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The Bridge of Khazad-Dum #25: Notes on Dwarven Engineering <Reverend> [1/15 @ 21:26] (14/19)

Engineers <Entmaiden> [1/16 @ 20:30] (0/0)
Challenge? They like money. For Sale. <thsmar> [1/16 @ 18:34] (0/0)
can i just jump in? <just meagain> [1/16 @ 17:59] (1/1)

Windows, that's too easy! (No Text) <thsmar> [1/16 @ 18:34] (0/0)

Dwarvish technology speculations <Kiskadee> [1/16 @ 14:16] (0/0)
theoretical and applied dwarvish mechanics <summertime> [1/16 @ 11:09] (1/2)

on escape <summertime> [1/16 @ 17:42] (1/1)

Year to evac fully, or die. <thsmar> [1/16 @ 18:47] (0/0)

Let the Fraggles play...! <RurouniKJS> [1/16 @ 10:41] (1/1)

Argh, I missed #5... <RurouniKJS> [1/16 @ 13:19] (0/0)

Some thoughts... <Idril Celebrindal> [1/16 @ 8:05] (0/0)
Better than most D&D creations! <Matthew/Ugluk> [1/16 @ 7:38] (1/1)

in response to... <thsmar> [1/16 @ 18:42] (0/0)

thinking about sewage <Froda> [1/16 @ 7:17] (0/0)
*puts on hard mithril hat* <PhantomS> [1/16 @ 4:10] (0/0)
Help! <gullygilly> [1/16 @ 2:57] (0/0)
Some answers <NZ Strider> [1/15 @ 23:18] (0/0)
looks over at other people's papers <Lothirienne> [1/15 @ 22:56] (0/0)
Drainage question <Golfimbul> [1/15 @ 22:52] (0/0)

The Bridge of Khazad-Dum #24: Orcish tactics. <Reverend> [1/15 @ 21:25] (10/13)

Downhill slope towards the finish <Entmaiden> [1/16 @ 20:23] (0/0)
Orcs Tactics: a true Oxymoron <gullygilly> [1/16 @ 14:29] (1/1)

Curious... <White Lady of Rohan> [1/16 @ 23:04] (0/0)

evil is overrated <RurouniKJS> [1/16 @ 10:44] (0/0)
Slips paper under the door... <Kiskadee> [1/16 @ 9:40] (0/0)
slaves don't make good soldiers <Froda> [1/16 @ 7:36] (0/0)
One word answer <notlost> [1/16 @ 6:43] (0/0)
Balrog memories <Acathalion> [1/15 @ 23:57] (0/0)
Answers <NZ Strider> [1/15 @ 23:06] (1/1)

They were not very good archers either. :) (No Text) <Golfimbul> [1/15 @ 23:24] (0/0)

beginning to get on a roll! <Lothirienne> [1/15 @ 22:54] (1/1)

Good answers! (No Text) <Golfimbul> [1/15 @ 23:21] (0/0)

Sauron.... <Golfimbul> [1/15 @ 22:38] (0/0)

The Bridge of Khazad-Dum #23: Famous Last Words <Reverend> [1/15 @ 21:24] (13/15)

Now I remember.... <Kiskadee> [1/17 @ 8:05] (0/0)
Gandalf over the edge <Entmaiden> [1/16 @ 20:18] (0/0)
I always thought it was ironic that... <The Ballhog> [1/16 @ 19:47] (0/0)
Late again. <Morwen> [1/16 @ 19:23] (0/0)
1. I threw down the book <Narya> [1/16 @ 16:25] (0/0)
Tek. Think "Take it off, fool!' (No Text) <Reverend> [1/16 @ 14:18] (1/1)

how COULD we forget that one?! (No Text) <Froda> [1/16 @ 16:01] (0/0)

My 1st Tolkien memorable moment. <RurouniKJS> [1/16 @ 10:45] (1/1)

More "fool"-ish Gandalf quotes <RurouniKJS> [1/16 @ 19:20] (0/0)

great, a "writing" question! <Froda> [1/16 @ 9:03] (0/0)
The fool who speaks the truth <notlost> [1/16 @ 6:54] (0/0)
This is more like it! <gullygilly> [1/16 @ 2:55] (0/0)
Here we go... <NZ Strider> [1/15 @ 23:01] (0/0)
I can do this one too! <Lothirienne> [1/15 @ 22:50] (0/0)
"Fool of a Took" <Golfimbul> [1/15 @ 22:25] (0/0)

The Bridge of Khazad-Dum #22: What power IS in a wizard's staff? <Reverend> [1/15 @ 21:23] (8/11)

Gandalf's staff <Entmaiden> [1/16 @ 20:14] (0/0)
The staff is partly symbolic, partly necessary <RurouniKJS> [1/16 @ 10:48] (0/0)
Here you go... <Kiskadee> [1/16 @ 9:14] (1/1)

A belated thought on staffs... <Kiskadee> [1/17 @ 9:42] (0/0)

I always though <Groovicles> [1/16 @ 8:15] (0/0)
Can't top NZ -- but here goes! <gullygilly> [1/16 @ 2:27] (0/0)
Agreeing <Acathalion> [1/15 @ 23:47] (0/0)
The staff does not make the wizard, rather <NZ Strider> [1/15 @ 22:57] (1/2)

sorry if this is an ignorant question but what does UUT mean? (No Text) <throckmorton> [1/16 @ 7:26] (1/1)

"Utterly Unsupported Theory".... <notlost> [1/16 @ 7:31] (0/0)

still only handing in partial assignments <Lothirienne> [1/15 @ 22:47] (0/0)

The Bridge of Khazad-Dum #21: The Secret Fire, the Flame of Anor. <Reverend> [1/15 @ 21:22] (8/9)

Will now try to decide what I think on this <Tauriel> [1/17 @ 6:05] (0/0)
Gandalf's secret weapon <Entmaiden> [1/16 @ 20:01] (0/0)
Gotta read the Silmarillion for these answers... <RurouniKJS> [1/16 @ 10:50] (0/0)
seeking the Rev's intercession <Froda> [1/16 @ 9:25] (0/0)
Sounds like... <Kiskadee> [1/16 @ 8:41] (0/0)
But can I 'pass'? <gullygilly> [1/16 @ 2:07] (0/0)
A thought on the flame of Anor <Acathalion> [1/16 @ 0:16] (0/0)
Chestnuts, chestnuts... <NZ Strider> [1/15 @ 22:41] (1/1)

Nicely summarized (No Text) <notlost> [1/16 @ 6:57] (0/0)

The Bridge of Khazad-Dum #20: Annotated Bibliography on Balrog Wings <Reverend> [1/15 @ 21:21] (8/8)

Clearly, great minds have been focused on this <Entmaiden> [1/16 @ 19:58] (0/0)
Some people are just hopelessly geeky <RurouniKJS> [1/16 @ 10:51] (0/0)
I wonder what JRRT would've thought of all this...? (No Text) <Froda> [1/16 @ 10:39] (0/0)
Wowsers-- <Kiskadee> [1/16 @ 8:27] (0/0)
Are you "Yahoo" serious? (or should I say Google?) <gullygilly> [1/16 @ 1:43] (0/0)
D�ven steike ..... <Draupne> [1/16 @ 0:46] (0/0)
methinks you have spent way too much time on this! (meant kindly!) (No Text) <Lothirienne> [1/15 @ 22:44] (0/0)
Good grief... (No Text) <NZ Strider> [1/15 @ 22:26] (0/0)

The Bridge of Khazad-Dum #19: The last Word on Balrog Wings <Reverend> [1/15 @ 21:20] (14/30)

Where's Smokering? <Kiskadee> [1/17 @ 8:11] (0/0)
My balrog theory <Tauriel> [1/17 @ 5:24] (2/3)

Gandalf also got larger <Curious> [1/17 @ 7:17] (0/0)
Marvelous. Call it the 'Smoke Flies' School. (No Text) <Reverend> [1/17 @ 6:49] (1/1)

Thanks. Cool name! :-) (No Text) <Tauriel> [1/17 @ 7:39] (0/0)

I'm with you, Reverend <Entmaiden> [1/16 @ 19:48] (0/0)
all accolades are yours, <Froda> [1/16 @ 11:51] (0/0)
Not hiring Tolkien geeks! <RurouniKJS> [1/16 @ 11:30] (0/0)
I still say . . . <Annael> [1/16 @ 11:23] (1/1)

Seriously, Tolkien did <Curious> [1/16 @ 11:34] (0/0)

All this evidence makes no difference to me. <Morwen> [1/16 @ 11:08] (2/4)

Excellent answer. (No Text) <Reverend> [1/16 @ 11:45] (0/0)
But can he fly? (No Text) <Curious> [1/16 @ 11:26] (1/2)

Well, airplanes have wings. <Morwen> [1/16 @ 11:47] (1/1)

Yes, but when you read it, <Curious> [1/16 @ 12:01] (0/0)

Running and flying. <Hama of Rohan> [1/16 @ 10:39] (1/1)

Agreed. (No Text) <Curious> [1/16 @ 10:46] (0/0)

Flippin' eck! Thought this one was 'verboten'... <Ceorl> [1/16 @ 10:12] (1/1)

And flying isn't ridiculous? <Curious> [1/16 @ 10:44] (0/0)

