love the debate you <Ascarwen> [10/22 @ 16:11] (1/1)

*mops streaming brow... <Arquen> [10/23 @ 0:16] (0/0)

A really tidy answer <Merryk> [10/22 @ 0:52] (0/0)

like the Nenya link! (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [10/21 @ 20:44] (0/0)

Sauron's next job <Arquen> [10/21 @ 20:04] (0/0)
The earth rocking beneath their feet <Daughter of Nienna> [10/21 @ 19:36] (1/1)

Revised #3 answer <Daughter of Nienna> [10/21 @ 20:33] (0/0)

The Cloud. <Taedius> [10/21 @ 18:26] (0/0)
I see Mount Pinatubo or some similar volcanic eruption <drogo_drogo> [10/21 @ 18:24] (1/1)

Sauron's fall <Alveric> [10/22 @ 5:08] (0/0)

Stand and wait! <nerdanel50> [10/21 @ 18:05] (0/0)
Sauron the Cumulonimbus? <Ossë> [10/21 @ 18:04] (0/0)
Sauron and Saruman's fate <Smokering> [10/21 @ 17:45] (1/4)

You are not alone. <Curious> [10/21 @ 17:50] (1/3)

I have always liked... <Taedius> [10/21 @ 18:13] (1/2)

Watch Peter try! (No Text) <erather> [10/21 @ 18:39] (1/1)

Um, he already <Curious> [10/22 @ 3:04] (0/0)

Gone with the wind... <erather> [10/21 @ 17:29] (1/4)

Is this it? <drogo_drogo> [10/21 @ 18:42] (3/3)

Very cool Thank you (No Text) <gullygilly> [10/21 @ 21:37] (0/0)
That's a truly fab hat in the foreground! (No Text) <nerdanel50> [10/21 @ 19:38] (0/0)
Yes! Thanks! (No Text) <erather> [10/21 @ 19:07] (0/0)

A big black cloud <Doorwarden of Theoden> [10/21 @ 17:25] (0/0)
As part of the duck and cover generation <gullygilly> [10/21 @ 17:04] (1/1)

yes <Golfimbul> [10/21 @ 23:17] (0/0)

I *don't* imagine a human shape. <Curious> [10/21 @ 16:38] (0/0)
q3 <Endasil> [10/21 @ 16:21] (0/0)
Morning thoughts <Kimi> [10/21 @ 16:18] (0/0)

Quick question <nixie> [10/21 @ 8:36] (3/3)

Queen Beruthiel <Alveric> [10/21 @ 9:53] (0/0)
Yep... in the intro to U.T. it says... <Tomsk> [10/21 @ 9:30] (0/0)
Unfinished tales has a reference (No Text) <Manhilien> [10/21 @ 8:50] (0/0)

Eru's opine... <Double Squatamala> [10/21 @ 6:03] (2/3)

Eru is never late. <Curious> [10/21 @ 12:18] (1/1)

What form is it taking in our time? (No Text) <White Gull> [10/22 @ 22:59] (0/0)

*lol* I see your point... <Taedius> [10/21 @ 8:08] (0/0)

The Field of Cormallen #3: Change is in the air <Entmaiden> [10/20 @ 20:51] (14/56)

Withdrawal symptoms <Acathalion> [10/22 @ 12:34] (0/0)
Antssss..... <Smokering> [10/21 @ 20:46] (1/2)

About T.H. White <Acathalion> [10/22 @ 6:42] (1/1)

Oh, riiiiiiight. <Smokering> [10/23 @ 16:41] (0/0)

Dark lightless places far from hope <nerdanel50> [10/21 @ 14:54] (0/0)
Apparently an ant colony can live 6 months <Curious> [10/21 @ 5:42] (2/4)

OT--pssst, Curious... <notlost> [10/21 @ 17:12] (1/2)

Well, <Curious> [10/21 @ 17:32] (1/1)

Thanks! <notlost> [10/21 @ 17:39] (0/0)

Orcs as individuals and Orcs as crowd <Stanislaus Bocian> [10/21 @ 16:50] (0/0)

The Ants go marching one by one... <gullygilly> [10/21 @ 4:51] (1/14)

Now I can't get that song out of my head <Fisher> [10/21 @ 9:58] (2/13)

Altaira's "Ents Marching Song" <Aunt Dora Baggins> [10/21 @ 15:41] (1/4)

Here it is <Entmaiden> [10/21 @ 16:08] (3/3)

Oh no! <Altaira> [10/22 @ 11:18] (0/0)
Another good one! <NZ Strider> [10/22 @ 3:49] (0/0)
Thanks! (No Text) <Aunt Dora Baggins> [10/21 @ 17:13] (0/0)

"The Orcs go Marching" <Golfimbul> [10/21 @ 13:25] (5/7)

Hah! Very nice -- thanks for that. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [10/22 @ 3:47] (0/0)
Hoom?! Or do I mean whom... <gullygilly> [10/21 @ 16:27] (0/0)
Marvelous! hoom hoom!! (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [10/21 @ 14:55] (0/0)
*standing ovation* (No Text) <Fisher> [10/21 @ 14:45] (0/0)
Well, that's taken care of! (No Text) <nerdanel50> [10/21 @ 13:28] (1/2)

I couldn't stop :) (No Text) <Golfimbul> [10/21 @ 14:31] (1/1)

I was only going to do 1 and 2 (No Text) <Golfimbul> [10/22 @ 15:51] (0/0)

Orcs "R" Us <Merryk> [10/21 @ 1:06] (0/0)
Orcs a mystery to me <Daughter of Nienna> [10/20 @ 23:58] (0/0)
I can just see the complaints from the Ant Anti-Defamation League... <NZ Strider> [10/20 @ 22:16] (2/3)

Orc automata <Alveric> [10/21 @ 10:10] (1/1)

Exactly! <Matthew/Ugluk> [10/21 @ 12:42] (0/0)

In the movie <Golfimbul> [10/20 @ 22:28] (0/0)

the swollen brooding thing <hatster> [10/20 @ 22:09] (2/8)

