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Eowyn <CelebornsMirror> [12/31 @ 22:14] (1/5)

Eowyn was in an extremely difficult position. <erather> [12/31 @ 22:51] (2/4)

"Shieldmaidens" <Vigdis> [1/1 @ 2:45] (1/2)

pardon my ignorance <CelebornsMirror> [1/1 @ 14:10] (1/1)

Explanations <Vigdis> [1/1 @ 17:14] (0/0)

nice insights (No Text) <CelebornsMirror> [1/1 @ 0:32] (0/0)

Elves Leaving <ArcherOfHarad> [12/31 @ 20:45] (4/8)

The Havens <kodax> [1/2 @ 1:18] (0/0)
Lorien is an Elf-community <PhantomS> [1/1 @ 10:08] (1/2)

defense of Lorien <kodax> [1/2 @ 1:17] (1/1)

You heard wrong <PhantomS> [1/2 @ 9:17] (0/0)

There were quite a few elves left, <erather> [12/31 @ 22:45] (1/1)

Only the Eldar left <Temujin> [1/1 @ 15:31] (0/0)

I think they defended Lorien & Rivendell bc <Valathil> [12/31 @ 21:02] (1/1)

Elven Leaders <Belorin> [12/31 @ 22:18] (0/0)

Dead Marshes <ArcherOfHarad> [12/31 @ 20:36] (1/2)

They were the dead from the battle at Dagorlad, part of the siege of Mordor. (No Text) <Valathil> [12/31 @ 21:03] (1/1)

Yes, and at the time it wasn't a marsh. <erather> [12/31 @ 22:53] (0/0)

let's see, if there are 1000+ pages... <huskie_aragorn88> [12/31 @ 18:36] (15/31)

"i love him. he's like that, and <cheesecake> [1/3 @ 23:58] (0/0)
"The Choices of Master Samwise" <Chip of Dale> [1/3 @ 3:07] (1/1)

oh yes! Sam's solo scene in Shelob's Lair is one of the very best! (No Text) <cheesecake> [1/3 @ 22:18] (0/0)

mine <hatster> [1/2 @ 19:55] (2/2)

lovely! <spencer> [1/3 @ 17:38] (0/0)
increadible list: thanks! (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [1/3 @ 1:01] (0/0)

I cna't believe now one has listed this one yet <Daughter of Nienna> [1/1 @ 19:12] (1/2)

A couple of all the hundreds.. <Tuva> [1/2 @ 9:13] (1/1)

That's a great one <Ioreth's sister> [1/3 @ 21:26] (0/0)

Galadriel's Soliloquy <An_Edain> [1/1 @ 18:31] (1/1)

I completely agree <Lorien-lover> [1/2 @ 3:56] (0/0)

"In Western Lands.." <Aunt Dora Baggins> [1/1 @ 13:18] (1/1)

Great proverbs, and <Ransom> [1/2 @ 14:26] (0/0)

But if there are almost a milion quotes... <Taedius> [1/1 @ 8:58] (1/1)

Oh, and... <Taedius> [1/1 @ 17:17] (0/0)

one of my favorites is my footer (No Text) <Choice of Lúthien> [1/1 @ 4:08] (0/0)
I can't believe this one made it into the film <djinnj> [1/1 @ 4:05] (2/2)

That always <Daughter of Nienna> [1/1 @ 18:55] (0/0)
That always <gullygilly> [1/1 @ 11:50] (0/0)

My current favourite: <Ossë> [1/1 @ 1:18] (0/0)
"All that is gold does not glitter... <Ioreth's sister> [12/31 @ 21:56] (0/0)
One is in my footer..... <Fírielami > [12/31 @ 21:56] (0/0)
Mine is also Gandalf's "For I also am a steward. Did you not know?" good one, cheesecake! (No Text) <Valathil> [12/31 @ 21:06] (0/0)
*mental...overload...so...many...quotes...must...send...post...* <cheesecake> [12/31 @ 19:39] (1/1)

You got my second fav <gullygilly> [12/31 @ 21:01] (0/0)

Hmm... what's yours? and why? <gullygilly> [12/31 @ 19:08] (2/5)

Beautiful. Mine made the cut, however... <Farawyn> [12/31 @ 20:23] (1/1)

yeah, can't forget Smeagol. his lines are unforgettable. (No Text) <cheesecake> [12/31 @ 20:28] (0/0)

oh yeah! i forgot to put that one in my post! priceless! (No Text) <cheesecake> [12/31 @ 19:41] (1/2)

My favorite... <NewbWithACause> [1/2 @ 11:27] (1/1)

mmm, very good stuff. i like when <cheesecake> [1/4 @ 2:27] (0/0)

Lyrics for "Green Dragon" song... <Elvina Mayda > [12/31 @ 18:23] (1/2)

I believe that one is only in the film, IIRC (No Text) <drogo_drogo> [12/31 @ 18:53] (1/1)

someone just gave part of it to me <DwellerOfLorien> [1/3 @ 23:26] (0/0)

Boromir, Frodo <ArcherOfHarad> [12/31 @ 18:13] (3/7)

Ringwraiths <Belorin> [12/31 @ 22:06] (0/0)
Sorry different Boromir <gullygilly> [12/31 @ 18:42] (2/3)

To answer the rest of your question! (DAH) <gullygilly> [12/31 @ 18:51] (1/1)

I would think No, <Farawyn> [12/31 @ 20:15] (0/0)

Did he become wraithlike? <Farawyn> [12/31 @ 18:45] (0/0)

I thought...(Yikes, more questions!) <Farawyn> [12/31 @ 18:30] (1/1)

My thoughts <kodax> [1/1 @ 14:29] (0/0)

Leaving Hobbiton <iwilltakeit> [12/31 @ 17:19] (2/2)

They left Hobbiton a while before Maggott. <PhantomS> [12/31 @ 17:43] (0/0)
two reasons.... <drogo_drogo> [12/31 @ 17:39] (0/0)

What should I read and in what order? <WannaBeBrave> [12/31 @ 11:47] (4/5)

Here's a link (thank Curious when you see him) ---------> (No Text - Link Inside) <hatster> [12/31 @ 17:29] (0/0)
I read <Farawyn> [12/31 @ 15:43] (0/0)
Suggestion - <Celandine Brandybuck> [12/31 @ 12:13] (0/0)
Reading <Ein_il_eilph> [12/31 @ 12:10] (1/1)

Hehe... <WannaBeBrave> [12/31 @ 12:34] (0/0)

how did gollum know were frodo was <youfoolofatook> [12/31 @ 11:21] (2/4)

a different take <morgoth´s shadow> [1/3 @ 2:19] (0/0)
Guess work <Ein_il_eilph> [12/31 @ 12:13] (2/2)

also, Gollum's sense of hearing and smell <cheesecake> [12/31 @ 14:09] (0/0)
thanks <youfoolofatook> [12/31 @ 13:58] (0/0)

Question about the Fellowship <dhchampion> [12/31 @ 5:26] (5/14)

ugh.. <ArcherOfHarad> [12/31 @ 18:19] (1/1)

Well, the dwarves did fight <Entmaiden> [1/1 @ 10:48] (0/0)

My best answer is that the Eagles are spirits of Manwe... <Valathil> [12/31 @ 11:08] (1/1)

Agreed, also AFTER the ring was destroyed... <Temujin> [12/31 @ 12:58] (0/0)

A fun link refuting the usual arguments for not using eagles (No Text - Link Inside) <drogo_drogo> [12/31 @ 9:58] (4/7)

This plan would have failed. <olsonm> [1/2 @ 18:23] (0/0)
one counter arguement <PhantomS> [1/1 @ 11:34] (0/0)
the author did not bring up one argument that I was waiting for <starmaid> [12/31 @ 23:35] (1/1)

Read it again. <Curious> [1/1 @ 10:50] (0/0)

Very nice! My reaction: <Curious> [12/31 @ 11:27] (1/2)

Beware of dei ex machina bearing rings <drogo_drogo> [12/31 @ 12:52] (1/1)

Well, that is what deus ex machina means, <Curious> [12/31 @ 14:01] (0/0)

My thoughts. <kodax> [12/31 @ 8:03] (0/0)
It was not their responsibility <fak> [12/31 @ 6:46] (0/0)

After LOTR <mindlesschris1000> [12/31 @ 3:38] (1/1)

There's not much <Altaira> [12/31 @ 3:57] (0/0)

Tolkien and Norse myth/history <LovedEveryMoment> [12/31 @ 1:40] (1/1)

One that is often cited.. <Oeln_ofOrodruin> [12/31 @ 2:53] (0/0)

Some times I wonder whether Tolkien is a great writer, or whether <Curious> [12/30 @ 22:13] (16/64)

For me it is definatly... <beren_boy> [1/3 @ 0:19] (0/0)
When I find myself having one of those impossible <Cirdan the Shipwright> [1/1 @ 22:25] (0/0)
I have spent much time thinking <Scarlet> [12/31 @ 21:26] (0/0)
You left out a few... <Arquen> [12/31 @ 13:40] (1/15)

Economics? <Curious> [12/31 @ 14:59] (1/14)

It shows up in several places... <Arquen> [12/31 @ 15:14] (1/13)

Hmmm. <Curious> [12/31 @ 15:31] (1/12)

Maybe economics is too narrow... <Arquen> [12/31 @ 17:39] (1/11)

I look forward <Curious> [1/1 @ 10:46] (1/10)

OK, here's one example... <Arquen> [1/1 @ 23:38] (2/9)

One question for you: who <Curious> [1/2 @ 11:35] (2/7)

None of that stuff... <Arquen> [1/3 @ 0:15] (1/1)

Geography <Curious> [1/3 @ 13:00] (0/0)

I agree <Ransom> [1/2 @ 14:08] (1/4)

Some answers... <Arquen> [1/3 @ 0:28] (1/3)

Unsatisfying Answers <Ransom> [1/3 @ 13:42] (2/2)

Perhaps <Curious> [1/3 @ 16:56] (0/0)
A few more details. <Arquen> [1/3 @ 14:33] (0/0)

Cool. <djinnj> [1/2 @ 10:18] (0/0)

I'd distinguish between LOTR and the rest of the legendarium <Ransom> [12/31 @ 13:37] (1/5)

I have a theory that even a one-time reader who <Curious> [12/31 @ 15:08] (3/4)

I think you're right <Ransom> [1/2 @ 12:50] (1/1)

You may be right. <Curious> [1/2 @ 18:49] (0/0)

I agree with both of you. <Atlas> [1/2 @ 4:06] (0/0)
it works well with the conceit behind the Red Book <djinnj> [1/1 @ 6:51] (0/0)

genius doesn't mean you don't have to work at the nuts and bolts of your craft <djinnj> [12/31 @ 12:18] (1/2)

His unconventional style <Curious> [12/31 @ 12:42] (1/1)

yes, indeed <djinnj> [1/1 @ 6:43] (0/0)

if he weren't <spencer> [12/31 @ 11:20] (0/0)
genius or great writer? <gullygilly> [12/31 @ 8:23] (0/0)
Great question <kodax> [12/31 @ 8:13] (0/0)
It's not got to be only one or the other. <Oeln_ofOrodruin> [12/31 @ 3:02] (1/2)

Correct, I am not implying he was a bad writer. I <Curious> [12/31 @ 11:12] (1/1)

I concur. ;) (No Text) <Oeln_ofOrodruin> [12/31 @ 19:42] (0/0)

I vote for number one.... <Golfimbul> [12/31 @ 2:14] (0/0)
Let's define our terms <LovedEveryMoment> [12/31 @ 1:44] (1/2)

A superb point. "Writing" encompasses <Takeo> [1/1 @ 12:57] (1/1)

Well, ok, then what aspect <Curious> [1/2 @ 11:39] (0/0)

I will keep it simple. <Stewed_Rabbit> [12/31 @ 0:21] (0/0)
a great writer of poetic prose <hatster> [12/30 @ 23:19] (1/13)

All true, and yet not enough to distinguish him <Curious> [12/30 @ 23:29] (2/12)

Oh, well in that case.. <Oeln_ofOrodruin> [12/31 @ 3:30] (0/0)
19th century novelists <hatster> [12/30 @ 23:48] (3/10)