Our marriage is off. <Curious> [1/16 @ 8:01] (1/2)

Say it isn't so! <Reverend> [1/16 @ 11:01] (1/1)

Fair enough. Although <Curious> [1/16 @ 11:40] (0/0)

*Offers Rev a job* <notlost> [1/16 @ 7:25] (1/1)

Do I? <Reverend> [1/16 @ 11:48] (0/0)

But are the wings 'hot, spicy or mild'? <gullygilly> [1/16 @ 1:40] (0/0)
Note also that it leaped across the fire. (No Text) <Golfimbul> [1/15 @ 23:01] (1/3)

Balrog wing song. <Golfimbul> [1/15 @ 23:08] (2/2)

:-D (No Text) <Aunt Dora Baggins> [1/17 @ 8:13] (0/0)
LOL! Sounds like a great footer! (No Text) <Seillib> [1/16 @ 6:47] (0/0)

I'm sticking to my story on this one... <NZ Strider> [1/15 @ 22:24] (0/0)

A question about Amandil <Carolina> [1/15 @ 19:19] (1/3)

daughters and ascension <Ehtemir> [1/15 @ 20:12] (1/2)

wasnt silmarien overthrown? <valie_yavanna> [1/16 @ 0:23] (1/1)

That's Tar-Miriel <PhantomS> [1/16 @ 4:20] (0/0)

Anyone else have a little trouble reading the books? <Eomer_of_Rohan> [1/15 @ 17:06] (11/20)

No, but... <Aunt Dora Baggins> [1/16 @ 15:03] (0/0)
A few things I've found helped me <thsmar> [1/16 @ 9:12] (0/0)
I read the Appendices, then re-read the book <Idril Celebrindal> [1/16 @ 8:38] (0/0)
It gets easier every time you read it <Rain Queen> [1/16 @ 1:19] (0/0)
What would you say to me? <E�rendil The Mariner> [1/15 @ 23:02] (1/1)

And I'm reading them... <Aunt Dora Baggins> [1/16 @ 15:08] (0/0)

I think you just have to accept imperfect knowledge . . . <Pukel-man> [1/15 @ 20:26] (0/0)
Depending on where you're from try getting either the Coles Notes or whatever the American eqivalent is called (Cliff's maybe?) for Lord of the Rings... <Dandy> [1/15 @ 19:19] (3/4)

Sacrilege!! :D (No Text) <Serai> [1/16 @ 0:16] (0/0)
Sorry, but... <Nimrodel > [1/15 @ 20:10] (1/1)

I'm embarassed to admit... <ShadoFaxs> [1/16 @ 21:43] (0/0)

I've seen <Julie of the pointed ears> [1/15 @ 19:40] (0/0)

it asks a lot of a reader... <Caitwyn> [1/15 @ 18:45] (0/0)
It's not the easiest book to read. <D�rsarnien> [1/15 @ 18:21] (0/0)
Heheh... sounds like me... <Julie of the pointed ears> [1/15 @ 17:22] (2/3)

Hey, that's me all over! <LOTR_nutcase> [1/15 @ 17:54] (0/0)
that's good advice! <Froda> [1/15 @ 17:38] (1/1)

Thanks for the Advice! <Eomer_of_Rohan> [1/15 @ 19:29] (0/0)

My main trouble... <irpacynot> [1/15 @ 17:12] (1/1)

On a related note..... <SnoopyinaBlender> [1/15 @ 19:14] (0/0)

the eagles in rotk... <Cerridwyn6> [1/15 @ 16:24] (2/3)

this has been discussed a LOT... <Nimrodel > [1/15 @ 20:06] (0/0)
then we wouldn't have a book <jadeshadow> [1/15 @ 18:35] (1/1)

yes, there's always that... :) (No Text) <Cerridwyn6> [1/16 @ 3:59] (0/0)

elvish translation on title page <queenelessar86> [1/15 @ 15:08] (1/1)

Title Page Writing <Ostadan> [1/16 @ 10:59] (0/0)

Imralis <fish> [1/15 @ 14:29] (1/3)

"ImlaDRis" <LOTR_nutcase> [1/15 @ 14:40] (1/2)

thanks... <fish> [1/15 @ 16:06] (1/1)

Literally "Deep Dale of the Cleft" (No Text) <Eglarest> [1/15 @ 18:27] (0/0)

Tolkien Artwork! <Ceorl> [1/15 @ 14:02] (8/17)

Thanks v.much folks, I look forward to checking out all your suggestions :-) (No Text) <Ceorl> [1/16 @ 9:44] (0/0)
OT: Ceorl <thsmar> [1/16 @ 9:26] (0/0)
99 44/100% of it is mere illustration, not art <Blue Wizard> [1/16 @ 8:23] (1/2)

Thanks, certainly different, unexpected. (No Text) <Golfimbul> [1/16 @ 8:46] (1/1)

Two additional outstanding paintings here <Blue Wizard> [1/16 @ 11:03] (0/0)

Try this link to "taste" a variety of different artists! (No Text - Link Inside) <Azree> [1/15 @ 19:49] (0/0)
John Howe is my favorite... <iowaboy> [1/15 @ 16:55] (1/1)

I think the word is "watercolor" <Serai> [1/16 @ 0:18] (0/0)

The only thing really outstanding... <Golfimbul> [1/15 @ 16:14] (0/0)
This is an unpopular view here, but... <Aunt Dora Baggins> [1/15 @ 15:12] (3/5)

I love some of their work My fave <Goldilocks Took> [1/16 @ 19:24] (0/0)
I do too, though I must say that hat they put Boromir in is ridiculous, lol! (No Text) <Serai> [1/16 @ 0:19] (0/0)
you've made me curious... <Froda> [1/15 @ 17:40] (2/2)

Here you go: (No Text - Link Inside) <Aunt Dora Baggins> [1/16 @ 14:27] (0/0)
I just read a book... <Golfimbul> [1/15 @ 22:43] (0/0)

i like alan lee <spudgun> [1/15 @ 14:18] (1/1)

Ted Nasmith's 2003 TTT Calendar... <Carolina> [1/15 @ 19:25] (0/0)

question concerning the valar (este specifically) <mithrandir24> [1/15 @ 13:59] (3/3)

Wound(?) would exist, but without pain. (No Text) <thsmar> [1/16 @ 9:21] (0/0)
No, I don't think so. <Nimrodel > [1/15 @ 20:12] (0/0)
i dont think he had his finger with him <valie_yavanna> [1/15 @ 14:47] (0/0)

Legolas at the Fall of Gondolin? <aliwyn> [1/15 @ 13:35] (1/2)

Tolkien simply reused the name. He never <NZ Strider> [1/15 @ 14:59] (1/1)

Thanks! (No Text) <aliwyn> [1/15 @ 17:17] (0/0)

Sam and the ring going on and off <ingve> [1/15 @ 10:54] (2/2)

I don't quite understand you... <RurouniKJS> [1/15 @ 21:54] (0/0)
woah! <Callie> [1/15 @ 11:40] (0/0)

simarillion...the movie ??? <mykidsafan> [1/15 @ 10:26] (7/21)

I'd love to see all his... <irpacynot> [1/15 @ 17:07] (0/0)
HBO could do a mini-series... <iowaboy> [1/15 @ 17:04] (0/0)
IMO...(in response to those who want more movies) <Hallahyando> [1/15 @ 14:59] (2/2)

I have to agree except with the Indy stuff. <vedhed> [1/16 @ 11:16] (0/0)
Perfectly said. (No Text) <D�rsarnien> [1/15 @ 15:31] (0/0)

Parts of it would make several good movies <Blue Wizard> [1/15 @ 13:15] (0/0)
I like your Ken Burns doco idea, but... <Azree> [1/15 @ 12:37] (1/1)

if burns or someone like him <mykidsafan> [1/15 @ 13:27] (0/0)

First you must kill Christopher Tolkien. <Reverend> [1/15 @ 10:52] (7/11)

i like this idea; except the killing of tolkien's son thing (No Text) <Ehtemir> [1/15 @ 20:14] (0/0)
Turin's story <Endasil> [1/15 @ 13:30] (1/1)

I vote for Jim Caviezel to play Turin! <Serai> [1/15 @ 15:38] (0/0)

way, way too hard (No Text) <valie_yavanna> [1/15 @ 12:22] (0/0)
....and whats so hard about that?...... <Groovicles> [1/15 @ 12:10] (1/1)

whoa... (No Text) <mykidsafan> [1/15 @ 12:28] (0/0)

What about Earendil? <Curious> [1/15 @ 11:18] (1/1)

Earendil's story would be told in flashback.... <Reverend> [1/15 @ 12:24] (0/0)

Well, there was no suspense in 'Titanic' <Eledhwen> [1/15 @ 11:18] (1/1)

WETA would be good <mykidsafan> [1/15 @ 11:23] (0/0)

errr...you've been thinking on this, haven't you? (No Text) <mykidsafan> [1/15 @ 11:02] (0/0)

I'd love to see it, but probably it shouldn't be done. (No Text) <Tony Clifton> [1/15 @ 10:37] (0/0)

March 1st 3019 <GeoffreySmallshoes> [1/15 @ 7:11] (1/2)