My name is Sauron and I'm a... <Double Squatamala> [10/21 @ 6:30] (1/3)

bunny and I live in a hollow tree. (No Text) <gullygilly> [10/21 @ 21:02] (1/2)

cleaning off my monitor here <hatster> [10/21 @ 22:11] (1/1)

I couldn't resist <gullygilly> [10/22 @ 5:09] (0/0)

That bothers me too <Golfimbul> [10/20 @ 23:55] (2/3)

Don't forget Galadriel. <nerdanel50> [10/21 @ 13:13] (1/1)

You're right... <Golfimbul> [10/21 @ 15:02] (0/0)

you forgot <Fisher> [10/21 @ 9:40] (0/0)

of ants and men <drogo_drogo> [10/20 @ 22:06] (2/2)

psst, vocabulary question <Takeo> [10/21 @ 9:00] (0/0)
I thought of the Borg, too! (No Text) <Entmaiden> [10/21 @ 1:01] (0/0)

Somewhat unfair to ants <Golfimbul> [10/20 @ 21:42] (0/0)
At the risk of being accused of "species-ist: <erather> [10/20 @ 21:21] (1/3)

another thought <Menelwyn> [10/20 @ 21:31] (1/2)

also see the movie "Antz" :) (No Text) <Golfimbul> [10/20 @ 21:32] (1/1)

I didn't like that movie. <Smokering> [10/21 @ 20:49] (0/0)

on the Men <Menelwyn> [10/20 @ 21:07] (1/1)

and a few more... <Daughter of Nienna> [10/20 @ 23:29] (0/0)

my thoughts... <wajeff> [10/20 @ 21:04] (1/5)

creation of Orcs <Daughter of Nienna> [10/20 @ 23:16] (1/4)

The "worth" of Orcs: this merits discussion <RurouniKJS> [10/21 @ 9:55] (2/3)

I agree with you that Orcs are ‘degraded’ . . . <Daughter of Nienna> [10/21 @ 14:16] (0/0)
Some thoughts on Orcs <Alveric> [10/21 @ 11:45] (1/1)

thanks . . read my respnse above! (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [10/21 @ 14:22] (0/0)

What are the differences between the two versions of the Gandalf - Pippin discussion about the Palantir? <Agrippa> [10/20 @ 17:21] (1/2)

Here's the biggest changes <drogo_drogo> [10/20 @ 19:54] (1/1)

Ahh that swedish translation =( <Agrippa> [10/20 @ 21:35] (0/0)

When did Gandy start to mistrust Saruman? <Temujin> [10/20 @ 16:17] (2/6)

In 2851 :) <drogo_drogo> [10/20 @ 19:20] (1/1)

Wizards have levels <Golfimbul> [10/20 @ 21:30] (0/0)

I think that <Ossë> [10/20 @ 17:50] (2/3)

Good points <Temujin> [10/21 @ 9:57] (0/0)
Ossë -- good to see you around again. <NZ Strider> [10/20 @ 17:54] (1/1)

All is well <Ossë> [10/21 @ 3:59] (0/0)

Disapointed in at the end of Sauron... <Darkwish> [10/20 @ 3:49] (7/28)

Find yourself wanting? <Endasil> [10/21 @ 16:33] (0/0)
I admit <gullygilly> [10/20 @ 20:37] (2/2)

No, it's the chapter in which Sauron is destroyed <erather> [10/22 @ 16:38] (0/0)
Attack on Barad-Dur <Darkwish> [10/22 @ 13:19] (0/0)

Darkwish, we're discussing the Field of Cormallen <Entmaiden> [10/20 @ 18:38] (1/1)

refresher... <Darkwish> [10/22 @ 13:10] (0/0)

That dratted wind did it again... <Cyberia> [10/20 @ 17:50] (4/6)

Hmm isn't it a North Wind in this case? (No Text) <hatster> [10/20 @ 22:14] (1/1)

And a South Wind on Pellenor Field. <Curious> [10/21 @ 9:30] (0/0)

Foiled Again! <Cyberia> [10/20 @ 20:54] (1/1)

LOL! <Altaira> [10/20 @ 21:59] (0/0)

Blowing in the wind <Altaira> [10/20 @ 19:56] (0/0)
I did! see discussion below (No Text - Link Inside) <Daughter of Nienna> [10/20 @ 19:22] (0/0)

Regarding Sauron <Altaira> [10/20 @ 12:46] (0/0)
Evil as entropy and psychological journeys in Tolkien <drogo_drogo> [10/20 @ 10:22] (1/7)

some closure to Sauron would have been nice... <Darkwish> [10/20 @ 10:52] (2/6)

Not with a bang, but a whimper (or a *poof*) <drogo_drogo> [10/20 @ 13:22] (1/1)

Very good (No Text) <Merryk> [10/21 @ 0:16] (0/0)

You must have missed it. <Nimrodel > [10/20 @ 11:15] (2/3)

yeah <Darkwish> [10/20 @ 16:30] (0/0)
thanks for posting that..... <lilyofsteel> [10/20 @ 11:56] (1/1)

Awesome chapter! <Daughter of Nienna> [10/20 @ 19:19] (0/0)

In partial answer to your questions: <NZ Strider> [10/20 @ 4:47] (1/5)

Orcs are driven from Minas Morgul? <Darkwish> [10/20 @ 5:01] (4/4)

Do read the appendices. <Nimrodel > [10/20 @ 9:50] (0/0)
Mouth of Sauron etc... <oloin> [10/20 @ 9:38] (0/0)
Minas Ithil <Alveric> [10/20 @ 8:03] (0/0)
Well, for it to be destroyed, <NZ Strider> [10/20 @ 6:07] (0/0)

The Field of Cormallen #2: The Eagles <Entmaiden> [10/19 @ 23:09] (14/30)

Deus ex featherus... <Smokering> [10/21 @ 20:59] (0/0)
The Eagles are coming....what were you thinking, Mr. T? <Takeo> [10/20 @ 20:09] (4/10)