OT: What were those two novels? <gullygilly> [12/31 @ 8:16] (1/4)

I like Morrison well enough <hatster> [12/31 @ 10:03] (1/3)

Good enough :) (No Text) <gullygilly> [12/31 @ 10:37] (1/2)

grrrrrrr lost your email! (No Text) <hatster> [12/31 @ 18:10] (1/1)

OT <gullygilly> [12/31 @ 21:03] (0/0)

Oddly enough.. <Oeln_ofOrodruin> [12/31 @ 3:39] (1/2)

exactly <hatster> [12/31 @ 10:01] (1/1)

In my case <Oeln_ofOrodruin> [12/31 @ 10:51] (0/0)

So you really think it is the writing? <Curious> [12/31 @ 0:00] (1/1)

It is his writing and his understanding of language <hatster> [12/31 @ 18:07] (0/0)

to be honest... <drogo_drogo> [12/30 @ 22:42] (1/3)

Frank Herbert <Curious> [12/30 @ 23:14] (1/2)

Professional writer versus amateur <drogo_drogo> [12/31 @ 9:52] (1/1)

Amateur in the best sense. I <Curious> [12/31 @ 11:14] (0/0)

Nah... <CelebornsMirror> [12/30 @ 22:35] (1/6)

Tolkien not an escapist? I refer you <Curious> [12/30 @ 22:46] (2/5)

"escapism" <Farawyn> [12/30 @ 23:25] (1/3)

What Tolkien said about escape, <Curious> [12/30 @ 23:44] (2/2)

I love that. (No Text) <Oeln_ofOrodruin> [12/31 @ 3:41] (0/0)
Thanks! <Farawyn> [12/30 @ 23:54] (0/0)

perhaps <CelebornsMirror> [12/30 @ 23:01] (0/0)

just a technical question about gandalf <morgoth´s shadow> [12/30 @ 19:13] (1/2)

When he first arrived in Middle Earth. <erather> [12/30 @ 21:01] (1/1)

well,that figures,since he must've arrived at the grey havens (No Text) <morgoth´s shadow> [12/30 @ 21:22] (0/0)

The Butterfly Effect in Middle-Earth <Erudil> [12/30 @ 17:57] (2/3)

Hobbits are those pebbles that cause avalanches <drogo_drogo> [12/30 @ 21:52] (1/1)

Quack <Axolotal> [12/31 @ 9:31] (0/0)

Discussion in Unfinished <Ein_il_eilph> [12/30 @ 18:54] (0/0)

please forgive if this is an old discussion: doom of Men and Hobbits? <Valathil> [12/30 @ 14:31] (4/12)

thanks, everyone, for their input! I need a complete Tolkien library, it is more apparent everyday!!! (No Text) <Valathil> [12/31 @ 10:38] (0/0)
ety3 is right, also Men do go to Mandos <djinnj> [12/30 @ 15:08] (1/1)

interesting thought (No Text) <starmaid> [12/30 @ 23:58] (0/0)

Since Hobbits are closely related to men, ... <ety3> [12/30 @ 14:52] (0/0)
Here's my thoughts <SauronTheNecromancer> [12/30 @ 14:45] (2/7)

Earendil became an Elf <PhantomS> [12/31 @ 4:19] (1/3)

Although Tuor was all Man <djinnj> [1/1 @ 17:50] (2/2)

In the Book of Lost Tales, <PhantomS> [1/2 @ 14:10] (0/0)
grrr, typo, that should be "didn't die" (No Text) <djinnj> [1/2 @ 10:43] (0/0)

Not the case. <ety3> [12/30 @ 14:50] (1/2)

thanks <SauronTheNecromancer> [12/30 @ 15:03] (1/1)

To be honest ... <CactusWren> [12/31 @ 9:43] (0/0)

Elvish <CelebornsMirror> [12/30 @ 13:49] (1/5)

"Aiya Eärendil Elenion Ancalima!" <ety3> [12/30 @ 14:19] (1/4)

Phrase is borrowed from Old English <Ich> [12/30 @ 18:07] (1/3)

Thanks <CelebornsMirror> [12/30 @ 22:21] (1/2)

I would have liked it better in the movie if <Valathil> [12/31 @ 10:40] (1/1)

Hahaha! yes, Ta-da for me too! (No Text) <CelebornsMirror> [12/31 @ 13:29] (0/0)

Murder and Suicide <Fisher> [12/30 @ 10:25] (5/23)

Not so quick to say it wasn't <gullygilly> [12/30 @ 15:09] (1/1)

Gandalf's line... <Cressida> [12/30 @ 15:34] (0/0)

Definition <Cressida> [12/30 @ 14:27] (0/0)
Death was not quite as certain in the book, <Curious> [12/30 @ 11:59] (2/2)

Yes! <Bard_the_Bowman> [1/2 @ 21:26] (0/0)
Gandalf wasn't under Denethor's command. :) (No Text) <Golfimbul> [12/30 @ 12:51] (0/0)

"Certain death"? <Matthew/Ugluk> [12/30 @ 11:03] (1/8)

no. not a movie question <Fisher> [12/30 @ 11:08] (2/7)

But it still may have been worth the effort. <erather> [12/30 @ 16:52] (0/0)
Gotcha <Matthew/Ugluk> [12/30 @ 13:49] (1/5)

"The right thing to do" <Cressida> [12/30 @ 14:43] (1/4)

Not wrong at all <Matthew/Ugluk> [12/30 @ 16:01] (1/3)

We've had this discussion before. <Cressida> [12/30 @ 16:15] (1/2)

Oops, sorry, must have missed it! <Matthew/Ugluk> [12/30 @ 23:38] (1/1)

About that sortie <Cressida> [12/31 @ 18:17] (0/0)

Murder and suicide <Bard_the_Bowman> [12/30 @ 10:41] (2/7)

View from the Sil on obeying "orders" <Valathil> [12/30 @ 14:42] (1/3)

LotR's independent thinkers <Fisher> [12/30 @ 14:57] (1/2)

I see what you mean, but <Valathil> [12/31 @ 10:50] (1/1)

yeah <Bard_the_Bowman> [12/31 @ 13:02] (0/0)

The Nazis "just followed orders" too. (No Text) <Fisher> [12/30 @ 11:09] (2/2)

also <Bard_the_Bowman> [12/30 @ 18:53] (0/0)
Nazis and Faramir is two diferent things. <Bard_the_Bowman> [12/30 @ 18:40] (0/0)

about sauron... <kishor> [12/30 @ 7:13] (2/15)

the istari are... <cjb92> [12/30 @ 7:58] (0/0)
No. Although he did anticipate the wizards, <Curious> [12/30 @ 7:47] (2/13)

The bodies of the Wizards <Tomsk> [12/30 @ 10:38] (1/2)

I am sure they don't steal them. The <Curious> [12/30 @ 11:07] (1/1)

they aren't 100% human <PhantomS> [12/31 @ 4:46] (0/0)

Morgoth prefigures the Istari too <drogo_drogo> [12/30 @ 9:08] (2/9)

I'm not sure wizards were incarnated from the outset... <Valathil> [12/30 @ 13:27] (1/1)

They were incarnated once they went to Middle-earth <drogo_drogo> [12/30 @ 21:32] (0/0)

How were bodies an advantage <Curious> [12/30 @ 10:07] (3/6)

bodies enabled the Istari to help physical being help themselves <drogo_drogo> [12/30 @ 21:43] (1/1)

The Istari may have been more than just *physically* human <Takeo> [12/31 @ 21:58] (0/0)

Why couldn't they take on Sauron personally? (No Text) <BlackRiderEleventyone> [12/30 @ 14:40] (1/1)

Because they would lose. <Curious> [12/30 @ 21:36] (0/0)

Their bodys weren't an advantage <SauronTheNecromancer> [12/30 @ 12:51] (1/1)

But the Maiar could look <Curious> [12/30 @ 15:00] (0/0)

Samwise Cheated? <Arbormir> [12/30 @ 0:13] (3/7)

Isn't this thread more appropriate for Main or Movie? <Curious> [12/30 @ 4:34] (2/2)

A mistake <Arbormir> [12/30 @ 20:22] (0/0)
Thank you, Curious, I was just about <Kimi> [12/30 @ 4:45] (0/0)

excuse me? (another rant, be warned) <cheesecake> [12/30 @ 4:29] (0/0)
a justified rant, arbormir <sevenstars> [12/30 @ 0:41] (1/2)

yeah <Bard_the_Bowman> [12/30 @ 10:46] (1/1)

Again <Arbormir> [12/30 @ 20:33] (0/0)

Kirith Ungol or Cirtith Ungol <Bard_the_Bowman> [12/29 @ 19:33] (5/9)

Simular to Homer <Ein_il_eilph> [12/30 @ 18:59] (0/0)
Originally, <PhantomS> [12/30 @ 4:40] (0/0)
And I pronounced it Seerith Ungol. (No Text) <Farawyn> [12/29 @ 22:14] (1/3)

lol <Bard_the_Bowman> [12/30 @ 10:33] (1/2)

Animated <Ein_il_eilph> [12/30 @ 19:00] (1/1)

yep (No Text) <Bard_the_Bowman> [12/31 @ 11:01] (0/0)

Both spellings are acceptable <BrambleroseBrandybuck> [12/29 @ 20:25] (0/0)
A last minute change to LotR of which <Curious> [12/29 @ 20:23] (1/1)

THANKS EVERYBODY! (No Text) <Bard_the_Bowman> [12/30 @ 10:36] (0/0)

Aragorn and Arwens' daughters <Elvanui> [12/29 @ 18:20] (2/2)

Also, does anyone know if Faramir and Eowyn had children?? <Amycakes> [1/2 @ 2:11] (0/0)
No, they are not named, or even numbered. (No Text) <Curious> [12/29 @ 20:19] (0/0)

Sam questions <Farawyn> [12/29 @ 17:59] (2/4)

I can't answer your question, but I can say... <realnapstr> [12/29 @ 18:14] (1/2)

Greenbook answer (No Text - Link Inside) <Entwife Wandlimb> [12/29 @ 18:52] (1/1)

Thanks! (No Text) <Farawyn> [12/29 @ 22:13] (0/0)

**The Above Contains MOVIE SPOILERS!^** sorry (No Text) <Farawyn> [12/29 @ 18:01] (0/0)

who is legolas' mother? <Ivelizz Greenleaf> [12/29 @ 16:46] (1/3)

welcome, and little info on Legolas <drogo_drogo> [12/29 @ 17:26] (1/2)

he wasnt? <Bard_the_Bowman> [12/30 @ 19:23] (1/1)

Thranduil is never named in the Hobbit <PhantomS> [12/31 @ 4:41] (0/0)

Arwen's Mother <breefrodo> [12/29 @ 10:50] (2/7)

You claim to have read the appendices,eh? <PhantomS> [12/29 @ 11:16] (2/3)

your little quote is not easy to follow <valie_yavanna> [12/31 @ 3:59] (1/1)

so I'm not the only B & B watcher here...;-) (No Text) <PhantomS> [12/31 @ 5:05] (0/0)

it's hard to keep it all straight unless you've been over it many times IMHO (No Text) <Valathil> [12/30 @ 13:20] (0/0)

Celebrian (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [12/29 @ 11:14] (1/2)

arwen's mother <breefrodo> [12/30 @ 8:15] (1/1)

Curious was not 'huffy' with you at all... <WhiteLadyEowyn> [12/30 @ 10:47] (0/0)

The Rohirrim <Elendili_Elessar > [12/29 @ 6:01] (3/5)

Tolkien said... <Ich> [12/29 @ 18:21] (1/2)

What he said in the appendix: <Curious> [12/29 @ 20:17] (1/1)

True <Vigdis> [12/30 @ 2:11] (0/0)

A cross between the Anglo-Saxons and the Goths, with <Curious> [12/29 @ 10:02] (0/0)
Rohirrim archtypes <Vigdis> [12/29 @ 8:05] (0/0)

Legolas vs Legolas <kodax> [12/29 @ 4:55] (3/3)