Battle of the Fords of the Isen <Azree> [1/15 @ 7:37] (1/1)

Thank you <GeoffreySmallshoes> [1/15 @ 9:45] (0/0)

Gandalf touches the ring <throckmorton> [1/15 @ 7:06] (5/15)

In my opinion... <Tony Clifton> [1/15 @ 10:13] (0/0)
others touch too <throckmorton> [1/15 @ 10:10] (1/1)

When Bilbo found it... <Tony Clifton> [1/15 @ 10:18] (0/0)

As I remember it... <dungolfin> [1/15 @ 7:46] (1/7)

You are right in the movie but not the book. :) (No Text) <Golfimbul> [1/15 @ 9:26] (1/6)

Damn my memory cells - gives brain a shake!! (No Text) <dungolfin> [1/15 @ 9:35] (1/5)

Careful with the language, please. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [1/15 @ 14:57] (1/4)

Is 'damn' unacceptable?! <D�rsarnien> [1/15 @ 15:26] (1/3)

In a post heading, it's probably frowned upon... <iowaboy> [1/15 @ 17:02] (2/2)

Nice footer. Hehe (No Text) <mirky> [1/15 @ 20:54] (0/0)
Call me young and impetuous. <D�rsarnien> [1/15 @ 18:12] (0/0)

Here's how I see it.... <Elwen> [1/15 @ 7:35] (0/0)
The key is 'offering' <Eledhwen> [1/15 @ 7:22] (1/2)

Gandalf does use tongs <Blue Wizard> [1/15 @ 9:03] (1/1)

Yes thanks.... (Mini-Spoiler - TTT movie) <Golfimbul> [1/15 @ 9:25] (0/0)

My favourite character: Frodo Baggins <Mandy Corwell> [1/15 @ 6:08] (1/1)

Yes... <Golfimbul> [1/15 @ 9:30] (0/0)

Humbly request RR analysis. <D�rsarnien> [1/15 @ 3:33] (7/22)

Re Wise Ones <Ceorl> [1/15 @ 13:34] (4/6)

Yeah, Ceorl, I got a bone to pick witchoo!! <RurouniKJS> [1/15 @ 20:40] (1/1)

Sorry mate! perhaps the Rev. will let you off if you blame it on me ;-) (No Text) <Ceorl> [1/16 @ 13:39] (0/0)

"Hi Ceorl!" <D�rsarnien> [1/15 @ 15:21] (0/0)
Well, let me say "hi" back to you! (No Text) <NZ Strider> [1/15 @ 14:50] (0/0)
thanks Ceorl... <niennas_tears> [1/15 @ 13:54] (1/1)

haha, good story! (No Text) <D�rsarnien> [1/15 @ 15:23] (0/0)

Re #4 <Kiskadee> [1/15 @ 12:41] (1/1)

I think so too <D�rsarnien> [1/15 @ 15:10] (0/0)

re #5 <Annael> [1/15 @ 10:09] (2/3)

Also, if I might add <E�rendil The Mariner> [1/15 @ 15:47] (1/1)

I do concur, E�rendil The Mariner. (No Text) <D�rsarnien> [1/15 @ 16:10] (0/0)

Oh! <D�rsarnien> [1/15 @ 15:03] (0/0)

Well <Ufthak> [1/15 @ 4:35] (1/1)

Re #2 <Eledhwen> [1/15 @ 7:19] (0/0)

Some good answers, some bad. <Pukel-man> [1/15 @ 4:01] (1/1)

and me all grateful <D�rsarnien> [1/15 @ 4:08] (0/0)

# 1 fairly stable, at least recently <Draupne> [1/15 @ 3:48] (1/3)

How much is "lots"? <D�rsarnien> [1/15 @ 4:11] (1/2)

*whispers* They're everywhere .... <Draupne> [1/15 @ 5:02] (1/1)

*backs slo-wly away* <D�rsarnien> [1/15 @ 14:55] (0/0)

Question 4 <D�rsarnien> [1/15 @ 3:37] (0/0)

celebrian <valie_yavanna> [1/15 @ 0:44] (5/7)

i think it's likely. <niennas_tears> [1/15 @ 13:40] (0/0)
Definately not something I'd like to think about (No Text) <Endasil> [1/15 @ 13:32] (0/0)
Maybe <Callie> [1/15 @ 11:45] (0/0)
It is possible ... <River-Woman> [1/15 @ 3:12] (1/2)

It also accounts for.... <Kathira> [1/15 @ 19:46] (1/1)

thanks for your help kathira <valie_yavanna> [1/16 @ 1:37] (0/0)

Possibly. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [1/15 @ 1:43] (0/0)

elvish conception <valie_yavanna> [1/15 @ 0:40] (4/15)

Arwen also isnt completely Elivish....(long!) <Sirinde> [1/15 @ 19:42] (1/1)

Elrond's bro was Elros :) (No Text) <Serai> [1/16 @ 0:21] (0/0)

Arwen's act of reproductive heroism... <summertime> [1/15 @ 18:28] (1/3)

psst Summertime whats all this about? <E�rendil I Ciryamo> [1/16 @ 0:12] (2/2)

I love your footer, its adorable ;) (No Text) <LadyNumenorean> [1/16 @ 11:43] (0/0)
wasn't that you? <summertime> [1/16 @ 10:38] (0/0)

Elves' families tended to be small <NZ Strider> [1/15 @ 1:45] (2/7)

i imagine <niennas_tears> [1/15 @ 13:42] (0/0)
Weren't Elves supposed to be reborn in their children? <Smokering> [1/15 @ 2:16] (3/5)

Tolkien tried out... <Reverend> [1/15 @ 10:01] (1/1)

Thanks for that. I wasn't <NZ Strider> [1/15 @ 14:56] (0/0)

That's Dwarf-belief, not Elvish <PhantomS> [1/15 @ 5:43] (0/0)
I don't think so; but it's late <NZ Strider> [1/15 @ 2:58] (1/1)

Maybe just as well <Draupne> [1/15 @ 3:04] (0/0)

*blushing* Ask the Balrog-wings question again, somebody. (No Text) <Smokering> [1/15 @ 1:14] (0/0)

The Bridge of Khazad-Dum #18: Why wait five days? <Reverend> [1/14 @ 20:13] (9/11)

I tend to agree <Falathar> [1/16 @ 2:30] (0/0)
I persist in thinking <NZ Strider> [1/15 @ 23:40] (0/0)
Vast winged conspiracy <Entmaiden> [1/15 @ 20:35] (0/0)
Coordinating forces is REALLY hard <Matthew/Ugluk> [1/15 @ 20:03] (0/0)
if not biting, at least nibbling <Froda> [1/15 @ 19:33] (1/1)

oops, forgot the Challenge! <Froda> [1/15 @ 19:48] (0/0)

Mission Accomplished <gullygilly> [1/15 @ 14:53] (1/1)

By the way... <gullygilly> [1/15 @ 15:05] (0/0)

Why not? <Kiskadee> [1/15 @ 12:22] (0/0)
Or maybe Gollum betrayed 'em. <RurouniKJS> [1/15 @ 6:47] (0/0)
Oft evil will evil mar <Ufthak> [1/15 @ 4:18] (0/0)

The Bridge of Khazad-Dum #17: Our heroes freak <Reverend> [1/14 @ 20:11] (14/34)

My first response was <NZ Strider> [1/15 @ 23:45] (1/2)

On #5 <Acathalion> [1/16 @ 0:28] (1/1)

Good point. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [1/16 @ 0:46] (0/0)

"There will be no survivors!" <Atlas> [1/15 @ 23:08] (0/0)
Durin's Bane <Entmaiden> [1/15 @ 20:24] (0/0)
What every royal elf knows.. <summertime> [1/15 @ 19:04] (1/1)

Actually, I'm concerned .... <Reverend> [1/15 @ 21:41] (0/0)

answers <Arod the Swift> [1/15 @ 18:53] (0/0)
Since the movie <Tharangil> [1/15 @ 14:52] (0/0)
Home from Work and ready to finish this up... <gullygilly> [1/15 @ 14:33] (0/0)
a humble try....excellently organized, btw! <niennas_tears> [1/15 @ 13:50] (0/0)
until I read Bored of the Rings <Froda> [1/15 @ 12:45] (0/0)
Love the question title <Kiskadee> [1/15 @ 12:05] (0/0)
The Gift of Men! <RurouniKJS> [1/15 @ 6:49] (0/0)
Why do the trolls put the gangways there at all? <Draupne> [1/15 @ 3:02] (3/5)

put to work <dwimmerCrafty> [1/15 @ 18:22] (0/0)
The orcs need a bridge (No Text) <gullygilly> [1/15 @ 7:45] (0/0)
Because wihtout the gangways the orcs can't get over the fire. <Ufthak> [1/15 @ 4:31] (1/2)

Can't they just stay were they are <Draupne> [1/15 @ 4:44] (1/1)

Well, the slabs were placed <E�rendil The Mariner> [1/15 @ 16:16] (0/0)

Balrog, Balrog, burning bright.... <notlost> [1/14 @ 21:41] (2/7)