This chapter is deliberately over the top. <Curious> [10/21 @ 9:54] (2/2)

I want to shake your hand <gullygilly> [10/21 @ 17:47] (0/0)
A nice thought :) (No Text) <Alveric> [10/21 @ 10:14] (0/0)

grrrrrrrrrrr my peeve is with folks who think this deserves <hatster> [10/20 @ 22:27] (2/2)

Actually I referred <Kimi> [10/21 @ 2:27] (0/0)
Don't worry... <Takeo> [10/20 @ 23:06] (0/0)

Heresy <erather> [10/20 @ 20:34] (2/2)

Errm, I beat you all to it.... (No Text - Link Inside) <Arquen> [10/20 @ 22:52] (0/0)
*peeps from hidey hole* <Takeo> [10/20 @ 22:36] (0/0)

Hanky Panky <gullygilly> [10/20 @ 20:32] (0/0)

The Eagles - almost a deus-ex-machina... <Uitlander> [10/20 @ 12:29] (2/2)

More of a machina ex deo <Ransom> [10/21 @ 20:22] (0/0)
true, it is a deus ex machina.. <drogo_drogo> [10/20 @ 13:37] (0/0)

hasty thoughts on eagles and feudalism <drogo_drogo> [10/20 @ 9:51] (0/0)
"As if to his eyes some sudden vision had been given" <Curious> [10/20 @ 7:00] (0/0)
Gandalf calls in a favor <gullygilly> [10/20 @ 4:51] (1/1)

Gandalf the White <PhantomS> [10/20 @ 11:21] (0/0)

Some thoughts... <NZ Strider> [10/20 @ 3:26] (0/0)
A few answers <Sister of Doorwarden> [10/20 @ 2:35] (1/1)

Welcome! <Kimi> [10/20 @ 2:50] (0/0)

The Gandalf connection <Altaira> [10/20 @ 1:41] (0/0)
the Windward <Daughter of Nienna> [10/20 @ 1:17] (0/0)
Eagle behavior <erather> [10/20 @ 0:50] (0/0)
On ## 2 & 3 & Higher Powers generally <nerdanel50> [10/20 @ 0:29] (0/0)
The Eagles are coming! <Kimi> [10/19 @ 23:45] (1/1)

re #1.... <wajeff> [10/20 @ 2:07] (0/0)

easy.... <Namo> [10/19 @ 23:31] (1/1)

"Oxymoron" works <Merryk> [10/19 @ 23:45] (0/0)

The Field of Cormallen #1: Update from the Black Gate <Entmaiden> [10/19 @ 22:23] (15/24)

Aragorn and Gandalf <Morwen> [10/21 @ 21:22] (0/0)
Aragorn is now functioning as King of Men. <RurouniKJS> [10/21 @ 1:04] (0/0)
Gandalf the Holy Man <PhantomS> [10/20 @ 11:27] (0/0)
quick thoughts on Aragorn <drogo_drogo> [10/20 @ 9:31] (0/0)
Both Aragorn and Gandalf relied on premonitions. <Curious> [10/20 @ 6:35] (0/0)
Gate update <gullygilly> [10/20 @ 4:34] (0/0)
Some thoughts... <NZ Strider> [10/20 @ 3:13] (1/3)

Can't... resist... must... nitpick... <Kimi> [10/20 @ 3:41] (1/2)

*hangs head in shame* ;-) <NZ Strider> [10/20 @ 4:17] (1/1)

Now is the winter of my discontent <Kimi> [10/20 @ 4:25] (0/0)

Meanwhile back at the Black Gate... <wajeff> [10/20 @ 2:04] (0/0)
Drag it out as long as possible. <erather> [10/20 @ 0:53] (0/0)
There is no rush to die <nerdanel50> [10/20 @ 0:15] (0/0)
stars that shine the brighter <Daughter of Nienna> [10/20 @ 0:11] (1/1)

I'm going with these answers <Altaira> [10/20 @ 1:18] (0/0)

This time the victory <Merryk> [10/19 @ 23:36] (1/5)

no that was me who suggested <hatster> [10/20 @ 0:50] (2/4)

Hey, wait a minute there! <Takeo> [10/20 @ 15:28] (1/1)

Oh the perils <Merryk> [10/21 @ 0:31] (0/0)

I give you full <Merryk> [10/20 @ 0:55] (1/1)

yeah, just what my fat head needs :-) (No Text) <hatster> [10/20 @ 0:59] (0/0)

Tick, tock, tick, tock, tick, tock,.... <Arquen> [10/19 @ 23:30] (0/0)
Mind games <Kimi> [10/19 @ 23:18] (0/0)
For #3.... <WhiteLadyEowyn> [10/19 @ 22:36] (0/0)

Hey just a comment <Downtown> [10/19 @ 21:48] (4/4)

Well yes, the 3rd agers less grand... <Tomsk> [10/21 @ 16:04] (0/0)
Morgoth is to blame. <Curious> [10/20 @ 17:32] (0/0)
A partial answer: <NZ Strider> [10/20 @ 5:15] (0/0)
Please, Downtown. <Nimrodel > [10/20 @ 0:40] (0/0)

The Field of Cormallen: Introduction <Entmaiden> [10/19 @ 20:08] (6/7)

Sounds great, Entmaiden <Altaira> [10/20 @ 1:04] (0/0)
Thanks, Entmaiden; looking forward to it. <NZ Strider> [10/19 @ 22:14] (0/0)
how grateful I am to <hatster> [10/19 @ 22:10] (0/0)
I look forward this week. <gullygilly> [10/19 @ 21:07] (0/0)
"I'm going no further till I've had a breather" :) <drogo_drogo> [10/19 @ 20:30] (0/0)
Whew, it's nice to be able to breathe again. <erather> [10/19 @ 20:17] (1/1)

...or Aloha Friday! (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [10/19 @ 22:39] (0/0)

I have a few questions about the 3 Elven rings <Entmaiden> [10/19 @ 19:40] (1/4)