Tolkien recycled names but covered it up <drogo_drogo> [12/29 @ 11:03] (0/0)
Not likely. <Curious> [12/29 @ 10:45] (0/0)
sometimes he said that elves with the same name were re incarnations of eachother <Willow Catkin> [12/29 @ 5:06] (0/0)

Is The Hobbit any good? <Gondorian Maiden> [12/29 @ 4:10] (12/12)

its brilliant <youfoolofatook> [12/31 @ 11:26] (0/0)
If you liked the opening chapters of LotR <Aunt Dora Baggins> [12/30 @ 13:53] (0/0)
hobbit <Silverxtreme> [12/30 @ 3:56] (0/0)
well <Bard_the_Bowman> [12/29 @ 19:54] (0/0)
the hobbit is good but <sevenstars> [12/29 @ 19:27] (0/0)
it's great! read it! (No Text) <cheesecake> [12/29 @ 19:10] (0/0)
just keep in mind: it's a children's story. just you wait until (spoilers) <cheesecake> [12/29 @ 19:07] (0/0)
Sometimes I think it helps to be nine years old... <Seillib> [12/29 @ 15:28] (0/0)
The Hobbit is a children's book version of Tolkien's legendarium <drogo_drogo> [12/29 @ 10:56] (0/0)
Yes, it's great <gullygilly> [12/29 @ 10:43] (0/0)
It gets even better. Tolkien himself <Curious> [12/29 @ 10:36] (0/0)
Yes. <Golfimbul> [12/29 @ 5:20] (0/0)

Why hide? <Entwife Wandlimb> [12/28 @ 23:48] (3/3)

thank you both; a bit mind-boggling <Entwife Wandlimb> [12/29 @ 10:26] (0/0)
the hiding only occured <PhantomS> [12/29 @ 5:27] (0/0)
Read the appendices, but here's a brief, BRIEF explanation - <Azree> [12/29 @ 1:16] (0/0)

Gandalf the white vs witch king <stann> [12/28 @ 22:09] (4/5)

Gandalf should win... (Story Spoiler) <stormpeak> [12/31 @ 17:41] (0/0)
My guess <kodax> [12/29 @ 14:16] (0/0)
Hmmm <Reddevil> [12/29 @ 8:04] (0/0)
I believe that would be... <Gondorian Maiden> [12/29 @ 4:15] (1/1)

i think the question is rather simple <haladir> [12/31 @ 3:52] (0/0)

Info on Celebrian (Arwen's mother)? <Valathil> [12/28 @ 19:10] (3/4)

Which work did that info come from? (No Text) <Valathil> [12/29 @ 10:47] (1/1)

The one before you. <Taedius> [12/31 @ 7:50] (0/0)

not neccesarily pierced <hills> [12/28 @ 21:27] (0/0)
after being pierced with a poisonous orc arrow <legolasrules> [12/28 @ 19:58] (0/0)

Boromir <ArcherOfHarad> [12/28 @ 15:39] (6/8)

Boromir <mindlesschris1000> [12/31 @ 3:44] (0/0)
Boromir I <PhantomS> [12/29 @ 6:16] (0/0)
I suppose.. <Apple Gooncha> [12/29 @ 5:12] (0/0)
he didn't die from a morgul blade (No Text) <starmaid> [12/28 @ 23:27] (0/0)
yes <hills> [12/28 @ 21:32] (1/1)

forgot.... <hills> [12/28 @ 21:35] (0/0)

Are you sure you mean Boromir? <Ioreth's sister> [12/28 @ 15:56] (1/1)

Borimir <Silverxtreme> [12/30 @ 4:02] (0/0)

Last Alliance battle <stann> [12/28 @ 14:22] (1/6)

er, there was a small matter of Sauron's army. <PhantomS> [12/28 @ 15:08] (1/5)

8 foot body? <Tomsk> [12/28 @ 16:50] (2/4)

well,I was joking about the pirhanas :) <PhantomS> [12/29 @ 5:37] (1/2)

I'll have to look up those measurements again... <Matthew/Ugluk> [12/29 @ 9:27] (1/1)

Tuor was the tallest <PhantomS> [12/29 @ 9:53] (0/0)

It says in Unfinished Tales... <Tar-Telperien> [12/28 @ 19:36] (0/0)

Gandalf and other wizards origins <Wildenjasmyn> [12/28 @ 8:01] (2/2)

Istari also below <Valathil> [12/28 @ 18:47] (0/0)
Read "The Istari" in The Unfinished Tales <drogo_drogo> [12/28 @ 9:42] (0/0)

arwens choice <hills> [12/28 @ 4:58] (1/4)

Arwen's choice <PhantomS> [12/28 @ 5:42] (2/3)

Elwing's choice? <erather> [12/29 @ 17:40] (1/1)

she was given that choice <PhantomS> [12/30 @ 4:45] (0/0)

i would only add <Valathil> [12/28 @ 18:59] (0/0)

Can one buy LOTR as an ebook? <Lobelia Took> [12/28 @ 1:54] (3/4)

I've been looking high and low, <erather> [12/29 @ 16:52] (0/0)
try college book stores <gullygilly> [12/29 @ 10:37] (0/0)
I am not aware of anything legitimate. (No Text) <Curious> [12/28 @ 4:29] (1/1)

Nor am I <CactusWren> [12/28 @ 5:56] (0/0)

Tol Eressea <Finrod Felagund 5> [12/27 @ 23:56] (2/7)

The Silmarillion states: <Curious> [12/28 @ 5:09] (0/0)
I believe... <Tar-Telperien> [12/28 @ 0:14] (1/5)

I thought that <djinnj> [12/28 @ 0:20] (2/4)

I never said... <Tar-Telperien> [12/28 @ 19:21] (0/0)
Eldamar, or Elvenhome is all of the Undying Lands <PhantomS> [12/28 @ 5:16] (1/2)

Elvenhome <Finrod Felagund 5> [12/28 @ 10:31] (1/1)

Indeed <Tar-Telperien> [12/28 @ 19:28] (0/0)

Elves having children <lady4legolas> [12/27 @ 18:19] (2/2)

Conception <Celandine Brandybuck> [12/27 @ 20:30] (0/0)
Well <Laitaine> [12/27 @ 18:52] (0/0)

Balrogs in Moria? <Thondinil> [12/27 @ 14:20] (1/1)

He fled there. <PhantomS> [12/27 @ 14:25] (0/0)

Question about the dead at Pelenor <Frodo24> [12/27 @ 14:02] (1/5)

They are not on the Book Pelennor. <PhantomS> [12/27 @ 14:20] (1/4)

Thank you! <Frodo24> [12/27 @ 15:49] (2/3)

Everyone, even the reader is shocked. <PhantomS> [12/28 @ 5:45] (0/0)
The reason this is confusing <erather> [12/27 @ 21:09] (1/1)

Gimli's tale <kodax> [12/29 @ 4:48] (0/0)

The Dwarfs <Arek101288> [12/27 @ 13:46] (2/4)

They were fighting in the north <Altaira> [12/27 @ 21:16] (1/2)

it was said that without them holding up saurons forces rivendell would have been overrun (No Text) <Fingofin> [12/29 @ 21:41] (1/1)

by dragons and savages,no less. (No Text) <PhantomS> [12/30 @ 5:05] (0/0)

Welcome to the Reading Room. <PhantomS> [12/27 @ 14:09] (0/0)

Witch King <King Gollum> [12/27 @ 13:44] (2/14)

Also <kodax> [12/28 @ 22:45] (1/1)

Earnur <thoril> [12/29 @ 20:49] (0/0)

More... <King Gollum> [12/27 @ 13:52] (3/11)

Witch King <thoril> [12/29 @ 20:41] (0/0)
The Witch King fears no one. <PhantomS> [12/27 @ 14:41] (1/2)

Surely Eowyn only had her shield arm broken? <erather> [12/27 @ 21:15] (1/1)

well, broken in a different sense <PhantomS> [12/28 @ 5:18] (0/0)

Some Info <Frodo24> [12/27 @ 14:06] (1/6)

Thanks and more... <King Gollum> [12/27 @ 14:08] (2/5)

He's directly responsible for Theoden's death. <erather> [12/27 @ 21:13] (0/0)
Watch closely <Altaira> [12/27 @ 14:39] (2/3)

Eowyn's blade? <KGersen> [12/29 @ 11:54] (1/1)

After Merry's hit the spell is broken, <erather> [12/29 @ 17:02] (0/0)

he also has a mini stand off with Gandalf <Frodo24> [12/27 @ 15:52] (0/0)

Why did Frodo go to grey haven? <david1980> [12/27 @ 3:03] (2/2)

here's a link to the earlier discussion -----> (No Text - Link Inside) <hatster> [12/27 @ 5:15] (0/0)
this is addressed already, further down on the board. (No Text) <djinnj> [12/27 @ 3:40] (0/0)

Anduril - when? <Yakumae> [12/27 @ 2:01] (1/1)

before they leave Rivendell <djinnj> [12/27 @ 2:41] (0/0)

In The Hobbit, Why can't Sauron sense the ring when its put on by Bilbo? <Boyo> [12/26 @ 20:30] (6/16)

Who says he doesn't... <Ossë> [12/27 @ 23:26] (0/0)
surely the 9 would notice <JohnnyYakuza> [12/27 @ 22:08] (2/2)

the 9 aren't up to it yet either. <djinnj> [12/28 @ 1:23] (0/0)
The influence of the One <Ossë> [12/27 @ 23:31] (0/0)

it's a little more clear in the book (make that a lot!) <djinnj> [12/27 @ 5:19] (1/1)

Oh, I just realized, you're talking about The Hobbit! <djinnj> [12/27 @ 5:25] (0/0)

Bilbo's Hobbity ignorance saved him <PhantomS> [12/27 @ 4:51] (0/0)
The Ring is an independent aspect of Sauron <drogo_drogo> [12/26 @ 23:36] (0/0)
Why would he? He didn't sense it when Sam <Curious> [12/26 @ 20:39] (3/7)

And besides, Sauron wasn't even looking for the ring until long after Bilbo found it and Gollum left the mountains - he thought it lost (No Text) <Ninquelótë Encuivindil> [12/27 @ 13:58] (0/0)
he could only see in within the borders of Mordor <cheesecake> [12/26 @ 23:15] (0/0)
.Thank you. It was bothering me. So the answer is the movies are confusing (No Text) <Boyo> [12/26 @ 20:47] (1/4)

not really, Because in the movie, Sam never puts on the ring. <hatster> [12/26 @ 21:06] (2/3)

The confusing part of the movie <Curious> [12/26 @ 21:45] (0/0)
Well, we haven't seen the EE yet, so... <irpacynot> [12/26 @ 21:18] (1/1)

the question or statement was concerning the movies <hatster> [12/26 @ 21:20] (0/0)

A challenge to you all! <Balrog Saint> [12/26 @ 19:49] (2/11)

You can use my.... <Golfimbul> [12/26 @ 20:45] (2/3)

I love "Arwen, Super Hero". Thanks! (No Text) <Aunt Dora Baggins> [12/27 @ 0:52] (1/1)

Thank you. :) (No Text) <Golfimbul> [12/27 @ 2:11] (0/0)

Thankyou! (No Text) <Balrog Saint> [12/26 @ 21:10] (0/0)

Um, there are many fan fiction sites. Of <Curious> [12/26 @ 20:10] (2/6)

hey, don't rain on Balrog's parade! (No Text) <cheesecake> [12/26 @ 20:29] (1/4)

I'm not. I just <Curious> [12/26 @ 20:43] (2/3)

Sorry i'm chewing you out today, Curious (see another post below). i still love you! (No Text) <cheesecake> [12/26 @ 23:43] (0/0)
I want others to contribute <Balrog Saint> [12/26 @ 21:07] (1/1)

FYI - <Celandine Brandybuck> [12/27 @ 0:48] (0/0)

I did not think of that (No Text) <Balrog Saint> [12/26 @ 20:21] (0/0)

Dwarfs (or Dwarves) <huskie_aragorn88> [12/26 @ 18:50] (3/4)

On the seven rings <Thondinil> [12/27 @ 14:35] (0/0)
Dwarves are a race apart <PhantomS> [12/27 @ 13:13] (0/0)
Dwarves in Middle-earth <beren_boy> [12/26 @ 19:02] (1/1)

i love the dwarves <NewbWithACause> [12/28 @ 3:27] (0/0)