A real challenge... <notlost> [1/15 @ 7:00] (3/3)

hee hee....childhood happy reminiscence! <niennas_tears> [1/15 @ 14:00] (0/0)
"On what wings dare he aspire? <Froda> [1/15 @ 12:33] (0/0)
Love that one notlost (No Text) <Kiskadee> [1/15 @ 12:27] (0/0)

... your wings are singed, you look a fright! <Smokering> [1/15 @ 2:41] (1/2)

What immortal hand and sword/ Could give thee fame on 'Reading' board? <Smokering> [1/15 @ 2:45] (1/1)

Flame of Udun, in my path/ Go back, you shall not pass ! (No Text) <WhiteLadyEowyn> [1/15 @ 3:45] (0/0)

Addendum <Reverend> [1/14 @ 20:14] (5/5)

I did this on Main this morning <Entmaiden> [1/15 @ 20:26] (0/0)
absolutely <Froda> [1/15 @ 12:27] (0/0)
Yes. <Ufthak> [1/15 @ 4:30] (0/0)
Yes, but they can't fly. And the wings <Curious> [1/15 @ 4:22] (0/0)
No <Draupne> [1/15 @ 2:56] (0/0)

The Bridge of Khazad-Dum #16: Fire in the Deeps <Reverend> [1/14 @ 20:10] (10/11)

Very, very late comment <Morwen> [1/16 @ 6:03] (0/0)
My (belated) answers <NZ Strider> [1/16 @ 0:44] (0/0)
Fire! <Entmaiden> [1/15 @ 20:18] (0/0)
Okay, buddy, where's the fire? <Matthew/Ugluk> [1/15 @ 13:58] (0/0)
Hands in scorched paper <Kiskadee> [1/15 @ 11:47] (0/0)
questions, questions <RurouniKJS> [1/15 @ 6:51] (0/0)
Fire in the hole! <Atlas> [1/15 @ 6:05] (0/0)
And why do you except the actions <Draupne> [1/15 @ 3:13] (0/0)
Just challenge answer for now <gullygilly> [1/15 @ 2:13] (1/1)

The rest of the answers <gullygilly> [1/15 @ 3:19] (0/0)

The Balrog has Left the Building <notlost> [1/14 @ 21:30] (0/0)

The Bridge of Khazad-Dum #15: Magical Combat <Reverend> [1/14 @ 20:09] (10/10)

1. Magic is Aristotelian <Acathalion> [1/15 @ 22:02] (0/0)
spells and counterspells <Froda> [1/15 @ 20:16] (0/0)
Magic in Tolkien <Entmaiden> [1/15 @ 20:06] (0/0)
Magical Combat 101 Exercises <Kiskadee> [1/15 @ 10:58] (0/0)
Better than all his imitators. <RurouniKJS> [1/15 @ 6:53] (0/0)
Hey, Rocky! Wanna see me pull a rabbit out of my hat? <Atlas> [1/15 @ 5:43] (0/0)
Answers, sort of <Draupne> [1/15 @ 2:52] (0/0)
It's not magic... <gullygilly> [1/15 @ 2:46] (0/0)
*stumbles wearily on* <NZ Strider> [1/14 @ 21:23] (0/0)
That Old Grey Magic <notlost> [1/14 @ 21:20] (0/0)

The Bridge of Khazad-Dum #14: Mazes in the dark. <Reverend> [1/14 @ 20:08] (8/9)

Gimli adds value <Entmaiden> [1/15 @ 19:56] (0/0)
wandering in the dark... <Froda> [1/15 @ 13:28] (0/0)
I'm in the dark <RurouniKJS> [1/15 @ 6:54] (0/0)
Good morning ! <Kiskadee> [1/15 @ 6:42] (0/0)
I can't see my hand in front of my face... <Atlas> [1/15 @ 5:08] (0/0)
Gimli's directional sense is better than mine. (Pun intended) <gullygilly> [1/15 @ 2:28] (0/0)
A-Maze-ing <notlost> [1/14 @ 21:11] (1/1)

good point on orcs needing leadership (No Text) <Reverend> [1/15 @ 8:52] (0/0)

*limps doggedly on* <NZ Strider> [1/14 @ 21:10] (0/0)

The Bridge of Khazad-Dum #13: Gripe session. <Reverend> [1/14 @ 20:07] (14/15)

Dwarven death <Acathalion> [1/15 @ 20:56] (0/0)
Frodo's re-birth <Entmaiden> [1/15 @ 18:44] (0/0)
When I was a kid we played a perverse game <nerdanel50> [1/15 @ 16:29] (0/0)
Question 1 - It's a matter of scale.... <Kathira> [1/15 @ 16:21] (0/0)
thanx for the invitation! <Froda> [1/15 @ 11:33] (0/0)
Ooo, goody, I love gripes! <Matthew/Ugluk> [1/15 @ 9:48] (0/0)
Film logic (or lack of) <RurouniKJS> [1/15 @ 6:55] (1/1)

Good gripe <Reverend> [1/15 @ 8:50] (0/0)

Quickly, before I leave for work. <Morwen> [1/15 @ 6:45] (0/0)
"I'm not dead." <Atlas> [1/15 @ 4:51] (0/0)
Not so early morning anymore gripe <Draupne> [1/15 @ 2:37] (0/0)
first for today <gullygilly> [1/15 @ 1:46] (0/0)
Why did I even look... <Kiskadee> [1/14 @ 22:36] (0/0)
Ripe for Gripes <notlost> [1/14 @ 21:02] (0/0)
Why did I even log back on? Just to find six more questions... <NZ Strider> [1/14 @ 20:58] (0/0)

A question about the "History of ME" series <Ithiliel> [1/14 @ 18:37] (2/7)

A good insight into creative process <jasontag> [1/15 @ 7:55] (0/0)
I am in the middle of reading them now... <Azree> [1/14 @ 18:58] (1/5)

I have read all that... <Ithiliel> [1/14 @ 19:20] (1/4)

I think it enhances. <Azree> [1/14 @ 19:40] (2/3)

Excellent. Thanks for your insight! I'm gonna get 'em! (No Text) <Ithiliel> [1/14 @ 20:41] (0/0)
Honestly.... <White Lady of Rohan> [1/14 @ 19:51] (1/1)

Well, thank you! <Azree> [1/14 @ 19:55] (0/0)

Am I the only person who had near heart failure while reading the aftermath of the Shelob scene? <Dandy> [1/14 @ 15:41] (15/20)

By that scene, I was already... <ceremony> [1/15 @ 20:24] (0/0)
"Frodo Lives" spoiled it all <Carolina> [1/15 @ 19:34] (0/0)
Unfortunately, the first time I read LotR... <Aunt Dora Baggins> [1/15 @ 15:21] (0/0)
I thought Frodo was dead too <Hobbit Lori> [1/15 @ 11:06] (0/0)
I was in disbelief <The Trees of Yavanna> [1/15 @ 9:32] (2/2)

PS: Awesome picture - that's beautiful and heartwrenching (No Text) <Dandy> [1/15 @ 19:23] (0/0)
Oh it doesn't matter which lines they include - I've resigned myself to the fact that I'll be crying in this scene no matter what. (No Text) <Dandy> [1/15 @ 11:07] (0/0)

I wanted to throw the book across the room! <Seillib> [1/15 @ 6:57] (0/0)
i nearly had a heart attack... <valie_yavanna> [1/15 @ 0:47] (0/0)
You are not alone... <Uruk-Katie> [1/14 @ 19:53] (0/0)
Yes, and I felt the same way in Moria! (Story Spoiler) <Azree> [1/14 @ 19:04] (2/3)

I don't think it will lessen it... (Story Spoiler) <Dandy> [1/15 @ 11:15] (1/1)

You're right, the return of... <Azree> [1/15 @ 12:30] (0/0)

I don't think so. <Nimrodel > [1/14 @ 20:03] (0/0)

Oh yes. I burst into tears at the point <Serai> [1/14 @ 18:24] (0/0)
I thought he was dead. <SnoopyinaBlender> [1/14 @ 18:15] (0/0)
Sure I believed it!! <Goldilocks Took> [1/14 @ 17:31] (0/0)
It was 3 am... <Nimfalma Took> [1/14 @ 17:21] (0/0)
Dandy, I was crying! <Pippinette> [1/14 @ 16:46] (0/0)
I'll admit... <CAhobbit> [1/14 @ 16:08] (0/0)

atlas <Fingofin> [1/14 @ 14:55] (2/4)

Fonstad <GeoffreySmallshoes> [1/15 @ 7:18] (0/0)
I have the Fonstad one... <iowaboy> [1/14 @ 15:49] (2/2)

I have Fonstad's as well. <NZ Strider> [1/15 @ 2:05] (0/0)
I agree, plus <Altaira> [1/14 @ 18:14] (0/0)

I already posted this on Main, but what exactly is a shieldmaiden? I've been wondering... (No Text) <Rider Of The Rohirrim> [1/14 @ 13:48] (7/15)

To fight with a sword and shield, one in each hand, <Golfimbul> [1/14 @ 22:38] (0/0)
Not only a woman who carries a shield <Lothirienne> [1/14 @ 18:59] (0/0)
From "Unfinished Tales", etc. <Loressar Erchamion> [1/14 @ 17:45] (0/0)
In Norse mythology and Danish history <Blue Wizard> [1/14 @ 14:34] (3/8)