He does know, and some speculations on why he doesn't try to take Narya <drogo_drogo> [10/19 @ 20:25] (1/3)

I also have a feeling that... <Ring's wrath> [10/19 @ 21:28] (1/2)

That's another good possibility <drogo_drogo> [10/20 @ 10:02] (1/1)

Yes, that was exactly what I was thinking (No Text) <Ring's wrath> [10/20 @ 22:23] (0/0)

Reading order <Tomsk> [10/19 @ 16:36] (2/7)

I agree with Taedius <gullygilly> [10/19 @ 19:50] (0/0)
Commonly... <Taedius> [10/19 @ 16:52] (1/5)

Thanks, but.. <Tomsk> [10/19 @ 17:10] (3/4)

Ok... <Tomsk> [10/21 @ 8:25] (0/0)
Hmm... <Taedius> [10/19 @ 17:34] (0/0)
I'd say that UT <Aragorn_Elessar> [10/19 @ 17:27] (1/1)

Thank you- a perfect description!:) (No Text) <Taedius> [10/19 @ 17:36] (0/0)

Mount Doom -- Conclusion <hatster> [10/19 @ 10:34] (18/27)

That's a beautiful sonnet! Thank you. (No Text) <Smokering> [10/21 @ 17:41] (0/0)
Terrific discussion and ending. Thanks! (No Text) <Acathalion> [10/21 @ 8:03] (0/0)
Great questions & summary. <Takeo> [10/20 @ 14:43] (0/0)
Thank you, great job. I just marvel again <Curious> [10/20 @ 6:15] (0/0)
Thanks, hatster. Hard week indeed with so much to think about. (No Text) <Silent _ Watcher> [10/20 @ 3:26] (0/0)
*bows* Wonderful, hatster! <Altaira> [10/20 @ 1:02] (1/1)

thanks Altaira <hatster> [10/20 @ 18:58] (0/0)

mutual admiration society! <hatster> [10/19 @ 22:14] (1/1)

So vivid. <Merryk> [10/19 @ 22:47] (0/0)

I too had trouble focusing on this chapter-- <nerdanel50> [10/19 @ 19:59] (0/0)
Great job, though a difficult week. Wonderful sonnet! (No Text) <erather> [10/19 @ 19:50] (0/0)
Thanks, and a last rumination about the romantic hero <notlost> [10/19 @ 17:39] (2/3)

ahh shucks to you too <gullygilly> [10/19 @ 21:20] (0/0)
packing those thoughts away <hatster> [10/19 @ 17:49] (1/1)

better yet <notlost> [10/19 @ 18:57] (0/0)

A great week's discussions <Kimi> [10/19 @ 16:21] (0/0)
Thanks for the discussion, Hatster; and great summary! (No Text) <NZ Strider> [10/19 @ 14:56] (0/0)
Thanks, great job. (No Text) <Golfimbul> [10/19 @ 14:15] (0/0)
Thanks, hatster! Beautiful summary <Entmaiden> [10/19 @ 13:45] (0/0)
What can I say? <gullygilly> [10/19 @ 12:54] (1/2)

awww thanks for reading the sonnet <hatster> [10/19 @ 17:44] (1/1)

ahhh shucks <gullygilly> [10/19 @ 21:08] (0/0)

Thanks for a great summary and a hard week's work <Arquen> [10/19 @ 12:35] (1/1)

This chapter acts like a black hole, <Ascarwen> [10/19 @ 12:40] (0/0)

Many thanks, great summary! <drogo_drogo> [10/19 @ 11:28] (0/0)
Thank you. <Ascarwen> [10/19 @ 11:21] (1/1)

ah but that was Curious <hatster> [10/19 @ 11:28] (0/0)

Vote for Lotr <Galad> [10/19 @ 9:09] (0/0)

A question of time... <Darkwish> [10/19 @ 6:40] (1/1)

The dates in Appendix B... <drogo_drogo> [10/19 @ 8:39] (0/0)

Why no help in battle by the Elves? <Darkwish> [10/19 @ 2:41] (2/10)

battles elsewhere... <Daughter of Nienna> [10/19 @ 3:49] (2/8)

Dol Guldur and Northern Mirkwood <Alveric> [10/19 @ 8:24] (1/1)

Thanks <Daughter of Nienna> [10/19 @ 12:36] (0/0)

Elronds sons... <Darkwish> [10/19 @ 4:09] (1/5)

They came with the Rangers <NZ Strider> [10/19 @ 4:57] (1/4)

but still... <Darkwish> [10/19 @ 5:06] (2/3)

Because... <PhantomS> [10/19 @ 6:56] (1/1)

thanks <Darkwish> [10/19 @ 7:47] (0/0)

Basically, there aren't that many <NZ Strider> [10/19 @ 5:17] (0/0)

oh my...... <morgoth´s shadow> [10/19 @ 3:12] (0/0)

Denethor knew that Aragorn... <patric44> [10/19 @ 0:42] (2/5)

No. Denethor could not "eavesdrop" <NZ Strider> [10/19 @ 4:59] (1/3)

Thanks <patric44> [10/19 @ 5:03] (2/2)

Denethor "saw nonetheless only those things <Wynnie> [10/19 @ 10:31] (0/0)
I don't recall any hint <NZ Strider> [10/19 @ 5:20] (0/0)

probably <Darkwish> [10/19 @ 2:43] (0/0)

Quotes from the books ... in the Movies. <RyanR> [10/18 @ 20:47] (4/5)

Here's the link to which Nimrodel refers >>> (No Text - Link Inside) <NZ Strider> [10/19 @ 4:49] (1/1)

Thanks... <RyanR> [10/19 @ 8:08] (0/0)

I am servant of the Secret Fire.... <Daughter of Nienna> [10/19 @ 3:38] (0/0)
Someone's way ahead of you. <Nimrodel > [10/18 @ 23:17] (0/0)
Chess, anyone? <Mellonoftheelves> [10/18 @ 21:19] (0/0)