Istari <radagast_istari> [12/26 @ 18:49] (4/5)

Gandalf was wisest of the Maiar <Valathil> [12/27 @ 18:20] (0/0)
Istari again <Ninquelótë Encuivindil> [12/27 @ 1:22] (0/0)
Istari <Ninquelótë Encuivindil> [12/27 @ 1:03] (0/0)
link <huskie_aragorn88> [12/26 @ 18:56] (1/1)

of the blue wizards <NewbWithACause> [12/28 @ 4:41] (0/0)

Frodo's dreams: Divine or not? <gullygilly> [12/26 @ 18:35] (3/3)

I'm in a "flat-tyre-period" of my life just now <IBo> [12/27 @ 10:33] (0/0)
I like the idea, and I think it is possible <djinnj> [12/27 @ 5:38] (0/0)
The chief purpose of prophecy, <Curious> [12/26 @ 19:09] (0/0)

Eagle Express <Lelin> [12/26 @ 18:31] (4/7)

Reasons Why the Eagles Could Not Destroy the Ring of Doom <RurouniKJS> [12/29 @ 1:38] (1/2)

A very well written "sheesh". (No Text) <PhantomS> [12/29 @ 6:21] (1/1)

anti-sheesh <Lelin> [12/29 @ 19:22] (0/0)

Secrecy is the utmost priority <PhantomS> [12/27 @ 13:27] (1/1)

yep, although I think <djinnj> [12/27 @ 21:03] (0/0)

also <djinnj> [12/27 @ 2:46] (0/0)
it's been asked before, and <cheesecake> [12/26 @ 19:13] (0/0)

Name of Turgon's Sword? <Rohwen> [12/26 @ 14:13] (3/11)

What a great connection! <Aunt Dora Baggins> [12/27 @ 1:05] (0/0)
Glamdring, The Foe-Hammer <BarrowBlade> [12/26 @ 18:21] (0/0)
Yes... <Billboed> [12/26 @ 14:23] (1/8)

whose was Orchrist? (No Text) <cheesecake> [12/26 @ 19:14] (1/7)

answer <KillerofStars> [12/26 @ 20:36] (2/6)

it was more likely to belong to <PhantomS> [12/27 @ 4:37] (0/0)
Not originally. <irpacynot> [12/26 @ 21:10] (1/4)

oops, shouda been more specific <cheesecake> [12/26 @ 23:39] (2/3)

It too was forged in the FA, but I don't think there's anything else said about its origin. (No Text) <irpacynot> [12/27 @ 11:29] (0/0)
Orchrist is Glamdring...I think (No Text) <sleepycollegebakerhobbit> [12/26 @ 23:54] (1/1)

No, Orcrist was the "goblin cleaver" and <Aunt Dora Baggins> [12/27 @ 0:58] (0/0)

Were Legolas, Aragorn, Arwen etc. virgins? <Willow Catkin> [12/26 @ 11:37] (11/39)

oh boy,wait until the moderators find out about this one (No Text) <morgoth´s shadow> [12/30 @ 19:21] (1/1)

that said,here's my opinion on the subject <morgoth´s shadow> [12/30 @ 19:55] (0/0)

Remember, there is this practical issue <IBo> [12/27 @ 10:19] (0/0)
From what I've read <djinnj> [12/27 @ 5:53] (2/4)

Where did you read this? <Kirly> [12/27 @ 16:02] (1/1)

that's my interpretation of it <djinnj> [12/27 @ 21:14] (0/0)

Feänor vs. Gimli <Orm Irian> [12/27 @ 8:41] (1/1)

yup! (No Text) <djinnj> [12/27 @ 9:10] (0/0)

Well, it's something of an exaggeration <erather> [12/26 @ 20:50] (1/1)

Sorry, this belongs after Rohwen's post below. (No Text) <erather> [12/27 @ 1:21] (0/0)

Well... <Celandine Brandybuck> [12/26 @ 19:02] (0/0)
It's Middle-earth <huskie_aragorn88> [12/26 @ 18:42] (0/0)
Applicability <beren_boy> [12/26 @ 18:39] (0/0)
Be sure to come back here next week... <Golfimbul> [12/26 @ 18:11] (0/0)
I think that there was premarital sex <BarrowBlade> [12/26 @ 18:09] (1/4)

Not having premarital relations <Balrog Saint> [12/26 @ 19:27] (1/3)

Other men? (No Text) <beren_boy> [12/26 @ 19:32] (1/2)

I think it was limited to the odd kiss (No Text) <Balrog Saint> [12/26 @ 19:57] (1/1)

Behind the Naxgul-sheds perhaps? ;-) (No Text) <beren_boy> [12/26 @ 20:08] (0/0)

In a word, yes. Tolkien was a devout Roman Catholic, and <Curious> [12/26 @ 13:47] (0/0)
Well, Tolkien was a very religious man <drogo_drogo> [12/26 @ 13:36] (1/18)

In all of Tolkien's writings, <erather> [12/26 @ 13:42] (2/17)

Lust <drogo_drogo> [12/26 @ 23:28] (0/0)
I can't think of any rapes in ME... <Rohwen> [12/26 @ 14:20] (2/15)

I'm probally wrong, but... <missMirkwooood> [12/26 @ 15:44] (2/5)

I think that there was rape just think of <BarrowBlade> [12/26 @ 18:18] (2/3)

what about Celebrian and her capture by the orcs....and the way the Frodo was treated in the tower.... <Manhilien> [12/26 @ 23:55] (1/1)

i think celebrian was <valie_yavanna> [12/27 @ 0:48] (0/0)

Good example.... <Golfimbul> [12/26 @ 18:40] (0/0)

Not explicitly, and I suggest not at all. <Curious> [12/26 @ 15:50] (0/0)

In Unfinished Tales <Curious> [12/26 @ 14:31] (1/8)

Its interesting how times have changed <Willow Catkin> [12/26 @ 17:45] (5/7)

You're not alone. <RurouniKJS> [12/29 @ 1:32] (0/0)
Actually Folks, Tolkien May Have Been A Bit More Lusty Than You Think <13th Warrior> [12/27 @ 4:27] (1/2)

Aragorn and Arwen <Atlas> [12/27 @ 9:47] (1/1)

Where is Dr. Ruth When We Need Her? <13th Warrior> [12/27 @ 13:55] (0/0)

Good for you! <Kirly> [12/26 @ 19:16] (0/0)
There's plenty <Celandine Brandybuck> [12/26 @ 19:04] (0/0)
Yes, well, things change <Curious> [12/26 @ 18:11] (0/0)

Hello all! <Erufaildon> [12/26 @ 10:55] (1/4)

Yes, we all like LotR. <Curious> [12/26 @ 16:15] (1/3)

be nice, Curious! (No Text) <cheesecake> [12/26 @ 19:16] (2/2)

I completely agree, Curious. (No Text) <Pallando-II> [12/30 @ 2:02] (0/0)
Sorry if I sounded curt. <Curious> [12/26 @ 20:29] (0/0)

why did elves make rings of power? (No Text) <missMirkwooood> [12/26 @ 3:53] (2/5)

To create (timeless) wilderness preserves, in a way <drogo_drogo> [12/26 @ 9:17] (0/0)
They were hungry for knowledge <PhantomS> [12/26 @ 6:01] (1/3)

Then, why did the rings lose power once sauron was destroyed?? <missMirkwooood> [12/26 @ 15:51] (2/2)

Even the Elves didn't know <PhantomS> [12/27 @ 4:42] (0/0)
Power <Ein_il_eilph> [12/26 @ 22:05] (0/0)

Christmas question: did Tolkien <melian8> [12/25 @ 10:37] (4/7)

another thing to consider <Luinaelin> [12/29 @ 11:13] (0/0)
Tolkien didn't comment on it, but... <drogo_drogo> [12/26 @ 9:24] (2/3)

March 25 is the Feast of the Annunciation <erather> [12/26 @ 13:45] (1/1)

March 25 was England's New Year up until about 250 years ago (No Text) <cheesecake> [12/26 @ 19:19] (0/0)

thanks - I've never read the letters all the way through <melian8> [12/26 @ 10:42] (0/0)

Significance? <Ein_il_eilph> [12/25 @ 12:19] (0/0)
Many times <gullygilly> [12/25 @ 11:52] (0/0)

The night before Christmas Day <IBo> [12/25 @ 6:55] (6/6)

Wonderful thoughts <Altaira> [12/27 @ 0:34] (0/0)
thanks for the post! (No Text) <drogo_drogo> [12/26 @ 9:26] (0/0)
Great observation, have a wonderful Christmas. (No Text) <Golfimbul> [12/26 @ 2:57] (0/0)
Thank you for a lovely post. <Kimi> [12/26 @ 0:45] (0/0)
Dod jul og godt nytt år! (No Text) <Erufaildon> [12/25 @ 13:17] (0/0)
Kindness to animals <gullygilly> [12/25 @ 11:39] (0/0)

barrow wights <realnapstr> [12/25 @ 1:50] (1/5)

Ghosts. <PhantomS> [12/25 @ 5:40] (2/4)

"wight" <Narf> [12/28 @ 17:40] (0/0)
the hand <realnapstr> [12/25 @ 13:10] (1/2)

well, not that kind of ghost <PhantomS> [12/26 @ 5:55] (1/1)

yep <djinnj> [12/27 @ 6:28] (0/0)

The curse of Isildur? <irpacynot> [12/24 @ 22:59] (1/5)

Oathbreakers <Mr. Camlost> [12/24 @ 23:40] (1/4)

The stone has no power <PhantomS> [12/25 @ 1:28] (1/3)

I see. <irpacynot> [12/25 @ 1:39] (1/2)

Maglor complains to Meadhros <PhantomS> [12/25 @ 5:35] (1/1)

Thanks for the replies, guys. Good fun! (No Text) <irpacynot> [12/25 @ 16:01] (0/0)

Gandalf's thoughts on Bilbo <wjalexander> [12/24 @ 15:01] (2/4)

Evolving stories <Ascarwen> [12/25 @ 19:35] (0/0)
He had an idea <Billboed> [12/24 @ 15:17] (1/2)

Gandalf knew the ring was magic, perhaps one of the 20 (No Text) <BarrowBlade> [12/24 @ 20:29] (1/1)

Yet he could't be sure of it - <Galathien> [12/24 @ 20:46] (0/0)

A great stocking stuffer.. <Verbena> [12/24 @ 12:44] (1/1)

Haven't read it but... <gullygilly> [12/24 @ 14:35] (0/0)

galadriel and celeborn <hills> [12/24 @ 12:25] (2/7)

at that point in the narrative, <PhantomS> [12/24 @ 13:46] (1/3)

yes but... <hills> [12/24 @ 13:57] (1/2)

interbreeding? whoa yeh. <PhantomS> [12/24 @ 22:21] (1/1)

good point (No Text) <hills> [12/24 @ 23:51] (0/0)

Some may know more.. <Frodo24> [12/24 @ 12:41] (1/2)

I may be wrong.. <Verbena> [12/24 @ 12:47] (1/1)

Contradictions <Billboed> [12/24 @ 13:29] (0/0)

unfinished/lost tales <mulderxcoltrane> [12/24 @ 11:50] (1/2)

no <hills> [12/24 @ 12:04] (1/1)

further info <dmsdbo> [12/24 @ 14:37] (0/0)

Is Aragorn related to one of the Nazgul? <donarumo> [12/24 @ 10:59] (3/9)

the line "Kings of Men" <PhantomS> [12/24 @ 13:52] (0/0)
Answer, welcome and some mathoms <gullygilly> [12/24 @ 11:42] (2/3)

does it depend on what you mean by "related"? <nerdanel50> [12/24 @ 15:25] (1/1)

He, he. You're sooooo right. <gullygilly> [12/24 @ 15:59] (0/0)

Thank you!!! (No Text) <donarumo> [12/24 @ 11:48] (0/0)

No. Why would he be? (No Text) <Fisher> [12/24 @ 11:09] (1/3)

Well... <donarumo> [12/24 @ 11:11] (1/2)

ah. I believe <Fisher> [12/24 @ 11:21] (1/1)