Yep <Tauriel> [1/15 @ 5:56] (0/0)
Are you sure that's history? :) (No Text) <Golfimbul> [1/14 @ 22:31] (1/5)

Are you being rude? ;-) (No Text) <Draupne> [1/15 @ 2:20] (1/4)

No, <Golfimbul> [1/15 @ 9:18] (2/3)

Im not certain that it matters <Blue Wizard> [1/15 @ 17:54] (0/0)
Good question. Hard to answer. (No Text) <Curious> [1/15 @ 11:38] (1/1)

I didn't intend to ask.. <Golfimbul> [1/15 @ 16:23] (0/0)

I was hoping somebody would turn that up... <Reverend> [1/14 @ 14:40] (0/0)

Female warriors <Ceorl> [1/14 @ 14:12] (0/0)
A woman who carries a shield -- <NZ Strider> [1/14 @ 13:54] (0/0)
A maiden that uses a shield, maybe? <Aunt Dora Baggins> [1/14 @ 13:51] (0/0)

Questions About The Sil/UF and Valinor <ThorondorEagleofManw�> [1/14 @ 12:39] (6/6)

My own thoughts <PhantomS> [1/15 @ 5:53] (0/0)
answers <Groovicles> [1/14 @ 13:40] (0/0)
Here goes... <Tom Huggins> [1/14 @ 13:23] (0/0)
Some attempts at answers... <NZ Strider> [1/14 @ 13:02] (0/0)
Some thoughts. <Celandine Brandybuck> [1/14 @ 12:59] (0/0)
Attempts at answering <Endasil> [1/14 @ 12:56] (0/0)

Some thoughts, only thoughts no facts, just thoughts :-) <StormCrowTheGrey> [1/14 @ 7:58] (5/14)

Racism? Romanticism. <mendil> [1/14 @ 15:18] (1/1)

Excellent post thanks for sharing and I do hold with it, I think its absolutely.... <StormCrowTheGrey> [1/15 @ 3:37] (0/0)

It's hard to judge people from the past... <Aunt Dora Baggins> [1/14 @ 13:54] (1/1)

Or even better.... <Reverend> [1/14 @ 14:46] (0/0)

Well, not fully <PhantomS> [1/14 @ 12:24] (1/2)

Actually,... <Reverend> [1/14 @ 14:44] (1/1)

Silly Elves... <PhantomS> [1/15 @ 5:56] (0/0)

And what about <Tom Huggins> [1/14 @ 8:22] (0/0)
Tolkien loved the same myths that Hitler did. <Reverend> [1/14 @ 8:08] (1/5)

Wow how do you know about that, taking personally thing, I would love to read that <StormCrowTheGrey> [1/14 @ 8:22] (2/4)

um <Idaho> [1/14 @ 8:49] (1/2)

but what about finarfin or thranduil? <valie_yavanna> [1/15 @ 0:53] (1/1)

Finarfin's mother was Indis.... <Reverend> [1/15 @ 9:56] (0/0)

It's a letter... <Reverend> [1/14 @ 8:32] (0/0)

The Heirs of Isildur <Mirime> [1/14 @ 6:16] (2/3)

yes, it was common <PhantomS> [1/14 @ 12:03] (0/0)
It seems to have been... <Reverend> [1/14 @ 8:25] (1/1)

I would think that... <Weige> [1/14 @ 10:19] (0/0)

The Bridge of Khazad-Dum #12: The Orc Chieftian.. <Reverend> [1/14 @ 5:50] (11/19)

Answer. <Reverend> [1/14 @ 19:21] (1/3)

Is it all right to disagree with the teacher? <Matthew/Ugluk> [1/14 @ 19:59] (1/2)

Here's a secret <Reverend> [1/14 @ 20:05] (1/1)

I love it! A totally subjective teacher! (No Text) <notlost> [1/14 @ 20:50] (0/0)

ACTION! <notlost> [1/14 @ 19:17] (0/0)
Orc commando. <RurouniKJS> [1/14 @ 19:06] (0/0)
Yeah! I'm caught up! <Entmaiden> [1/14 @ 18:56] (0/0)
Tonight I�m doing this backward. <gullygilly> [1/14 @ 14:58] (0/0)
Orcish things <Ceorl> [1/14 @ 13:38] (0/0)
Some thoughts <Arod the Swift> [1/14 @ 12:26] (0/0)
*dashes across finish line* <NZ Strider> [1/14 @ 11:22] (1/5)

Ya beat me to it! <Matthew/Ugluk> [1/14 @ 12:07] (1/4)

Did I get them all? I'm sure <NZ Strider> [1/14 @ 12:10] (1/3)

Oh! Lugdush! <Matthew/Ugluk> [1/14 @ 12:19] (1/2)

Knew I couldn't <NZ Strider> [1/14 @ 12:27] (1/1)

Thanks! <Matthew/Ugluk> [1/14 @ 18:54] (0/0)

My explanations <Lothirienne> [1/14 @ 11:10] (0/0)
The Leader of the Pack <Froda> [1/14 @ 8:10] (0/0)
Here you go... <Kiskadee> [1/14 @ 7:03] (0/0)

The Bridge of Khazad-Dum #11: Scoring orcs. <Reverend> [1/14 @ 5:49] (8/9)

"1...2...5!" "Three, sire." <Atlas> [1/15 @ 4:19] (0/0)
Answer <Reverend> [1/14 @ 19:28] (0/0)
Orcs are like Stormtroopers. <RurouniKJS> [1/14 @ 19:07] (0/0)
Coming 'round the bend .... <Entmaiden> [1/14 @ 18:46] (0/0)
*hooray* what fun <gullygilly> [1/14 @ 15:12] (0/0)
*enters home stretch like a ball of fire* <NZ Strider> [1/14 @ 11:10] (0/0)
Answers <Kiskadee> [1/14 @ 8:36] (1/1)

Love your report! (No Text) <Entmaiden> [1/14 @ 18:50] (0/0)

exchange rate problems <Froda> [1/14 @ 8:23] (0/0)

The Bridge of Khazad-Dum #10: The wrath of Frodo. <Reverend> [1/14 @ 5:47] (11/12)

Answer <Reverend> [1/14 @ 19:32] (0/0)
tiny addition <notlost> [1/14 @ 19:29] (1/1)

Nice thought. (No Text) <Reverend> [1/14 @ 19:54] (0/0)

Deep in the heart of the fattest, most timid Hobbit lies a fierce courage. <RurouniKJS> [1/14 @ 19:08] (0/0)
Still waters run deep .... <Entmaiden> [1/14 @ 18:37] (0/0)
Frodo and Sting <Smeagol's Therapist> [1/14 @ 18:36] (0/0)
parallels between Frodo and Bilbo <gullygilly> [1/14 @ 15:25] (0/0)
*really cruising now* <NZ Strider> [1/14 @ 10:51] (0/0)
His friend's in danger <Eledhwen> [1/14 @ 10:28] (0/0)
*scribbles, erases, scribbles* <Kiskadee> [1/14 @ 9:52] (0/0)
Frodo Gets Mad & Gets Even <Froda> [1/14 @ 8:51] (0/0)
Maybe he has had some traumatic experiences with troll-feet in the past? <Draupne> [1/14 @ 7:00] (0/0)

The Bridge of Khazad-Dum #9: Trollish physiology. <Reverend> [1/14 @ 5:46] (12/13)

Answer <Reverend> [1/14 @ 20:02] (0/0)
Trolls <Morwen> [1/14 @ 19:31] (0/0)
Concerning Trolls. <RurouniKJS> [1/14 @ 19:09] (0/0)
Shaft of light maneuver <Entmaiden> [1/14 @ 18:33] (0/0)
Etxra Information from Tales from the perilious realm <Bill Hubbard> [1/14 @ 16:22] (0/0)
Trolls and Spontaneous Combustion <gullygilly> [1/14 @ 15:40] (0/0)
My try <Matthew/Ugluk> [1/14 @ 13:21] (0/0)
*builds up head of steam* <NZ Strider> [1/14 @ 10:35] (1/1)

Toeless foot <Gandalf's Staff> [1/15 @ 3:06] (0/0)

Comparing <Eledhwen> [1/14 @ 10:25] (0/0)
Selected questions... <Kiskadee> [1/14 @ 10:05] (0/0)
trolling for information <Froda> [1/14 @ 9:33] (0/0)
Re 3 <Draupne> [1/14 @ 7:14] (0/0)

The Bridge of Khazad-Dum #7: Troglodytic small unit tactics. <Reverend> [1/14 @ 5:44] (7/8)

Half of one, six a dozen of the other <Atlas> [1/15 @ 3:38] (0/0)
Answer <Reverend> [1/14 @ 19:53] (0/0)
Orcs are easily cowed in the short-term. <RurouniKJS> [1/14 @ 19:11] (0/0)
Strategic tactics <Entmaiden> [1/14 @ 18:28] (0/0)
Hobbits and Holes... <gullygilly> [1/14 @ 15:52] (0/0)
*soliders on* <NZ Strider> [1/14 @ 10:16] (1/1)

I was about to say that <Eledhwen> [1/14 @ 10:22] (0/0)

On #4 .... <Kiskadee> [1/14 @ 9:03] (0/0)