Why doesn't Gollum age? <geddy> [10/18 @ 13:34] (4/4)

And after all <Timerider> [10/21 @ 13:12] (0/0)
Bilbo does *not* age dramatically in the book until <Curious> [10/20 @ 6:04] (0/0)
Gollum was exposed to the Ring far longer than Bilbo <drogo_drogo> [10/18 @ 14:03] (0/0)
he is a sort of undead <Galadriel1a> [10/18 @ 14:02] (0/0)

The Sons of Elrond and the Paths of the Dead <CaptainoftheDunadain> [10/18 @ 11:01] (2/6)

I Heard... <eronia> [10/18 @ 22:19] (1/2)

Other way round <PhantomS> [10/20 @ 10:23] (1/1)

That makes sense (No Text) <eronia> [10/21 @ 20:31] (0/0)

The most likely explanation <erather> [10/18 @ 14:54] (1/2)

I once heard someone describe <Mellonoftheelves> [10/18 @ 20:40] (1/1)

the sons <Darkwish> [10/19 @ 6:35] (0/0)

Wormtongue throwing the Orthanc Palantir? <Darkwish> [10/18 @ 6:08] (2/10)

I think that the scene in Orthanc in <Ring's wrath> [10/19 @ 21:33] (0/0)
Wormtongue did not know what it was. <Curious> [10/18 @ 6:47] (3/8)

Could the Palantir have.... <Golfimbul> [10/19 @ 15:17] (3/3)

With Elvish creations, <PhantomS> [10/20 @ 10:27] (0/0)
Very possibly! <Curious> [10/20 @ 6:01] (0/0)
The palintiri were made by Feanor, it is believed, <Entmaiden> [10/19 @ 19:26] (0/0)

Wormtongue did it <gullygilly> [10/18 @ 20:22] (2/2)

jeez <Darkwish> [10/20 @ 3:28] (0/0)
wow...that's scary! (No Text) <Golfimbul> [10/19 @ 15:15] (0/0)

indeed <cjb92> [10/18 @ 13:28] (0/0)

Mount Doom -- Opening the floor <hatster> [10/17 @ 23:26] (6/25)

When I read this chapter for the first time <Entmaiden> [10/19 @ 19:08] (1/1)

Yes and no. <Curious> [10/20 @ 5:50] (0/0)

one more thought -- Toxic dumping in Orodruin <hatster> [10/19 @ 16:25] (1/3)

The Fate of the Ring (Film at 11) <Arquen> [10/19 @ 18:35] (1/2)

wow...but that doesn't mean <hatster> [10/20 @ 0:53] (1/1)

More on the Taint <Arquen> [10/20 @ 12:28] (0/0)

Further thought on Gollum & suicide: <Daughter of Nienna> [10/18 @ 15:51] (0/0)
Sam's sympathy for the devil, er, Gollum <drogo_drogo> [10/18 @ 10:00] (3/3)

Sam and Gollum, what a tricksy one... <Moriel Aldawen> [10/18 @ 20:17] (0/0)
I think <gullygilly> [10/18 @ 11:21] (0/0)
Interesting that he could find "no words" <notlost> [10/18 @ 10:28] (0/0)

The fall of Barad-dur after 9/11. <Curious> [10/18 @ 5:59] (6/12)

Hmm... Do we now get <NZ Strider> [10/19 @ 5:10] (1/1)

Once again, <Curious> [10/20 @ 5:29] (0/0)

Its a good thought, but... <RyanR> [10/18 @ 22:14] (1/1)

I am not being clear. <Curious> [10/19 @ 1:13] (0/0)

Great literature <notlost> [10/18 @ 10:37] (0/0)
It;s like Sam wondering about the dead Southron's name and life <drogo_drogo> [10/18 @ 9:29] (1/3)

on legolas and gimli's "counting game" <morgoth´s shadow> [10/19 @ 3:34] (1/2)

the game <PhantomS> [10/19 @ 7:01] (1/1)

Also , one way to mentally survive battle, as it were... <spongebob hobbitpants> [10/19 @ 8:30] (0/0)

well, risking making many enemies here <hatster> [10/18 @ 8:52] (1/1)

I don't regret the fall of Barad-dur. I <Curious> [10/18 @ 18:48] (0/0)

Very valid <gullygilly> [10/18 @ 8:04] (0/0)

Mahalo Nui loa!!! <Daughter of Nienna> [10/17 @ 23:49] (0/0)

Mount Doom #16-- Here at the end of all things <hatster> [10/17 @ 19:35] (7/24)

Neither strain of will, nor madness, nor any fear... <Smokering> [10/19 @ 20:41] (1/1)

Nice Catch! <hatster> [10/20 @ 0:57] (0/0)

what Really happened? <Arquen> [10/18 @ 12:26] (5/9)

Frodo did destroy it indirectly <gullygilly> [10/18 @ 18:25] (1/1)

exactly!!! (No Text) <hatster> [10/18 @ 18:29] (0/0)

Maybe <Silent _ Watcher> [10/18 @ 18:21] (1/1)

Strange <Silent _ Watcher> [10/19 @ 12:33] (0/0)

Or what if <Kimi> [10/18 @ 18:10] (0/0)
Funny how different takes can . . . <Daughter of Nienna> [10/18 @ 13:18] (1/1)

P.S. : more to my list <Daughter of Nienna> [10/18 @ 13:33] (0/0)

passive voice won't do here <hatster> [10/18 @ 12:40] (1/1)

What matters is what *Frodo* thought happened. <erather> [10/18 @ 16:38] (0/0)

Thoughts on the revision process <notlost> [10/18 @ 1:11] (4/4)

*joins chorus of praise* Well put indeed! (No Text) <NZ Strider> [10/19 @ 4:46] (0/0)
well put <drogo_drogo> [10/18 @ 9:15] (0/0)
Well said. Instead of <Curious> [10/18 @ 6:38] (0/0)
how you describe... <Daughter of Nienna> [10/18 @ 2:17] (0/0)

so right about the beauty <Daughter of Nienna> [10/17 @ 22:05] (0/0)
Last word Frodo says <gullygilly> [10/17 @ 22:03] (0/0)
Leadership??? <Golfimbul> [10/17 @ 21:44] (2/2)