Exactly <Ninquelótë Encuivindil> [12/27 @ 13:36] (0/0)

For anyone who's seen RotK < aragwen_menelothiel> [12/24 @ 2:05] (3/8)

no it's not, but <cheesecake> [12/25 @ 2:49] (0/0)
Along the same lines <Arbormir> [12/24 @ 2:40] (1/5)

Continued <Arbormir> [12/24 @ 2:45] (1/4)

... <Heir_of_ Elessar> [12/24 @ 3:42] (2/3)

That's the trailer version. <erather> [12/25 @ 19:38] (1/1)

It's not in the book... <Arbormir> [12/26 @ 1:27] (0/0)

Thanks <Arbormir> [12/24 @ 19:50] (0/0)

No reason to post in 2 different boards but... <Heir_of_ Elessar> [12/24 @ 2:30] (0/0)

Shelob <Heir_of_ Elessar> [12/24 @ 0:52] (3/6)

On Shelob <gullygilly> [12/24 @ 10:55] (1/1)

lol great footer (No Text) <Heir_of_ Elessar> [12/24 @ 16:02] (0/0)

More on gaffers, from the OED. <Atlas> [12/24 @ 4:32] (1/1)

"Gaffer" vs. "Master" <CactusWren> [12/24 @ 6:13] (0/0)

some answers <djinnj> [12/24 @ 1:57] (1/1)

Ahhhh!!!! <Heir_of_ Elessar> [12/24 @ 2:28] (0/0)

Christopher Tolkien's series <mulderxcoltrane> [12/24 @ 0:20] (3/6)

HoME is the unpublished drafts and MSS Tolkien left behind <drogo_drogo> [12/24 @ 1:28] (0/0)
last question <mulderxcoltrane> [12/24 @ 1:09] (1/1)

Careful! <Atlas> [12/24 @ 4:08] (0/0)

more to my question <mulderxcoltrane> [12/24 @ 0:35] (1/2)

Depends. <ety3> [12/24 @ 8:30] (1/1)

More on this... <Ich> [12/25 @ 0:22] (0/0)

reference guide? <mulderxcoltrane> [12/24 @ 0:13] (3/3)

Atlas <Ein_il_eilph> [12/24 @ 14:54] (0/0)
A book. <Atlas> [12/24 @ 4:21] (0/0)
Encyclopedia of Arda, a very good online reference --> (No Text - Link Inside) <drogo_drogo> [12/24 @ 1:10] (0/0)

Beowulf, Monsters & Critics? <Rohwen> [12/23 @ 23:23] (2/2)

JRR Tolkien's translation <Verbena> [12/24 @ 12:31] (0/0)
Tolkien's Beowulf translation is coming out <drogo_drogo> [12/24 @ 1:09] (0/0)

Entwife Sighting in FOTR? <cmmc00> [12/23 @ 1:53] (5/17)

it's a nice thought... <merrypippin9> [12/24 @ 11:57] (0/0)
Welcome! <Altaira> [12/23 @ 12:42] (2/2)

I think it was Peter S Beagle ... <CactusWren> [12/24 @ 3:10] (0/0)
Much obliged <cmmc00> [12/23 @ 21:27] (0/0)

I disagree with most and say <cjb92> [12/23 @ 11:29] (1/2)

I was all set to agree with you but <Kirly> [12/24 @ 2:05] (1/1)

ignore that! <cjb92> [12/24 @ 5:37] (0/0)

Probably an Ent or Huron <drogo_drogo> [12/23 @ 8:22] (2/7)

Follow-up, it's an elm <drogo_drogo> [12/23 @ 13:01] (0/0)
pssst Huorn..it is spelled huorn :-) (No Text) <hatster> [12/23 @ 8:26] (2/5)

Gee. I'm not the only one that makes that mistake ;) (No Text) <gullygilly> [12/23 @ 12:54] (0/0)
Hurons are the Huorns from Lake Huron.. a subspecies! (No Text) <drogo_drogo> [12/23 @ 8:36] (2/3)

Gosh, and all this time <erather> [12/23 @ 21:26] (0/0)
tee hee.... I still fight my urge to spell dwarves, "drawves" (sigh) (No Text) <hatster> [12/23 @ 8:46] (1/1)

I always type www.theonering.ent ... "the slooowest site on 'net" (No Text) <drogo_drogo> [12/23 @ 8:49] (0/0)

i like to think that it was, but <cheesecake> [12/23 @ 3:13] (1/1)

Quite so... <Smokering> [12/23 @ 6:08] (0/0)

Pippin and the Fellowship <atheist> [12/22 @ 23:17] (4/9)

the pebble and butterfly effect <drogo_drogo> [12/23 @ 1:35] (2/2)

Yes, all true and good point <gullygilly> [12/24 @ 10:47] (0/0)
At this point <CactusWren> [12/24 @ 3:19] (0/0)

but so would have.. <trotter24> [12/23 @ 0:10] (1/2)

My thoughts exactly <Altaira> [12/23 @ 12:46] (1/1)

don't forget Fangorn <RurouniKJS> [12/24 @ 2:51] (0/0)

don't throw blame <cheesecake> [12/22 @ 23:51] (1/1)

I like to say "Don't be a BlameThrower" (No Text) <Kirly> [12/24 @ 2:08] (0/0)

Don't want to blame the bad guys? <Matthew/Ugluk> [12/22 @ 23:38] (0/0)

What do u suggest <Rahir the Ranger> [12/22 @ 23:11] (2/5)

Unfinished Tales <Altaira> [12/23 @ 12:51] (0/0)
hmmm <cheesecake> [12/22 @ 23:59] (1/3)

Where do you get these books? <Heir_of_ Elessar> [12/24 @ 0:47] (2/2)

Amazon's got 'em. <Atlas> [12/24 @ 7:50] (0/0)
well <teth> [12/24 @ 6:16] (0/0)

On an errand <Balrog Saint> [12/22 @ 21:19] (2/2)

It's likely that <PhantomS> [12/24 @ 8:05] (0/0)
No real specifics. <ety3> [12/22 @ 23:05] (0/0)

Appendix A I iv: Way Belated Summary of Sorts <drogo_drogo> [12/22 @ 18:52] (10/13)

Thanks and psst <Ascarwen> [12/25 @ 19:41] (0/0)
Thank you! And thanks for understanding <Curious> [12/23 @ 15:16] (0/0)
Thanks, drogo_drogo! <Takeo> [12/23 @ 12:41] (1/3)

psssst, Takeo, <Arquen> [12/24 @ 1:20] (1/2)

Good question... <Takeo> [12/24 @ 11:58] (1/1)

OK..Done. <Arquen> [12/24 @ 13:37] (0/0)

*applause* <Altaira> [12/23 @ 12:21] (0/0)
Thanks. Happy hobbitish holidays to you too. :) (No Text) <Golfimbul> [12/23 @ 4:47] (0/0)
mahalo nui loa <Daughter of Nienna> [12/23 @ 2:53] (0/0)
Thank you for an heroic effort <Kimi> [12/22 @ 23:47] (0/0)
Thank you drogo drogo! (No Text) <nerdanel50> [12/22 @ 21:49] (0/0)
Thanks D_D for sticking with it this week <gullygilly> [12/22 @ 21:00] (0/0)
Thanks, d_d, <Arquen> [12/22 @ 20:46] (0/0)

Feminism in Tolkien (small ROTK spoliers) <Frodo24> [12/22 @ 17:29] (5/10)

I doubt it was feminist.. <PhantomS> [12/24 @ 14:01] (0/0)
There is no glory in becoming a man in order to be equal with him. <Meira> [12/23 @ 6:39] (0/0)
Good to see you here! And.... <notlost> [12/22 @ 19:14] (0/0)
Welcome! First, no need for spoiler <Curious> [12/22 @ 17:55] (1/5)

Also, Éowyn is one of the <Aragorn_Elessar> [12/22 @ 18:00] (1/4)

Eowyn and Faramir are, <Curious> [12/22 @ 18:10] (2/3)

Personally, I've always wondered if Tolkien gave Eowyn an extra-detailed romance <Cressida> [12/23 @ 1:24] (1/1)

Ha! I heard somewhere, <Ascarwen> [12/25 @ 19:44] (0/0)

As it should be...;-) (No Text) <notlost> [12/22 @ 19:17] (0/0)

sorry for spelling her name so horribly wrong <Frodo24> [12/22 @ 17:41] (0/0)

Question about the Annotated Hobbit <Stephanie> [12/22 @ 10:55] (1/2)

Many Wonderful Things! <Ostadan> [12/22 @ 11:28] (1/1)

Okay, thanks. I just ordered it <Stephanie> [12/22 @ 23:05] (0/0)

Location location location <Balrog Saint> [12/22 @ 7:08] (3/3)

I would... <Tar-Telperien> [12/22 @ 18:52] (0/0)
Hmm.. <Lady Izara> [12/22 @ 16:16] (0/0)
I'd live <spencer> [12/22 @ 15:59] (0/0)

Two Towers passage <irish_eyes > [12/22 @ 6:24] (1/2)

When you get your books... <Atlas> [12/22 @ 7:07] (1/1)

Thank you <irish_eyes > [12/23 @ 5:49] (0/0)

In one word, hooked <Haon> [12/21 @ 21:42] (3/4)

It is an excellent book... <Seillib> [12/23 @ 10:40] (0/0)
I couldn't read it as a kid <djinnj> [12/22 @ 4:05] (0/0)
I have read it <Thingolien Edhelwen> [12/22 @ 2:19] (1/1)

I have read it <HumanHobbit1> [12/22 @ 20:45] (0/0)

Frodo Leaving Middle Earth <ash nazg01> [12/21 @ 16:04] (6/14)

He goes there for peace and healing <gullygilly> [12/22 @ 21:06] (1/2)

ah but Tolkien would have seen the gift of Eru <hatster> [12/23 @ 8:44] (1/1)

Beautiful points. But isn't it an <gullygilly> [12/23 @ 13:08] (0/0)

It is *like* a death <hatster> [12/22 @ 20:39] (0/0)
Check this article out.... <notlost> [12/22 @ 19:21] (0/0)
No, I don't think it's like that <Randraug> [12/22 @ 17:33] (1/1)

But it is still a great loss even for the Elves <hatster> [12/23 @ 8:25] (0/0)

Hardly - <Celandine Brandybuck> [12/21 @ 16:47] (0/0)
no it's not like death. i've said this before <cheesecake> [12/21 @ 16:18] (3/5)

NOT a suicide even like death. He was given permission <hatster> [12/22 @ 20:41] (0/0)
hello? <arafinwe> [12/21 @ 23:04] (1/2)

That wasn't suicide. <erather> [12/23 @ 21:42] (1/1)

I took the point made to mean <hatster> [12/24 @ 10:32] (0/0)

I know <ash nazg01> [12/21 @ 17:05] (0/0)

An opinion question: What is the role of Denethor? <Pukel-man> [12/21 @ 15:08] (10/40)

he's daddy <huskie_aragorn88> [12/22 @ 21:36] (0/0)
Reason For Disapointment <Ein_il_eilph> [12/22 @ 21:04] (0/0)
In part, he's there to be human. <notlost> [12/22 @ 19:26] (0/0)
Denethor and his realm <Tar-Telperien> [12/22 @ 19:09] (0/0)
So, if the room will forgive a slightly OT survey question: <Pukel-man> [12/22 @ 1:57] (14/22)

Only in some ways. <Celandine Brandybuck> [12/23 @ 14:03] (0/0)
Thanks, Pukel-man <Takeo> [12/23 @ 12:51] (0/0)
If he does... <notlost> [12/22 @ 19:33] (0/0)
No, because... <Tar-Telperien> [12/22 @ 18:57] (0/0)
Yes and no. Not as a foil, <Curious> [12/22 @ 17:35] (1/5)

I still feel Denethor is a foil in the film <gullygilly> [12/22 @ 17:56] (1/4)

There must be <Curious> [12/22 @ 18:02] (1/3)

They both are rulers. <gullygilly> [12/22 @ 18:27] (1/2)

The palantir <Curious> [12/22 @ 21:07] (1/1)