The Bridge of Khazad-Dum #7. Orcish Taxonomy <Reverend> [1/14 @ 5:43] (9/11)

Answer <Reverend> [1/14 @ 19:44] (0/0)
*signs up for class in progress* <summertime> [1/14 @ 19:21] (0/0)
There's orcses and then there's orcses. <RurouniKJS> [1/14 @ 19:12] (1/1)

"Yrch" is plural <Matthew/Ugluk> [1/14 @ 19:26] (0/0)

I disagree about the Goblins <Entmaiden> [1/14 @ 18:17] (1/1)

Black blood or red? <Matthew/Ugluk> [1/14 @ 19:16] (0/0)

Done. <gullygilly> [1/14 @ 16:06] (0/0)
A little simpler than that <Matthew/Ugluk> [1/14 @ 13:48] (0/0)
*Steels himself for another long slog* <NZ Strider> [1/14 @ 10:00] (0/0)
But then what do you make of Tolkien's letter 110? <Blue Wizard> [1/14 @ 7:15] (0/0)
brilliant! and now, of course, for an objection... <Froda> [1/14 @ 6:15] (0/0)

Book befitting the work <ripley> [1/14 @ 5:38] (1/4)

There are a couple of editions that come close... <Azree> [1/14 @ 5:54] (2/3)

I have both those. I got the red 'leather' one <Aunt Dora Baggins> [1/15 @ 15:25] (0/0)
I have the.. <Eglarest> [1/14 @ 17:45] (1/1)

Wow, those look gorgeous! <Azree> [1/14 @ 19:30] (0/0)

Question about Sauron <babysavr> [1/13 @ 23:33] (4/11)

Aaaaaaaah! <Callie> [1/15 @ 11:51] (0/0)
"Of old there was Sauron the Maia." <ElanorNorth> [1/14 @ 3:58] (1/3)

*bangs head against wall* <Nimrodel > [1/14 @ 6:16] (1/2)

naaaaaah...! hello they <ElanorNorth> [1/14 @ 6:40] (1/1)

Hi, stop that, both of you! <Draupne> [1/14 @ 7:25] (0/0)

I think that's the first time I've seen Christopher Lee wrong <Ataahua> [1/14 @ 1:12] (1/4)

well, I don't think it's specified in LOTR <fak> [1/14 @ 4:53] (1/3)

Not specifically, but... <Watson> [1/14 @ 5:19] (1/2)

Yes, if I'd been the reporter... <Nimrodel > [1/14 @ 6:13] (1/1)

But Saruman was a Maia too... (No Text) <Aunt Dora Baggins> [1/14 @ 15:19] (0/0)

you are right <isengart> [1/14 @ 0:30] (0/0)

On tolkiens treatment of women <E�rendil I Ciryamo> [1/13 @ 20:10] (9/34)

can you spell apologist? <summertime> [1/14 @ 18:13] (1/2)

Highest goal to sew a flag? <E�rendil I Ciryamo> [1/14 @ 21:52] (1/1)

you're dipping into the Sil. I knew you'd have to resort to that. (No Text) <summertime> [1/15 @ 11:21] (0/0)

I've always felt... <Aunt Dora Baggins> [1/14 @ 15:24] (0/0)
One minor, methodological point: Tolkien's corpus <NZ Strider> [1/14 @ 12:08] (2/3)

Very good point <E�rendil I Ciryamo> [1/14 @ 21:54] (0/0)
Erendis... <Loey> [1/14 @ 12:38] (1/1)

Yes, she's the most real of all his women. (No Text) <Aunt Dora Baggins> [1/14 @ 15:28] (0/0)

well, as a woman . . . <Annael> [1/14 @ 7:52] (3/4)

Arwen as inspiration <Serai> [1/15 @ 12:05] (0/0)
Well said <E�rendil I Ciryamo> [1/14 @ 21:58] (0/0)
exactly my point - and you wrote it really well! <Lothirienne> [1/14 @ 9:35] (1/1)

No No well said <E�rendil I Ciryamo> [1/14 @ 22:00] (0/0)

Remember Nerdanel. <Reverend> [1/14 @ 6:20] (1/3)

I've always liked Nerdanel <Loey> [1/14 @ 12:30] (1/2)

Have you realized.... <Reverend> [1/14 @ 14:37] (1/1)

ouch <Arador> [1/14 @ 18:22] (0/0)

I think you are too kind to the Professor, <Froda> [1/14 @ 5:33] (2/9)

Re: strong women <notlost> [1/14 @ 22:44] (0/0)
I would have to disagree <Groovicles> [1/14 @ 6:54] (1/7)

no, no! <Froda> [1/14 @ 7:01] (1/6)

arg <Groovicles> [1/14 @ 7:20] (1/5)

that wasn't what I meant, tho... <Froda> [1/14 @ 8:40] (1/4)

Well Shelob was quite wretched <Groovicles> [1/14 @ 10:55] (1/3)

I say people are getting too Freudian <Arador> [1/14 @ 18:33] (1/2)

just having a bit of Freudian fun ... :) (No Text) <Froda> [1/14 @ 19:06] (1/1)

that's what discussion is for ;-) (No Text) <Arador> [1/14 @ 20:27] (0/0)

Tolkein's women <A Gondorian > [1/13 @ 22:31] (1/4)

Women depicted by their absence <The Green Knight> [1/14 @ 6:41] (3/3)

Interesting, GK... <notlost> [1/14 @ 22:49] (0/0)
Not a surprising complaint <Smallbottle> [1/14 @ 17:00] (0/0)
Hmm, you do have a point there, Green Knight. <A Gondorian > [1/14 @ 12:50] (0/0)

You make many good points <Loey> [1/13 @ 22:25] (0/0)
mostly agree.... <Golfimbul> [1/13 @ 22:13] (0/0)

Did or didnt Arwen miss the boat? (Story Spoiler) <b_smith> [1/13 @ 19:24] (2/5)

This issue is by no means clear <Morwen> [1/13 @ 19:46] (0/0)
I think that.... <Varda Elentari> [1/13 @ 19:39] (1/3)

Not exactly <Watson> [1/13 @ 19:53] (2/2)

Watson, you have a gift... (No Text) <Lauralin> [1/13 @ 20:48] (0/0)
Thanks for setting me straight, Watson :-) (No Text) <Varda Elentari> [1/13 @ 19:55] (0/0)

Palantir pre-release advertising ? <Lacrimae Rerum> [1/13 @ 18:13] (2/2)

It was in the FOTR movie <Woodchuck> [1/14 @ 14:53] (0/0)
The first reference in the ROTK index is in "the Palantir" <Varda Elentari> [1/13 @ 19:02] (0/0)

Gollum question... <Goldilocks Took> [1/13 @ 18:04] (3/9)

Gollum's prey (some spoilers)... <Smeagol's Therapist> [1/13 @ 20:20] (2/2)

from your nickname I would <Goldilocks Took> [1/14 @ 17:25] (0/0)
"Poor birdses." :) (No Text) <D�rsarnien> [1/13 @ 21:08] (0/0)

Nobody ever said that Gollum was sweet. <Morwen> [1/13 @ 19:34] (1/4)

he ate baby orcs? <ElanorNorth> [1/14 @ 4:12] (1/3)

"Riddles in the Dark" <Morwen> [1/14 @ 5:24] (1/2)

right right.... but that brings up <ElanorNorth> [1/14 @ 5:44] (1/1)

Tolkien says in the Sil... <Morwen> [1/14 @ 6:12] (0/0)

I think... <Glorindiel> [1/13 @ 18:22] (0/0)

Who is Elessar? <Alskar> [1/13 @ 15:28] (2/7)

Is someone talking about me? <Aragorn_Elessar> [1/14 @ 8:47] (1/1)

The name was also foretold at his birth <NZ Strider> [1/14 @ 11:45] (0/0)

"I am Aragorn son of Arathorn and am called Elessar, the Elfstone . . ." (Story Spoiler - ROTK) <Annael> [1/13 @ 15:38] (2/4)

I think there's also something in UT <Nimfalma Took> [1/14 @ 17:29] (0/0)
In Elvish, you mean <PhantomS> [1/14 @ 4:40] (1/2)

He said "the high tongue" <Annael> [1/14 @ 8:04] (1/1)

"Telcontar" is Quenya <Blue Wizard> [1/14 @ 10:13] (0/0)

What was Smaug doing? <Lumad�n> [1/13 @ 14:31] (5/7)

Dragons <PhantomS> [1/14 @ 5:23] (0/0)
In Middle-Earth, there's no such thing as a friendly dragon. <RurouniKJS> [1/13 @ 17:30] (0/0)
why would Smaug help Middle Earth <gullygilly> [1/13 @ 15:27] (1/2)

Because he might have been in danger <Lumad�n> [1/13 @ 17:25] (1/1)

Pick up the Sil sometime... <Nimrodel > [1/14 @ 6:21] (0/0)

Sauron might have used the dragon to terrible effect <Narya> [1/13 @ 15:11] (0/0)
when do you mean? (No Text) <spudgun> [1/13 @ 14:33] (0/0)

what is a barrow wright???? (No Text) <Freda> [1/13 @ 14:05] (2/5)