Sam likes consistency... <notlost> [10/18 @ 0:34] (0/0)
or did his thought of what being in service <hatster> [10/17 @ 22:36] (0/0)

thoughts.... <wajeff> [10/17 @ 20:23] (1/1)

Yes, one of the highlights... <Golfimbul> [10/17 @ 20:54] (0/0)

Mount Doom #15 -- It could have been like this <hatster> [10/17 @ 19:19] (13/25)

Sam in not a murderer <Temujin> [10/20 @ 8:46] (0/0)
Some quick thoughts... <NZ Strider> [10/18 @ 21:12] (0/0)
Your invitation.... <Golfimbul> [10/18 @ 13:30] (3/4)

It is a hard ending <Merryk> [10/19 @ 0:24] (1/1)

Wow, could be. (No Text) <Golfimbul> [10/19 @ 0:45] (0/0)

Hamlet and Moby Dick don't have <frothi> [10/18 @ 17:32] (0/0)
Hmmm... <gullygilly> [10/18 @ 13:49] (0/0)

Suicide and Divide consent <gullygilly> [10/18 @ 12:05] (0/0)
#3, all the way! <frothi> [10/18 @ 11:59] (0/0)
Chance in Middle-Earth <Suni> [10/18 @ 11:19] (0/0)
"The Ring is treacherous" and other thoughts <drogo_drogo> [10/18 @ 9:05] (0/0)
hmmm...this passage... <Golfimbul> [10/18 @ 3:05] (0/0)
Nonsense <Timerider> [10/17 @ 22:40] (1/7)

whoa! LOL those were Tolkien's other proposed <hatster> [10/17 @ 22:52] (3/6)

Whoops <Timerider> [10/18 @ 17:11] (0/0)
Very interesting <Silent _ Watcher> [10/18 @ 5:52] (0/0)
So you ask us to!?! :) (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [10/17 @ 23:06] (1/3)

no.. just open the door <hatster> [10/17 @ 23:11] (2/2)

It could happen offstage.... <Golfimbul> [10/18 @ 3:11] (0/0)
I knew that . . . <Daughter of Nienna> [10/17 @ 23:59] (0/0)

’s role is so much more heroic <Daughter of Nienna> [10/17 @ 21:38] (0/0)
#3.*Stupendous Eruption* The End. *ducks* *runs* (No Text) <Arquen> [10/17 @ 21:14] (0/0)
?? uhhhh? what 'line'? I don't see it! <Daughter of Nienna> [10/17 @ 20:36] (1/1)

"You first!" and then stabs the Nazgul. (No Text) <erather> [10/17 @ 20:42] (0/0)

hmmm.... <wajeff> [10/17 @ 20:11] (0/0)

Question on Orcs mortality, and more… <Daughter of Nienna> [10/17 @ 16:20] (2/5)

A comment on the social ability of Orks... <Taedius> [10/18 @ 7:29] (1/2)

Also notice <Alveric> [10/18 @ 11:37] (1/1)

Good point. <Taedius> [10/18 @ 18:42] (0/0)

A few answers... <erather> [10/17 @ 21:30] (1/1)

Great help, thanks!! <Daughter of Nienna> [10/17 @ 22:13] (0/0)

Another neat connection between Hobbit and LOTR <Lothirienne> [10/17 @ 14:39] (4/6)

*applause* (No Text) <Merryk> [10/19 @ 0:05] (0/0)
Well-spotted (or: heard)! Thanks. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [10/18 @ 20:57] (0/0)
Well caught! Regarding rigid rules: <Kimi> [10/18 @ 1:46] (1/1)

a definition of dysfunction! (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [10/18 @ 2:19] (0/0)

Nice! Your second point <Curious> [10/17 @ 15:24] (1/1)

I was reminded of the chapter discussions <Lothirienne> [10/17 @ 18:16] (0/0)

Heroism in LOTR - Frodo and Oedipus <Kathira> [10/17 @ 8:19] (3/12)

Interesting! Thanks for that. <NZ Strider> [10/18 @ 15:27] (1/1)

Heroes who can't stay <Curious> [10/19 @ 2:03] (0/0)

Very interesting read <Altaira> [10/18 @ 1:39] (0/0)
The contrasts still outweigh the similarities <Curious> [10/17 @ 10:14] (1/8)

Are you this negative all the time or is it just me? <Kathira> [10/17 @ 12:58] (3/7)

Curious only lets us find parallels if we emphasize the differences more . . . <nerdanel50> [10/17 @ 15:53] (2/3)

I just think <NZ Strider> [10/18 @ 15:35] (1/1)

Oh my, <Curious> [10/19 @ 1:16] (0/0)

Yes. I'm afraid <Curious> [10/17 @ 15:56] (0/0)

I think you just caught me feeling unappreciated generally.... <Kathira> [10/17 @ 13:22] (1/1)

No problemo. <Curious> [10/17 @ 13:29] (0/0)

Sorry, no offense meant. <Curious> [10/17 @ 13:11] (0/0)

Mount Doom #14 -- Thy will be done <hatster> [10/17 @ 7:54] (10/15)

If I should stumble...catch my fall! <wajeff> [10/17 @ 19:43] (0/0)
Frodo’s consumption not a guarantee <Daughter of Nienna> [10/17 @ 18:19] (0/0)
What did Sauron know and when did he know it? <nerdanel50> [10/17 @ 16:16] (0/0)
answers + more questions! :) <frothi> [10/17 @ 14:48] (2/2)

ack! I don't bite and the more questions the merrier! (No Text) <hatster> [10/17 @ 18:21] (0/0)
The triumph of the Ring <FantasyFan> [10/17 @ 15:46] (0/0)

A bad day in Barad-Dur <Arquen> [10/17 @ 14:41] (1/1)