Me too. <gullygilly> [12/22 @ 21:09] (0/0)

No, because of the way Gandalf reacts to him <Fisher> [12/22 @ 17:07] (1/2)

If I were the investigating officer I'd be suspicious. <Pukel-man> [12/23 @ 21:29] (1/1)

It was worse in the book, <erather> [12/23 @ 22:01] (0/0)

I think not as well <Wynnie> [12/22 @ 16:34] (0/0)
Movie Denethor is like a temporary crown <nerdanel50> [12/22 @ 14:16] (0/0)
Mostly... <Morwen> [12/22 @ 9:53] (0/0)
Yes. (No Text) <gullygilly> [12/22 @ 9:22] (0/0)
Yes <Eledhwen> [12/22 @ 4:25] (0/0)
No..... <Golfimbul> [12/22 @ 3:14] (1/1)

exactly! (No Text) <djinnj> [12/22 @ 4:06] (0/0)

No, because his <Merryk> [12/22 @ 3:12] (0/0)
Yes, for my part. <Kimi> [12/22 @ 2:09] (0/0)

In addition to the comments below, Denethor <Curious> [12/22 @ 0:45] (0/0)
I agree with you <gullygilly> [12/21 @ 17:13] (1/3)

Maybe this is why... <Dame Ioreth > [12/22 @ 14:26] (2/2)

"Like the heathen kings of old" <Smallbottle> [12/22 @ 21:01] (0/0)
You're right <gullygilly> [12/22 @ 17:48] (0/0)

Denethor is the characte that gives in to pride and despair. <Morwen> [12/21 @ 17:02] (0/0)
Hm. <Celandine Brandybuck> [12/21 @ 16:43] (1/5)

He is also a foil to Theoden, who has <Curious> [12/22 @ 0:42] (4/4)

Perhaps a simple answer.. <Darkstone> [12/23 @ 18:58] (0/0)
Their attitudes towards the "doom/gift of men" defined them <hartk> [12/22 @ 14:42] (0/0)
Denethor shows that <PhantomS> [12/22 @ 12:45] (0/0)
Perhaps he is also meant to be <Takeo> [12/22 @ 7:02] (0/0)

I see him in relation to others. <Kimi> [12/21 @ 16:36] (0/0)

FOTR Book question <lotrfanmpls26> [12/21 @ 12:10] (3/3)

You never find out <PhantomS> [12/22 @ 4:44] (0/0)
Thanks Beren Boy and I guess neither blond nor brown for sure <lotrfanmpls26> [12/21 @ 21:26] (0/0)
The dreams <beren_boy> [12/21 @ 12:34] (0/0)

what is the difference between Druedain and Dunedain? (No Text) <Bboy486> [12/21 @ 9:47] (2/2)

They are both Edain <PhantomS> [12/21 @ 22:20] (0/0)
The difference is... <beren_boy> [12/21 @ 10:31] (0/0)

Somthing occured to be when watching the movie of ROTK <Balrog Saint> [12/21 @ 7:57] (1/4)

Well... <RangerOfFinland> [12/21 @ 9:18] (2/3)

Well said, Ranger (No Text) <Thingolien Edhelwen> [12/22 @ 2:24] (1/1)

Whoa, you nailed that one Ranger (No Text) <Bard_the_Bowman> [12/22 @ 17:57] (0/0)

Ranger is dead on (No Text) <ArcherOfHarad> [12/21 @ 12:29] (0/0)

LOTR and Public domain <isuldir's bane> [12/21 @ 4:12] (2/2)

LOTR and copyright <Atlas> [12/22 @ 2:54] (0/0)
LOTR it belongs to everyone <deebee> [12/22 @ 1:31] (0/0)

Where Elves come from <gmen> [12/21 @ 3:46] (2/2)

me thinks... <The_Last_Avari> [12/21 @ 12:05] (0/0)
The word elf is germanic <Dryhten> [12/21 @ 9:01] (0/0)

Tolkien's father <kodax> [12/21 @ 3:37] (1/4)

Tolkiens Father ... <the Necromancer> [12/21 @ 4:00] (1/3)

Actually... <CAhobbit> [12/21 @ 4:17] (1/2)

Your right ... after some exploration .. <the Necromancer> [12/21 @ 6:37] (1/1)

Tolkiens mother ... <the Necromancer> [12/22 @ 2:27] (0/0)

After <valie_yavanna> [12/21 @ 2:32] (3/6)

Thranduil <Dain II Ironfoot> [12/23 @ 12:35] (1/1)

Most probably,yes. <PhantomS> [12/23 @ 13:28] (0/0)

Quite a lot happenned <PhantomS> [12/22 @ 14:55] (0/0)
Post-War of the Ring <ety3> [12/21 @ 2:51] (2/2)

yep. Also <djinnj> [12/22 @ 4:15] (0/0)
Couldn't have said it better myself, Yavanna (No Text) <Thingolien Edhelwen> [12/22 @ 2:28] (0/0)

About the Eagles <ash nazg01> [12/21 @ 1:02] (1/2)

The Great Eagles; A Question <ety3> [12/21 @ 2:37] (1/1)

both are part of the Song <PhantomS> [12/21 @ 3:45] (0/0)

Ringwraiths <ElfArcher> [12/21 @ 0:48] (2/4)

not necessarily <PhantomS> [12/21 @ 4:26] (0/0)
probably <valie_yavanna> [12/21 @ 2:21] (1/2)

yup nothing is evil in the beginning (No Text) <arafinwe> [12/21 @ 19:39] (1/1)

you are certainly not born evil-but you can start an evil career. (No Text) <PhantomS> [12/21 @ 22:21] (0/0)

Sam goes West <brighteyes> [12/20 @ 17:10] (4/6)

yes <TheElvishHobbit__> [12/22 @ 4:32] (0/0)
We actually don't know <thoril> [12/21 @ 11:15] (1/1)

well, i take it as a fact. <cheesecake> [12/21 @ 16:27] (0/0)

In the Tale of Years, right at the End <PhantomS> [12/20 @ 23:06] (0/0)
Yes, it is in the appendices...*mini-spoiler* <Narsil Anduril> [12/20 @ 17:21] (1/1)

But.,.. <Primrose_Gamgee> [12/26 @ 7:43] (0/0)

Gwaihir The Eagle <ArcherOfHarad> [12/20 @ 14:22] (2/4)

Someone sticky this topic.... <PhantomS> [12/23 @ 11:05] (0/0)
I was thinking the same thing <Rahir the Ranger> [12/20 @ 15:21] (1/2)

it wouldn't be safe to try... <cheesecake> [12/20 @ 22:44] (1/1)

Yes <djinnj> [12/22 @ 4:22] (0/0)

Tolkien's Letters: Still in print? (No Text) <RurouniKJS> [12/20 @ 11:26] (3/3)

Just Got It <Melilot Brandybuck> [12/21 @ 3:52] (0/0)
Sure <Morwen> [12/20 @ 17:53] (0/0)
i saw a lovely trade paperback edition at borders <mundungus> [12/20 @ 12:02] (0/0)

Intriguing website on lotr and catholicism <Demosthenes> [12/20 @ 6:13] (4/6)

Thanks for the link! (No Text) <Curious> [12/21 @ 3:10] (0/0)
Good Read ... 20 pages ... made it! Thanks. (No Text) <the Necromancer> [12/20 @ 23:05] (1/1)

20 pages? you can't be serious (No Text) <valie_yavanna> [12/21 @ 2:27] (0/0)

pretty good link <BarrowBlade> [12/20 @ 13:21] (1/1)

I agree .... <the Necromancer> [12/21 @ 6:09] (0/0)

Thanks <Golfimbul> [12/20 @ 11:50] (0/0)

death is a gift? <brighteyes> [12/19 @ 21:16] (6/7)

Very beautiful <Lady Izara> [12/22 @ 16:41] (0/0)
"Now therefore, I will sleep." <Morwen> [12/20 @ 20:47] (1/1)

Release from Bondage <Ostadan> [12/22 @ 11:48] (0/0)

Conversations about this <PhantomS> [12/20 @ 3:17] (0/0)
who really dies? <bigidiot> [12/19 @ 22:23] (0/0)
Death is a Gift <Thingolien Edhelwen> [12/19 @ 21:35] (0/0)
Perspective of the Elves <drogo_drogo> [12/19 @ 21:35] (0/0)

Grey havens and White ships <Baranduin> [12/19 @ 18:49] (1/9)

no. <cheesecake> [12/19 @ 19:54] (1/8)

Although <beren_boy> [12/19 @ 20:34] (2/7)

that's true (No Text) <cheesecake> [12/20 @ 22:48] (0/0)
dealing with loss <brighteyes> [12/19 @ 21:06] (3/5)

Frodo's passing (book spoiler) <Celebrial> [12/20 @ 7:48] (0/0)
Sam is freed in a way by Frodo's passing. <erather> [12/19 @ 22:34] (0/0)
Well... <CAhobbit> [12/19 @ 21:37] (1/2)

Question: <Scondren> [12/20 @ 15:04] (1/1)

Hobbits are a kind of Man <djinnj> [12/22 @ 3:43] (0/0)

New book about LOTR <spencer> [12/19 @ 14:17] (4/5)

Yes <Tar-Telperien> [12/22 @ 19:27] (0/0)
I was rather curious because <spencer> [12/20 @ 15:57] (0/0)
The even have _History of Middle-earth for Dummies_ out now <drogo_drogo> [12/19 @ 22:10] (1/1)

Yes- I work in a bookstore, and have tried talking people out of buying that! (No Text) <djdeathskiss> [12/20 @ 10:57] (0/0)

I have seen it <Baranduin> [12/19 @ 18:33] (0/0)

Blue Wizards <ElfArcher> [12/19 @ 11:16] (3/3)

They were sent by Orome <Baranduin> [12/19 @ 18:45] (0/0)
It is written... <BarrowBlade> [12/19 @ 12:18] (0/0)
Here's a map file for you <ety3> [12/19 @ 11:44] (0/0)

future of middle earth <jcb231jcb231> [12/19 @ 6:30] (6/8)

honestly... <The_Last_Avari> [12/21 @ 13:37] (0/0)
after the elves and their magic leave at the end of the third age <mundungus> [12/20 @ 12:08] (0/0)
I think...... <isuldir's bane> [12/20 @ 3:09] (0/0)
This "is" Middle-earth <drogo_drogo> [12/19 @ 22:03] (0/0)
The conceit of the story is <Atlas> [12/19 @ 7:37] (0/0)
What happens <thoril> [12/19 @ 7:15] (1/2)

would be interesting <jcb231jcb231> [12/19 @ 13:40] (1/1)

A map <thoril> [12/21 @ 11:26] (0/0)

sorta movie and book question <jcb231jcb231> [12/19 @ 6:27] (4/8)

I hope to see it happen in my lifetime, and <Curious> [12/21 @ 3:36] (2/2)

Hobbit may happen... <aragonvaar> [12/23 @ 14:30] (0/0)
Filming the Silmarillion <Melilot Brandybuck> [12/21 @ 3:50] (0/0)

I'm not sure if the other books would translate as well on screen... <djdeathskiss> [12/20 @ 11:01] (0/0)
As Far as i know CRRT owns the rights and dosnt want them made. (No Text) <BarrowBlade> [12/19 @ 12:38] (0/0)
Probably not. <Atlas> [12/19 @ 7:24] (1/2)

hobbit <jcb231jcb231> [12/19 @ 13:43] (1/1)

i don't think CT has the rights... <cheesecake> [12/21 @ 0:12] (0/0)

dumb question <jcb231jcb231> [12/19 @ 6:20] (2/7)

Mitt Gart <Temujin> [12/20 @ 23:22] (0/0)
I think... <Gil-Galad's general> [12/19 @ 8:56] (1/5)

Not really. <ety3> [12/19 @ 12:02] (1/4)

so.... <jcb231jcb231> [12/19 @ 13:41] (1/3)

Not the Elves <PhantomS> [12/20 @ 3:23] (1/2)

I got a different impression <Ich> [12/21 @ 15:41] (1/1)

That map is conjectural. (No Text) <PhantomS> [12/22 @ 4:46] (0/0)