A barrow-wight (at least in the LotR) is <NZ Strider> [1/13 @ 14:39] (2/3)

thank you (No Text) <Freda> [1/14 @ 13:24] (0/0)
barrow downs <spudgun> [1/13 @ 14:48] (1/1)

The barrow-downs (which by the way <NZ Strider> [1/13 @ 14:56] (0/0)

a fallen soldier of long ago (No Text) <spudgun> [1/13 @ 14:29] (0/0)

Tacticians & students of war <Annael> [1/13 @ 14:03] (4/6)

Mostly covered already <Atlas> [1/15 @ 2:25] (1/1)

If you it makes you feel any better, <NZ Strider> [1/15 @ 2:46] (0/0)

Tactics <Ceorl> [1/14 @ 12:35] (0/0)
*puts on Sun Tzu robes* <PhantomS> [1/14 @ 4:50] (0/0)
Dunharrow lies eastwards of Helm's Deep. <NZ Strider> [1/13 @ 14:45] (1/1)

also . . . <Ehtemir> [1/13 @ 19:12] (0/0)

wormtongue <funreading> [1/13 @ 13:12] (2/5)

"Wormtongue" -- or, to give him is real name, <NZ Strider> [1/13 @ 14:10] (1/2)

Well done as usual, NZStrider. <Morwen> [1/13 @ 16:43] (1/1)

Agreed! <White Lady of Rohan> [1/13 @ 22:57] (0/0)

He served neither Theoden nor Sauron. <Nenya> [1/13 @ 14:01] (1/1)

Thank you! (No Text) <funreading> [1/13 @ 14:05] (0/0)

I stumbled across this article in the National Catholic Register <Aunt Dora Baggins> [1/13 @ 10:49] (14/87)

It's the tone of smug triumphalism that is so apalling <Smallbottle> [1/14 @ 21:21] (0/0)
some reactions remind me of Saruman... <Aethelstan> [1/14 @ 8:41] (3/11)

**paddling in out of the shadows** <Goldilocks Took> [1/14 @ 20:35] (0/0)
Why do you do this? <Loey> [1/14 @ 12:46] (1/2)

Attempting to pour oil on troubled waters... <NZ Strider> [1/14 @ 13:30] (1/1)

Thank you <Loey> [1/14 @ 13:42] (0/0)

But true wisdom... <Watson> [1/14 @ 9:08] (1/6)

not the purpose of the article <Aethelstan> [1/14 @ 9:13] (1/5)

Not a full justification... <Watson> [1/14 @ 10:06] (2/4)

thanks, Watson <Aethelstan> [1/14 @ 13:48] (0/0)
Pearce has addressed these issues at length <Tar_Minastir> [1/14 @ 12:04] (1/2)

Great minds think alike, huh? <NZ Strider> [1/14 @ 12:12] (1/1)

You beat me by a minute. . . <Tar_Minastir> [1/14 @ 12:17] (0/0)

I would say that this thread... <Reverend> [1/14 @ 6:37] (0/0)
After following this thread... <Watson> [1/14 @ 6:12] (2/3)

Pearce has written a book on Tolkien <NZ Strider> [1/14 @ 12:04] (1/1)

thanks, NZ Strider... <Aethelstan> [1/14 @ 13:35] (0/0)

Good insight, Watson <Entmaiden> [1/14 @ 6:56] (0/0)

I'm always amazed <Serai> [1/14 @ 0:59] (0/0)
Ugh! The arrogance! <Loey> [1/13 @ 19:18] (2/12)

I was rather shocked... <Golfimbul> [1/13 @ 22:02] (1/1)

I think most <Atlas> [1/15 @ 1:33] (0/0)

you may be an atheist, <Aethelstan> [1/13 @ 19:45] (2/9)

I'm not the one who wrote this: <Loey> [1/13 @ 22:08] (3/7)

there's worse! look more closely! <Froda> [1/14 @ 5:14] (0/0)
It's not surprising <Serai> [1/14 @ 1:09] (1/3)

and you are just as uncompromising in your Truth, <Aethelstan> [1/14 @ 8:43] (1/2)

So basically <Serai> [1/14 @ 18:31] (1/1)

trying to be conciliatory, Serai <Aethelstan> [1/14 @ 19:29] (0/0)

not at all <Aethelstan> [1/13 @ 22:17] (1/1)

To quote Tolkien again... <CAhobbit> [1/13 @ 22:30] (0/0)

I agree... <CAhobbit> [1/13 @ 21:47] (0/0)

Oh, dear. <Julie of the pointed ears> [1/13 @ 18:57] (2/16)

Very interesting points. And by the way <Serai> [1/14 @ 1:15] (0/0)
oh dear, indeed <Aethelstan> [1/13 @ 20:40] (3/14)

Obviously <Julie of the pointed ears> [1/14 @ 10:22] (0/0)
It depends on your point of view <Serai> [1/14 @ 1:21] (1/6)

i'm sorry <Aethelstan> [1/14 @ 9:02] (2/5)

Just as I said <Serai> [1/14 @ 18:30] (1/1)

if you could lay aside <Aethelstan> [1/14 @ 19:35] (0/0)

The old adage about Religion and Politics.... <Ceorl> [1/14 @ 9:36] (1/2)

absolutely <Aethelstan> [1/14 @ 9:39] (1/1)

No problem, it was a pleasure to 'cross swords'in such a civilised manner� :-) (No Text) <Ceorl> [1/14 @ 10:04] (0/0)

Aethelstan, it's fine. I also <NZ Strider> [1/13 @ 20:55] (1/5)

i read your post, NZ Strider... <Aethelstan> [1/13 @ 20:58] (1/4)

Thanks for it. And the comments, <NZ Strider> [1/13 @ 21:04] (1/3)

NZ Strider, can we get married? <D�rsarnien> [1/13 @ 21:18] (1/2)

My first proposal over the web... <NZ Strider> [1/13 @ 21:24] (1/1)

haha! Feelin' a little warm m'self. <D�rsarnien> [1/13 @ 21:39] (0/0)

I always wondered about March 25th... <RurouniKJS> [1/13 @ 16:20] (2/6)

March 25 also has historical significance <Tar_Minastir> [1/14 @ 11:45] (2/2)

Of course March 25 was <Curious> [1/14 @ 16:05] (0/0)
Thanks for that; I didn't know that. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [1/14 @ 12:38] (0/0)

Consider also that the Fellowship <Curious> [1/13 @ 16:54] (2/2)

X-Mas <GeoffreySmallshoes> [1/14 @ 7:15] (0/0)
Good info! (No Text) <RurouniKJS> [1/13 @ 17:26] (0/0)

Annoyingly triumphalist tone to the article... <Ceorl> [1/13 @ 13:26] (3/13)

...speaking of triumphalism, <Aethelstan> [1/13 @ 19:38] (0/0)
hey, dont bash the catholics.... <mithrandir24> [1/13 @ 15:18] (0/0)
Several Catholic publications reviewed <NZ Strider> [1/13 @ 14:29] (1/10)

I fear I spoke hastily on this issue <Ceorl> [1/14 @ 9:40] (1/9)

Ridiculous comment... <Dolphincrc> [1/14 @ 12:03] (2/8)

Oi Dolphincrc! <Ceorl> [1/14 @ 13:17] (0/0)
Hey, come on! Please, <NZ Strider> [1/14 @ 12:36] (1/6)

agreed, NZ Strider <Aethelstan> [1/14 @ 13:31] (1/5)

Because the religious aspect of Tolkien's work <NZ Strider> [1/14 @ 13:40] (1/4)

I hope I haven't exceeded the bounds of civility... <Ceorl> [1/14 @ 13:56] (2/3)

I think we're still <NZ Strider> [1/14 @ 13:59] (0/0)
for what it's worth, <Aethelstan> [1/14 @ 13:58] (1/1)

I appreciate your kind words, have made me feel much better :-) (No Text) <Ceorl> [1/14 @ 14:16] (0/0)

I agree with Idril <Entmaiden> [1/13 @ 13:15] (1/1)

Thank you. :) (No Text) <Serai> [1/14 @ 1:23] (0/0)

This is exactly what Tolkien tried to avoid <Curious> [1/13 @ 12:27] (4/7)

well, duh... <Dolphincrc> [1/14 @ 12:32] (0/0)
Agreed. <D�rsarnien> [1/13 @ 18:04] (0/0)
Dead on. (No Text) <Reverend> [1/13 @ 13:32] (0/0)
Of course I'm no expert but.... <CAhobbit> [1/13 @ 12:55] (2/3)

Finally, some reason! <Dolphincrc> [1/14 @ 12:24] (0/0)
I agree with you there. (No Text) <Julie of the pointed ears> [1/13 @ 19:32] (1/1)

Well. Ouch no need to be mean. (No Text) <CAhobbit> [1/13 @ 19:38] (0/0)

thank you <gullygilly> [1/13 @ 11:54] (0/0)
I do wish this was a much longer article. <Reverend> [1/13 @ 11:10] (3/4)

Yes, I thought its tone was annoying, too <Idril Celebrindal> [1/13 @ 13:05] (1/1)

I didn't, because... <Aunt Dora Baggins> [1/13 @ 13:38] (0/0)