LOL, instant messages.... <Takeo> [10/18 @ 20:13] (0/0)

Frodo's ring <Timerider> [10/17 @ 14:28] (0/0)
Quick answers... <NZ Strider> [10/17 @ 13:25] (0/0)
My thoughts <Entmaiden> [10/17 @ 11:50] (0/0)
thoughts <FantasyFan> [10/17 @ 8:41] (0/0)
Sauron's big mistake and Orcs in the wild <drogo_drogo> [10/17 @ 8:22] (2/2)

interesting stuff on orcs...thanks! (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [10/17 @ 18:49] (0/0)
addendum.. foiled again by those Valar <drogo_drogo> [10/17 @ 8:43] (0/0)

Tolkien quote - cellar door? <luinfalathiel> [10/17 @ 0:06] (5/6)

I'd heard that it wasn't a famous linguis at all <Gerontius> [10/17 @ 15:03] (0/0)
Donnie Darko DVD <Alveric> [10/17 @ 5:37] (0/0)
Beautiful words ... <Anwenya> [10/17 @ 1:06] (1/1)

Ah, thank you! <luinfalathiel> [10/17 @ 3:36] (0/0)

confused--What quote? (No Text) <hatster> [10/17 @ 0:38] (0/0)
From what I heard... <Amrunofthesummercountry> [10/17 @ 0:24] (0/0)

Witch King?? <IthilienRanger> [10/16 @ 20:19] (4/7)

One wild theory... <Erudil> [10/17 @ 9:06] (1/1)

Unlikely <Alveric> [10/17 @ 10:52] (0/0)

Naw.... <PhantomS> [10/17 @ 7:13] (0/0)
No; but to learn who the Witch King <NZ Strider> [10/16 @ 21:43] (1/2)

AHA!!!! <frothi> [10/17 @ 11:13] (1/1)

My answer to that; <Curious> [10/17 @ 14:19] (0/0)

no, he's definitely not <drogo_drogo> [10/16 @ 20:35] (0/0)

Mount Doom #13 -- To know the mind of a hobbit <hatster> [10/16 @ 19:41] (10/22)

impressions <frothi> [10/17 @ 10:39] (1/1)

I like the way you think. (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [10/17 @ 22:56] (0/0)

my thoughts on Frodo's thoughts <FantasyFan> [10/17 @ 8:13] (1/3)

No temptation here. <erather> [10/17 @ 14:51] (2/2)

agree . . . but for very tiny one point <Daughter of Nienna> [10/17 @ 17:47] (0/0)
I agree. <FantasyFan> [10/17 @ 15:51] (0/0)

I prefer to not see inside Frodo <gullygilly> [10/17 @ 5:43] (1/1)

I agree!! The Ring chose, not Frodo. (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [10/17 @ 17:03] (0/0)

Just briefly, on Q. 3: <NZ Strider> [10/17 @ 4:42] (0/0)
Narya, Ring of Fire!! <Daughter of Nienna> [10/17 @ 2:05] (1/2)

Intriguing theory re Gandalf, but <erather> [10/17 @ 14:54] (1/1)

Perhaps it may have not been... <Daughter of Nienna> [10/17 @ 16:58] (0/0)

quick thoughts <notlost> [10/16 @ 23:43] (0/0)
Pointless Nitpick <Arquen> [10/16 @ 23:02] (0/0)
Whoa . . . heavy :) <Doorwarden of Theoden> [10/16 @ 21:16] (0/0)
too horrendously sorrowful <Daughter of Nienna> [10/16 @ 21:13] (2/5)

I found myself looking at The Hobbit <drogo_drogo> [10/17 @ 8:07] (0/0)
I agree... <Smokering> [10/16 @ 21:38] (1/3)

Seriously depressed.... <White Gull> [10/16 @ 23:14] (2/2)

May the blessing of Eru... <Daughter of Nienna> [10/17 @ 0:40] (0/0)
I believe Tolkien wrote this in part... <Kathira> [10/16 @ 23:30] (0/0)

some quick thoughts <drogo_drogo> [10/16 @ 20:15] (0/0)

Mount Doom #12--Decisions decisions <hatster> [10/16 @ 19:16] (12/22)

Frodo is imagining himself as "King of Kings." <Curious> [10/17 @ 7:33] (1/6)

Just a note about Frodo's task <hatster> [10/17 @ 8:05] (3/5)

But he tells Faramir <Arquen> [10/17 @ 11:37] (1/1)

Ah! Nice catch. <Curious> [10/17 @ 11:59] (0/0)

Furthermore, <Curious> [10/17 @ 9:37] (1/1)

"Gollum) would lend a hand" ::chuckle:: (No Text) <spongebob hobbitpants> [10/17 @ 21:47] (0/0)

loop holes! sounds like <gullygilly> [10/17 @ 9:29] (0/0)

my thoughts <FantasyFan> [10/17 @ 7:19] (0/0)
I think <Silent _ Watcher> [10/17 @ 5:40] (0/0)
Either or <gullygilly> [10/17 @ 4:53] (0/0)
My quick thoughts... <NZ Strider> [10/17 @ 4:25] (0/0)
Let's parse these lines <Merryk> [10/17 @ 1:16] (0/0)
He knows. <Smokering> [10/16 @ 21:33] (0/0)
Already succumbed <Doorwarden of Theoden> [10/16 @ 20:54] (0/0)
on the brink <Daughter of Nienna> [10/16 @ 20:30] (1/1)

ps . . . didn't finish first paragraph <Daughter of Nienna> [10/16 @ 22:15] (0/0)

Frodo's last stand <drogo_drogo> [10/16 @ 19:58] (0/0)
he has an inkling.... <wajeff> [10/16 @ 19:45] (1/1)

Yep... <Takeo> [10/16 @ 20:36] (0/0)

I find it impossible to say for sure <Kimi> [10/16 @ 19:45] (2/2)

I think so... <notlost> [10/16 @ 23:49] (0/0)
ditto... <Daughter of Nienna> [10/16 @ 20:43] (0/0)