Question for ya <Rahir the Ranger> [12/19 @ 1:14] (3/4)

dwarves rings vs. the Nine Rings of Men <chum> [12/19 @ 8:45] (0/0)
Dwarves serve nobody <PhantomS> [12/19 @ 6:16] (0/0)
Well in the Silmarillion or somthing it says... <BarrowBlade> [12/19 @ 1:31] (1/1)

This topic is coming up <Golfimbul> [12/19 @ 3:56] (0/0)

The Hobbit sign-up thread will be postponed until Jan 6th <Altaira> [12/18 @ 22:09] (7/12)

Good idea <drogo_drogo> [12/19 @ 22:15] (0/0)
Merry Christmas, Altaira ! (No Text) <WhiteLadyEowyn> [12/19 @ 18:31] (0/0)
Happy Holidays Altaira! (No Text) <nerdanel50> [12/19 @ 13:58] (0/0)
A good tasting news from me to all of you who <Rosie66> [12/19 @ 13:35] (4/4)

How about Sam or Rose? (No Text) <Arquen> [12/20 @ 14:29] (0/0)
So happy for you! <Kimi> [12/20 @ 3:02] (0/0)
Congratulations, Rosie 66 <Altaira> [12/19 @ 14:12] (0/0)
Welcome back and congratulations! <nerdanel50> [12/19 @ 13:57] (0/0)

Happy Holidays and <gullygilly> [12/19 @ 10:28] (0/0)
have a very merry and a happy, Altaira! (No Text) <hatster> [12/19 @ 9:06] (0/0)
sorry what do u mean <Rahir the Ranger> [12/19 @ 1:18] (1/1)

There is an ongoing chapter discussion <Atlas> [12/19 @ 5:54] (0/0)

The Ring's Importance <ElfArcher> [12/18 @ 20:45] (4/7)

Oh please.... <PhantomS> [12/21 @ 4:33] (0/0)
Radagast <thoril> [12/19 @ 7:31] (1/1)

He might have fought Sauron in his own way <Temujin> [12/19 @ 17:52] (0/0)

Explanations. <Scondren> [12/18 @ 21:58] (0/0)
Ummm... <ElvishJedi> [12/18 @ 21:09] (1/2)

only two wizards ent to eas - the blue wizards <Fingofin> [12/18 @ 21:18] (1/1)

right, duh, - momentary brain lapse ; ) (No Text) <ElvishJedi> [12/19 @ 16:13] (0/0)

Sauron's Death (Mini-Spoiler) <ElvishJedi> [12/18 @ 19:25] (3/8)

maia <Bard_the_Bowman> [12/22 @ 18:13] (0/0)
personally speaking... <The_Last_Avari> [12/19 @ 18:19] (1/1)

Glad it ended like it did <Thingolien Edhelwen> [12/19 @ 21:44] (0/0)

Sauron <Finrod Felagund 5> [12/18 @ 19:33] (2/4)

It kinda begs the question is Maiar CAN die. <Temujin> [12/19 @ 17:58] (0/0)
Thanks! (No Text) <ElvishJedi> [12/18 @ 20:45] (1/2)

I agree with Finrod <Thingolien Edhelwen> [12/19 @ 21:55] (1/1)

I'll be back <kodax> [12/20 @ 1:31] (0/0)

Appendix A I iv: Gondor Surrenders! <drogo_drogo> [12/18 @ 18:41] (3/5)

Is Thorongil necessary? <Arquen> [12/21 @ 0:48] (0/0)
Missing persons report. <PhantomS> [12/19 @ 6:20] (0/0)
Sorry about my sparse participation, of <Curious> [12/18 @ 22:26] (1/2)

Thanks, no worries... <drogo_drogo> [12/18 @ 23:41] (1/1)

psst, dd... <notlost> [12/20 @ 2:09] (0/0)

Appendix A I iv #13: Boromir and Faramir and a Movie Question (yes, a shameless lure! :-) <drogo_drogo> [12/18 @ 18:31] (7/12)

My thoughts <Altaira> [12/21 @ 13:34] (0/0)
Denethor <Dame Ioreth > [12/19 @ 10:46] (1/1)

He caved quickly? <Cressida> [12/21 @ 10:34] (0/0)

*takes lure* <Menelwyn> [12/19 @ 10:31] (0/0)
Answers <kodax> [12/19 @ 5:47] (0/0)
a shameless answer <gullygilly> [12/19 @ 5:42] (0/0)
My Two Sons <nerdanel50> [12/19 @ 0:06] (2/4)

Cherry tomatoes <Orm Irian> [12/19 @ 5:17] (0/0)
I will stand with this answer regarding Denethor. <Daughter of Nienna> [12/19 @ 4:05] (1/2)

I liked it when (Mini-Spoiler - ROTK movie) <Golfimbul> [12/19 @ 4:12] (1/1)

at that moment <Laitaine> [12/19 @ 23:48] (0/0)

"caring little for love"? <Golfimbul> [12/18 @ 23:55] (0/0)

Appendix A I iv #12: Denethor and the Palantír <drogo_drogo> [12/18 @ 18:26] (4/4)

Desperation <Altaira> [12/21 @ 13:42] (0/0)
denethor and the palantir <chum> [12/19 @ 9:05] (0/0)
Path of despair <Daughter of Nienna> [12/19 @ 3:31] (0/0)
A little knowledge is a dangerous thing <nerdanel50> [12/19 @ 0:22] (0/0)

Appendix A I iv #11: The Many Loves of Denethor <drogo_drogo> [12/18 @ 18:24] (3/3)

Denethor fascinates me. <Cressida> [12/21 @ 11:39] (0/0)
To have and have not <Arquen> [12/20 @ 14:26] (0/0)
We're told that Faramir <Kimi> [12/19 @ 2:13] (0/0)

Elvish script <Eámanë Arcamenel> [12/18 @ 15:25] (6/8)

Intro in Green Books (nobody ever finds this stuff - sniff!) (No Text - Link Inside) <Ostadan> [12/22 @ 11:51] (0/0)
I'm sort of familiar... <Anduril's Flame> [12/20 @ 17:45] (0/0)
the best way is the way I learned-- straight from the LotR Appendixes (No Text) <Eventides> [12/18 @ 22:09] (0/0)
Ardalambion.com is how I learned (No Text) <BrambleroseBrandybuck> [12/18 @ 18:07] (0/0)
Try "elvish.org" (No Text) <ety3> [12/18 @ 17:24] (1/1)

I agree <Amrun_Elen> [12/20 @ 16:02] (0/0)

Google is your friend. (No Text) <Arquen> [12/18 @ 15:35] (1/1)

But Be Careful! <Ostadan> [12/22 @ 11:53] (0/0)

Appendix A I iv: Here Comes Thorongil <drogo_drogo> [12/18 @ 9:43] (7/7)

When I first read the book... <Cressida> [12/21 @ 11:46] (0/0)
Menelwyn, please repost. <RurouniKJS> [12/19 @ 16:50] (0/0)
Have Sword, Will Travel <Atlas> [12/19 @ 7:11] (0/0)
I wonder if Aragorn confided <Kimi> [12/19 @ 1:16] (0/0)
on the first question (and briefly the others) <Menelwyn> [12/18 @ 20:00] (1/1)
My thoughts <Entmaiden> [12/18 @ 14:24] (0/0)
Thorongil, sword for hire. <PhantomS> [12/18 @ 10:03] (0/0)

Appendix A I iv #9: The House of the Stewards <drogo_drogo> [12/18 @ 9:37] (4/6)

About the White Tree dying <Cressida> [12/21 @ 11:57] (0/0)
Tolkien disliked allegories... <Golfimbul> [12/19 @ 3:51] (0/0)
Steward or King? <Entmaiden> [12/18 @ 14:34] (1/2)

Steward or King? <atheist> [12/22 @ 23:35] (1/1)

That's a dangerous philosophy. <Atlas> [12/23 @ 6:44] (0/0)

A gingerbread house <PhantomS> [12/18 @ 10:11] (0/0)

Orc and Elves <Gil-Galad's general> [12/17 @ 23:33] (1/1)

Read the Sil <Tomsk> [12/18 @ 8:31] (0/0)

sauron <jcb231jcb231> [12/17 @ 19:55] (3/5)

yeah <JamesWalmack> [12/19 @ 16:29] (0/0)
The creation of the world <Finrod Felagund 5> [12/18 @ 2:05] (1/1)

let's not forget <asimperson> [12/18 @ 7:16] (0/0)

This is hard to explain... <Tar-Telperien> [12/17 @ 20:40] (1/1)

thanks <jcb231jcb231> [12/19 @ 6:13] (0/0)

dwarves <jcb231jcb231> [12/17 @ 19:40] (4/11)

The Dwarves were beseiged by Easterlings <hartk> [12/22 @ 16:41] (0/0)
Dwarves <ElfArcher> [12/18 @ 19:52] (1/1)

Correction <PhantomS> [12/19 @ 6:25] (0/0)

The Dwarves were busy <PhantomS> [12/18 @ 4:59] (0/0)
i think the dwarves were away fighting <Fingofin> [12/17 @ 20:22] (2/6)

the rings and the war <Gil-Galad's general> [12/17 @ 23:53] (2/2)

You misjudge a lot of people <PhantomS> [12/20 @ 10:18] (0/0)
Couple of corrections <RurouniKJS> [12/18 @ 12:33] (0/0)

Rings Of Power <Currupt Istari> [12/17 @ 22:33] (1/2)

No, only a couple were consumed by dragons. <ety3> [12/18 @ 10:24] (1/1)

4 out of 7 is considered to be "most". (No Text) <PhantomS> [12/20 @ 9:57] (0/0)

May I post a translation request here? <Serai> [12/17 @ 16:33] (2/6)

Thanks very much! :) <Serai> [12/20 @ 5:42] (0/0)
Mani naa ta e amin ? (No Text) <Arquen> [12/17 @ 17:19] (1/4)

That looks like "Grelvish"... <BrambleroseBrandybuck> [12/18 @ 18:25] (2/3)

Oh, my goodness... <Arquen> [12/18 @ 20:27] (1/1)

that's ok. <BrambleroseBrandybuck> [12/18 @ 21:11] (0/0)

No, it's Lalvish <Arquen> [12/18 @ 19:35] (0/0)

Looking for quotes <Eámanë Arcamenel> [12/17 @ 15:56] (2/3)

It's a bit long... <Atlas> [12/18 @ 5:02] (0/0)
poetry...quotes... <frothi> [12/17 @ 16:26] (1/1)

Thnx both of you! <Eámanë Arcamenel> [12/18 @ 15:18] (0/0)

Appendix A I iv #8: The Disappearance of the King <drogo_drogo> [12/17 @ 10:57] (3/5)

The line had failed <randomnickname> [12/19 @ 17:40] (1/1)

If there were still a King of Gondor <PhantomS> [12/20 @ 12:22] (0/0)

A good leader <gullygilly> [12/18 @ 6:45] (0/0)
Good Old Earnur <PhantomS> [12/17 @ 17:53] (1/1)

Aagh! the one place I expected not to find a movie spoiler... (No Text) <RurouniKJS> [12/17 @ 18:42] (0/0)

orks <Cazza> [12/17 @ 10:50] (1/4)

well.. orcs** <ash nazg01> [12/17 @ 22:09] (1/3)

Female orcs <JamesWalmack> [12/19 @ 16:32] (1/2)

hit the nail on the head <PhantomS> [12/21 @ 4:36] (1/1)

lol <Bard_the_Bowman> [12/22 @ 18:16] (0/0)

Appendix A I iv: Glorfindel's Prediction <drogo_drogo> [12/17 @ 10:24] (2/4)

Prediction is always dangerous, especially about the future. <Arquen> [12/17 @ 18:28] (1/1)

I must agree it's not revenge that's the problem... <gullygilly> [12/18 @ 6:51] (0/0)

not by the hand of man...why not his foot? <PhantomS> [12/17 @ 18:20] (1/1)

Re: Macbeth's death <RurouniKJS> [12/18 @ 10:22] (0/0)

Appendix A I iv #6: Arvedui and Malbeth’s Prediction <drogo_drogo> [12/17 @ 10:13] (2/3)

#5 <gullygilly> [12/18 @ 6:53] (0/0)
The steward did it. <Arquen> [12/18 @ 1:57] (1/1)

#3 <PhantomS> [12/18 @ 5:06] (0/0)

Ahh..the reading room! At last..some breathing space.... (No Text) <Sylvester> [12/17 @ 7:46] (1/3)

Please do not... <Silverlode> [12/17 @ 8:10] (2/2)

<squlechhh!> sound of Sylvester under Mumakil hoof (No Text) <squire> [12/19 @ 17:34] (0/0)
(Withdraws silently) (No Text) <Sylvester> [12/17 @ 8:33] (0/0)

Paths of Dead <ElfArcher> [12/16 @ 20:45] (2/4)

The Dead <PhantomS> [12/16 @ 23:04] (1/2)

Local men of the mountains?? <Tomsk> [12/18 @ 9:11] (1/1)

Neither <PhantomS> [12/20 @ 10:07] (0/0)

if i remember correctly(ages since read it) <Fingofin> [12/16 @ 22:34] (0/0)

Lorien Defending <ElfArcher> [12/16 @ 20:42] (4/6)

Definetly Dol Guldur <JamesWalmack> [12/19 @ 16:24] (1/1)

He had his own problems <PhantomS> [12/20 @ 12:08] (0/0)

I believe it was Dol Guldur <Yncanes> [12/17 @ 3:58] (0/0)
The forces of Sauron. <Nimrodel > [12/16 @ 23:37] (1/1)

lol love the quote (No Text) <Fingofin> [12/16 @ 23:55] (0/0)

Orcs,likely <PhantomS> [12/16 @ 22:58] (0/0)

Orcs Success In Battle <ArcherOfHarad> [12/16 @ 20:38] (1/3)

Main weaknesses <Olorin_TLA> [12/16 @ 20:43] (1/2)

Orcs <kodax> [12/16 @ 22:59] (1/1)

Good technology, but not very artistic <Matthew/Ugluk> [12/16 @ 23:27] (0/0)

Tolkien the Jacobite? <Curious> [12/16 @ 19:24] (2/23)

I think not. <Kimi> [12/16 @ 22:30] (1/8)

Maybe. But the Stewards <Curious> [12/16 @ 22:36] (1/7)

*Is puzzled* <Kimi> [12/16 @ 23:20] (2/6)

Oh sure. Remember Avallone <Curious> [12/16 @ 23:48] (1/1)

Okay, I think I see <Kimi> [12/17 @ 0:03] (0/0)

I think Tolkien went more by blood than religion... <Nimrodel > [12/16 @ 23:43] (1/3)

King Harold <Alveric> [12/17 @ 10:26] (2/2)

Just to be awkward.... <Ceorl> [12/17 @ 18:05] (0/0)
Ah! But James II <Curious> [12/17 @ 12:20] (0/0)

Are you basing this entirely <Ataahua> [12/16 @ 19:35] (1/13)

No. <Curious> [12/16 @ 19:45] (1/12)

But not one <Ataahua> [12/16 @ 19:50] (1/11)

Ok then. <Curious> [12/16 @ 20:32] (2/10)

So he must have loved Kennedy ;) (No Text) <gullygilly> [12/16 @ 21:54] (1/2)

Don't laugh! <Curious> [12/16 @ 22:04] (1/1)

Yes, and the Pope <gullygilly> [12/16 @ 22:18] (0/0)

Tolkien the Jacobite -- <DJStahl> [12/16 @ 21:27] (1/6)

Uh, I never <Curious> [12/16 @ 21:40] (2/5)

A vile slur! Everyone Englishman knows that Northerners are closer to orcs than Londoners! lol (No Text) <Ceorl> [12/17 @ 18:15] (1/2)

There are orcish <Curious> [12/17 @ 18:37] (1/1)

Quite so! <Ceorl> [12/18 @ 12:53] (0/0)

Tudor <DJStahl> [12/17 @ 1:51] (1/1)

Orcs and Yorkists <Alveric> [12/17 @ 11:00] (0/0)

Eowyn and Arwen? <iamleia2> [12/16 @ 17:11] (6/13)

In the films <Laitaine> [12/19 @ 23:56] (0/0)
my ideas <Lothirienne> [12/18 @ 14:25] (0/0)
A better match? <Ein_il_eilph> [12/16 @ 18:49] (2/2)

Royal blood? <PhantomS> [12/17 @ 18:35] (0/0)
I don't think so <Timerider> [12/16 @ 23:48] (0/0)

Drama in the movies vs books <Farawyn> [12/16 @ 18:16] (0/0)
You're right. <ety3> [12/16 @ 17:43] (0/0)
Aragorn does love Eowyn, in a way <PhantomS> [12/16 @ 17:39] (1/5)

What's interesting to me <notlost> [12/16 @ 19:04] (2/4)

There's pity, and then there's pity. <Cressida> [12/17 @ 14:56] (0/0)
Does Eowyn know Faramir pities her? <Farawyn> [12/16 @ 20:25] (2/2)

He doesn't. <Nimrodel > [12/16 @ 23:48] (0/0)
*clears throat and nose* <PhantomS> [12/16 @ 23:06] (0/0)

meaning of Saruman <DJStahl> [12/16 @ 15:58] (4/9)

small exeption <simzap> [12/17 @ 6:55] (1/1)

Iraq <DJStahl> [12/19 @ 5:06] (0/0)

invisibility & power <frothi> [12/17 @ 0:07] (1/3)

Power of the ring and palantiri <DJStahl> [12/17 @ 2:40] (1/2)

stupid finals. We know what's important, don't we, precious! <frothi> [12/17 @ 11:45] (1/1)

persuasion and power <DJStahl> [12/19 @ 5:15] (0/0)

I always said the One Ring was... <Farawyn> [12/16 @ 18:22] (0/0)
Wow. <Stewed_Rabbit> [12/16 @ 17:21] (1/1)

info asymmetry <DJStahl> [12/16 @ 20:09] (0/0)

LOTR, a universe on loan <lndslide> [12/16 @ 14:55] (4/9)

I love what Atlas said. My personal <Ascarwen> [12/18 @ 3:25] (0/0)
Fans and the canon <Atlas> [12/17 @ 7:06] (1/3)

Rethinking the orcs? <lndslide> [12/17 @ 7:12] (2/2)

Uh-oh. <Atlas> [12/17 @ 7:39] (0/0)
Tolkien and Orcs <beren_boy> [12/17 @ 7:23] (0/0)

Whose Yardstick? <notlost> [12/16 @ 19:20] (0/0)
On the reader and Canon <ety3> [12/16 @ 16:11] (1/2)

The Silmarillion and the HoMe <Alveric> [12/16 @ 20:37] (1/1)

A Second Edition "Sil." already has. (No Text) <ety3> [12/17 @ 7:21] (0/0)

Letters of Tolkien: sins of the races <Fukui> [12/16 @ 14:43] (3/4)

Hobbits are slothful.... <Golfimbul> [12/18 @ 23:49] (0/0)
I don't know if the Hobbits are gluttons <PhantomS> [12/16 @ 18:24] (0/0)
Good post! <Tar-Telperien> [12/16 @ 16:58] (1/1)

thanks. wickedness and wrath perhaps? <Fukui> [12/16 @ 19:48] (0/0)

Thoughts on Stephen King, Tolkien and missed chances <Dryhten> [12/16 @ 10:52] (3/15)

I agree wholeheartedly! <Farawyn> [12/16 @ 15:43] (0/0)
Well... <Aunt Dora Baggins> [12/16 @ 14:16] (2/5)

good point! <Dryhten> [12/16 @ 19:02] (0/0)
Actually, Oz was a populist allegory <Smallbottle> [12/16 @ 18:30] (2/3)

That's hard to prove. <Curious> [12/16 @ 18:39] (1/1)

Well, it's a theory <gullygilly> [12/16 @ 22:15] (0/0)

Oh, ick! Was it really? (No Text) <Farawyn> [12/16 @ 18:35] (0/0)

He lacks Tolkien's obsession. <Curious> [12/16 @ 11:10] (3/7)

I'd say that <gullygilly> [12/16 @ 21:16] (0/0)
True That, and an analogy. <Ein_il_eilph> [12/16 @ 18:44] (2/4)

I should point out that I'm not a fan of King <Dryhten> [12/16 @ 19:00] (1/2)

American author, you mean? (No Text) <Farawyn> [12/16 @ 20:27] (1/1)

well I suppose but <Dryhten> [12/16 @ 20:28] (0/0)

beautiful (No Text) <Farawyn> [12/16 @ 18:47] (0/0)

Yep. And it lacks a payoff. <Stewed_Rabbit> [12/16 @ 13:17] (0/0)

Flame of UDUN <BarrowBlade> [12/16 @ 9:12] (3/3)

From the Encyclopedia of Arda <hartk> [12/16 @ 16:42] (0/0)
Utumno <Reddevil> [12/16 @ 10:06] (0/0)
Udun=Utumno... <joao> [12/16 @ 9:23] (0/0)

Arwen's 'fading' <Dinendal Vanimedle> [12/16 @ 8:02] (4/6)

Thanks Everyone (No Text) <Dinendal Vanimedle> [12/18 @ 12:39] (0/0)
Arwen Dies <ety3> [12/16 @ 10:09] (1/2)

Slight qualification <Alveric> [12/16 @ 11:08] (1/1)

True, I should have continued my statements. (No Text) <ety3> [12/16 @ 11:30] (0/0)

Arwen's death <Alveric> [12/16 @ 9:26] (0/0)
i think the latter (No Text) <BarrowBlade> [12/16 @ 9:14] (0/0)

orcs and goblins and trolls <lndslide> [12/16 @ 2:23] (7/26)

One more indepth on Orcs/Goblins <lndslide> [12/16 @ 14:13] (1/1)

My theory on the sun light issue <BarrowBlade> [12/16 @ 14:49] (0/0)

Orcs are what Tolkien called Goblins in LotR (No Text) <Dryhten> [12/16 @ 11:00] (1/1)

Right, goblins ARE orcs <Matthew/Ugluk> [12/16 @ 13:34] (0/0)

Some Speculations <Erudil> [12/16 @ 10:15] (2/5)

Dragons were actually <BarrowBlade> [12/16 @ 14:45] (0/0)
Dwarves and Ents <Stewed_Rabbit> [12/16 @ 10:32] (1/3)

But if Trolls were Ents, ... <ety3> [12/16 @ 12:02] (1/2)

understandable. <Stewed_Rabbit> [12/16 @ 13:11] (1/1)

Fair enough. (No Text) <ety3> [12/16 @ 13:20] (0/0)

Question on this topic <Stewed_Rabbit> [12/16 @ 10:15] (1/3)

Speculative answer <Alveric> [12/16 @ 10:54] (1/2)

Regarding 'stone giants' and Trolls <ety3> [12/16 @ 11:34] (1/1)

But then ... <Alveric> [12/16 @ 12:06] (0/0)

Orcs = corrupted elves or men; trolls = corrupted ents; goblins = ? (No Text) <Ninnyhammer_of_the_Shire> [12/16 @ 8:43] (1/7)

Goblins, Trolls, and another open question <Alveric> [12/16 @ 9:15] (2/6)

Dragons <Stewed_Rabbit> [12/16 @ 10:09] (0/0)
A handy chart; And dragons <ety3> [12/16 @ 10:08] (1/4)

Ungaliat and dragons <lndslide> [12/16 @ 14:00] (1/3)

Dragons, Spiders and Balrogs oh my <BarrowBlade> [12/16 @ 14:39] (1/2)

Good point, good point <lndslide> [12/16 @ 14:45] (1/1)

good question <BarrowBlade> [12/16 @ 17:27] (0/0)

Quick answers <Alveric> [12/16 @ 5:35] (2/2)

Orks in the Misty Mts are called goblns. Uruk-hai of Isengard are called goblins. It's just a word and doesn't mean a type or breed. (No Text) <Olorin_TLA> [12/16 @ 20:20] (0/0)
I endorse this answer. <Stewed_Rabbit> [12/16 @ 10:11] (0/0)

The difference between... <irpacynot> [12/16 @ 2:53] (0/0)