Mount Doom #11 -- For pity's sake <hatster> [10/16 @ 7:40] (12/55)

Robed in white? <Daughter of Nienna> [10/16 @ 20:07] (2/7)

Because Frodo was still pure. <Curious> [10/17 @ 6:59] (3/5)

Good insight. (No Text) <Arquen> [10/17 @ 11:24] (0/0)
Did you mean to say <gullygilly> [10/17 @ 9:42] (1/2)

No, I didn't. <Curious> [10/17 @ 10:42] (1/1)

that makes <gullygilly> [10/17 @ 18:54] (0/0)

gives me chills it does... (No Text) <hatster> [10/17 @ 8:16] (0/0)

Nobility <Cyberia> [10/16 @ 22:19] (0/0)

But Frodo *does* show pity! <Takeo> [10/16 @ 20:01] (4/20)

Very interesting theory. But <Curious> [10/17 @ 6:47] (1/15)

He has to be mistaken <Takeo> [10/17 @ 7:29] (2/14)

Yes but, <Curious> [10/17 @ 9:50] (1/12)

It's not necessary to question <Takeo> [10/17 @ 10:49] (1/11)

You have <Curious> [10/17 @ 11:16] (2/10)

Then how about this? (No Text - Link Inside) <Arquen> [10/17 @ 15:27] (1/1)

That's <Curious> [10/17 @ 16:03] (0/0)

Fair enough, but <Takeo> [10/17 @ 12:21] (1/7)

When <Curious> [10/17 @ 13:08] (2/6)

You did <Takeo> [10/18 @ 13:04] (1/1)

I don't know <Curious> [10/19 @ 1:27] (0/0)

can you clarify <spencer> [10/17 @ 13:28] (1/3)

As <Curious> [10/17 @ 13:44] (1/2)

I'm sorry :( <spencer> [10/17 @ 15:58] (1/1)

No <Curious> [10/17 @ 16:10] (0/0)

Sam's reading of Frodo <spencer> [10/17 @ 9:14] (0/0)

I go with you <gullygilly> [10/17 @ 4:38] (0/0)
Hmmmmm <Doorwarden of Theoden> [10/16 @ 21:19] (0/0)
sesquipedalian has always been <hatster> [10/16 @ 20:14] (1/1)

I won't... <notlost> [10/16 @ 23:52] (0/0)

#2 to 4: Pity <Daughter of Nienna> [10/16 @ 18:05] (0/0)
More comments <Altaira> [10/16 @ 16:56] (1/4)

OT - the "orc vision" in Rivendell <Ransom> [10/16 @ 17:33] (1/3)

I think that's a great question <Altaira> [10/16 @ 17:59] (1/2)

Thanks for the comments, any more? (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [10/16 @ 19:08] (1/1)

Bilbo was feeling <Merryk> [10/17 @ 0:44] (0/0)

#1 has me has me going in so many circles <Daughter of Nienna> [10/16 @ 16:48] (1/2)

I know Frodo appears <Merryk> [10/17 @ 0:39] (1/1)

working on similar theory as we speak.. <Daughter of Nienna> [10/17 @ 1:11] (0/0)

taking the 3rd question first... <frothi> [10/16 @ 16:28] (0/0)
Some quick thoughts... <NZ Strider> [10/16 @ 15:04] (4/4)

Nicely said.... <notlost> [10/16 @ 23:53] (0/0)
uh what he said! (No Text) <wajeff> [10/16 @ 19:43] (0/0)
:) (No Text) <Arquen> [10/16 @ 16:21] (0/0)
that makes so much sense! <Daughter of Nienna> [10/16 @ 15:57] (0/0)

artsy-fartsy? <Doorwarden of Theoden> [10/16 @ 14:25] (1/1)

Impressive <Merryk> [10/17 @ 0:55] (0/0)

Anyone seen the Rankin & Bass ROTK? <Cyberia> [10/16 @ 13:56] (0/0)
As Tolkien said in <Curious> [10/16 @ 9:53] (0/0)
the vision <FantasyFan> [10/16 @ 9:50] (1/1)

Amen (see above). (No Text) <Curious> [10/16 @ 9:56] (0/0)

quick additional question on sacrificial lambs <drogo_drogo> [10/16 @ 9:15] (3/4)

But aren't sac. lambs supposed to be innocent by definition? (No Text) <Arquen> [10/16 @ 16:15] (0/0)
Gollum's life has been <Kimi> [10/16 @ 16:03] (1/1)

"death he deserves" <drogo_drogo> [10/16 @ 19:23] (0/0)

As to Gollum's "sacrifice": <NZ Strider> [10/16 @ 14:35] (0/0)

If the fellowship had remained unbroken <Gothmog the Great> [10/16 @ 0:18] (7/10)

Hmm... To swim against the tide... <NZ Strider> [10/16 @ 22:40] (0/0)
Big changes <Mellonoftheelves> [10/16 @ 18:46] (1/1)

I think Aragorn's use of the palantir <Entmaiden> [10/17 @ 11:18] (0/0)

Even if <Altaira> [10/16 @ 17:35] (0/0)
Gandalf <Timerider> [10/16 @ 13:17] (0/0)
Possibilites <PhantomS> [10/16 @ 8:43] (0/0)
It would have been a disaster. <Curious> [10/16 @ 7:07] (1/2)

Otherwise known as a wing and a prayer? <Ufthak> [10/16 @ 7:15] (1/1)

One the contrary, <Curious> [10/16 @ 7:21] (0/0)

Eve <Namo> [10/16 @ 2:45] (0/0)

Many Meetings <Gothmog the Great> [10/16 @ 0:02] (4/4)

Excellent answers below <Altaira> [10/16 @ 17:13] (0/0)
A Hobbit continuum <PhantomS> [10/16 @ 8:48] (0/0)
Well the Council was a long chapter anyway <Thorondun > [10/16 @ 5:11] (0/0)
Description, exposition, poetry... <Merryk> [10/16 @ 0:11] (0/0)