I don't expect they thought us heathen would read it at all :-) (No Text) <Aunt Dora Baggins> [1/13 @ 12:05] (0/0)
lol! but a longer article might annoy "us heathen" more! (No Text) <Froda> [1/13 @ 11:46] (0/0)

interesting <spudgun> [1/13 @ 11:07] (0/0)

More on Belerian please, and Thingol too. <irpacynot> [1/13 @ 8:55] (3/5)

The Teleri <PhantomS> [1/14 @ 5:00] (0/0)
Some answers <Ceorl> [1/13 @ 9:58] (1/1)

Aha. Thanks. <irpacynot> [1/13 @ 15:08] (0/0)

Beleriand is part of Middle-Earth. <Reverend> [1/13 @ 9:47] (1/1)

No, don't tell me, thanks. (No Text) <irpacynot> [1/13 @ 14:58] (0/0)

Silm. queries (Story Spoiler - Silmarillion) <Wade the White> [1/13 @ 7:30] (3/3)

Fingolfin, the King! <PhantomS> [1/14 @ 5:14] (0/0)
Some answers... <Elwen> [1/13 @ 7:50] (0/0)
A moral victory for Fingolfin.... <Reverend> [1/13 @ 7:50] (0/0)

Rohorric (spelling?) <GeoffreySmallshoes> [1/13 @ 7:25] (1/2)

You're both right. <NZ Strider> [1/13 @ 10:20] (1/1)

Thank you <GeoffreySmallshoes> [1/13 @ 10:55] (0/0)

Is it just me, or did Gandalf not like being in Middle Earth? <Groovicles> [1/13 @ 6:36] (2/4)

Elrond says: "It's the smell. He feels...saturated by it" ;) (No Text) <sundering_c> [1/13 @ 11:15] (1/1)

OMG, i nearly died <Idaho> [1/13 @ 12:39] (0/0)

Quite the opposite <Watson> [1/13 @ 7:17] (1/1)

Watson, that is an excellent reply. (No Text) <Narya> [1/13 @ 13:13] (0/0)

Not five pages into the rereading... <Works of Feanor> [1/13 @ 3:44] (2/2)

Basically, the term "Ainur" includes <NZ Strider> [1/13 @ 10:46] (0/0)
some answers <PhantomS> [1/13 @ 4:34] (0/0)

Pity and Mercy <Serai> [1/13 @ 0:01] (8/20)

Frodo was special <Cyberia> [1/13 @ 22:33] (2/2)

Yes, great stuff! Indeed, alone of the people in LOTR <Serai> [1/14 @ 3:22] (0/0)
beautiful analysis (No Text) <gullygilly> [1/14 @ 2:20] (0/0)

A beautiful and thoughtful analysis.... <mallorn-ws> [1/13 @ 20:08] (1/1)

Yes, that distresse me as well. <Serai> [1/14 @ 3:08] (0/0)

Frodo judges himself harshly. <Curious> [1/13 @ 12:47] (2/2)

Gandalf is indeed an angelic being <Serai> [1/14 @ 3:04] (0/0)
Excellent point also :) (No Text) <Dursarnien> [1/13 @ 15:50] (0/0)

Yike! <gullygilly> [1/13 @ 12:36] (1/1)

I have read Jung, yes. <Serai> [1/14 @ 2:38] (0/0)

Wow, thanks! <Aunt Dora Baggins> [1/13 @ 10:56] (1/1)

You're welcome. Thank YOU. :) (No Text) <Serai> [1/14 @ 3:42] (0/0)

I would hesitate... <Watson> [1/13 @ 6:52] (1/1)

Thank you, Watson. Wonderful thoughts! I guess I should <Serai> [1/14 @ 2:35] (0/0)

Interesting! <Smokering> [1/13 @ 2:47] (0/0)
'I am wounded with knife, sting, and tooth .... (Mini-Spoiler) <Dursarnien> [1/13 @ 1:51] (3/4)

I would hesitate to call it "revenge" <Serai> [1/14 @ 1:39] (0/0)
What I make of Frodo's initial "no mercy" reaction to Gollum <mallorn-ws> [1/13 @ 20:02] (1/1)

And a good thought, too, thankyou. <D�rsarnien> [1/13 @ 21:36] (0/0)

Excellent point. (No Text) <Curious> [1/13 @ 12:33] (0/0)

For someone who wasn't a 'professional author,' <Dursarnien> [1/12 @ 22:35] (8/13)

Another voice in the fracas. <D�rsarnien> [1/13 @ 17:46] (0/0)
and of course Gandalf's "mercy" speech <Annael> [1/13 @ 15:43] (0/0)
My favorite passages <Hobbit Lori> [1/13 @ 15:04] (0/0)
I may not have this exactly (from memory) <Annael> [1/13 @ 14:15] (1/3)

I don't even remember that quote! <Dursarnien> [1/13 @ 15:34] (1/2)

When they leave Tom Bombadil's house <Annael> [1/13 @ 15:39] (1/1)

Aha! I spy it. (No Text) <D�rsarnien> [1/13 @ 20:53] (0/0)

Hope I remember correctly... <Dolphincrc> [1/13 @ 12:12] (1/1)

That first one was really echoing in my mind... <Aunt Dora Baggins> [1/13 @ 13:45] (0/0)

I don't have it with me, but... <Aunt Dora Baggins> [1/13 @ 11:02] (0/0)
see below, "The Bridge of Khazad-Dum," <Froda> [1/13 @ 10:45] (1/1)

'Professional authors' :) <Dursarnien> [1/13 @ 15:43] (0/0)

My two cents <Meira> [1/13 @ 8:21] (0/0)

OT: Re-opening the 'Angles' debate . . . <Pukel-man> [1/12 @ 20:37] (5/8)

Thanks for that Pukel-man (No Text) <Kiskadee> [1/13 @ 18:06] (0/0)
Interesting !!! (No Text) <gullygilly> [1/13 @ 12:14] (0/0)
Interesting <Hengist> [1/13 @ 6:57] (0/0)
Cheers Pukel-man! Some fascinating... <Ceorl> [1/13 @ 4:01] (1/3)

Sceaf? <Reverend> [1/13 @ 7:05] (2/2)

"Beowulf" begins with the history of "Scyld Scefing" -- <NZ Strider> [1/13 @ 10:42] (0/0)
No I think they are the same.... <Ceorl> [1/13 @ 9:19] (0/0)

Fascinating. Thank you. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [1/12 @ 21:19] (0/0)

The Bridge of Khazad-Dum #6: Mapping Moria.. <Reverend> [1/12 @ 19:31] (13/16)

I want the guy who drew the plans for the Brady Bunch house <Entmaiden> [1/14 @ 8:47] (0/0)
Could you convert that to kilometers please <Leto> [1/13 @ 19:32] (0/0)
What the....?!? <RurouniKJS> [1/13 @ 12:38] (0/0)
In all fairness... <gullygilly> [1/13 @ 12:24] (0/0)
two questions & one comment <Froda> [1/13 @ 11:54] (0/0)
If I read this correctly <Curious> [1/13 @ 11:29] (1/2)

Excuse me <Reverend> [1/13 @ 13:56] (1/1)

That makes more sense, but <Curious> [1/13 @ 15:36] (0/0)

Do Real Women <Morwen> [1/13 @ 11:26] (0/0)
Could you? <The Silent Watcher> [1/13 @ 11:12] (0/0)
I have no directional sense! <gullygilly> [1/13 @ 11:08] (0/0)
Horrible flashbacks to secondary school maths <Ceorl> [1/13 @ 4:04] (0/0)
All this talk about feet <Draupne> [1/13 @ 1:29] (0/0)
As a follower of Calvin I find <Kiskadee> [1/12 @ 22:44] (0/0)
Breathes sigh of relief. <NZ Strider> [1/12 @ 22:44] (1/1)

On second thought, make that <NZ Strider> [1/13 @ 11:11] (0/0)

The Bridge of Khazad-Dum #5: Gandalf's Challenge. <Reverend> [1/12 @ 19:29] (13/15)

Orcs and their leaders <Entmaiden> [1/14 @ 8:15] (0/0)
In the name of the Great Jehovah and the Continental Congress <Aunt Dora Baggins> [1/13 @ 14:23] (1/1)

That was the press release. <Reverend> [1/14 @ 5:54] (0/0)

A bluff. <RurouniKJS> [1/13 @ 12:40] (0/0)
Challenge <Stanislaus Bocian> [1/13 @ 12:30] (0/0)
Challenging Gandalf's Challenge <gullygilly> [1/13 @ 11:06] (0/0)
Don't the good guys always issue a challenge?!? <Curious> [1/13 @ 10:36] (0/0)
challenges galore <Froda> [1/13 @ 8:41] (0/0)
*hands in homework* <PhantomS> [1/13 @ 6:35] (0/0)
Could it be... <dungolfin> [1/13 @ 4:54] (0/0)
Challenges! <Ceorl> [1/13 @ 4:35] (1/1)

Blast! Ignore my comment about Uruks <Ceorl> [1/13 @ 4:41] (0/0)

There's no such thing as a smart Troll <Draupne> [1/13 @ 1:13] (0/0)
A "challenging" question :-) <Kiskadee> [1/12 @ 22:37] (0/0)
In the short rows (if anyone understands that expression) gets second wind <NZ Strider> [1/12 @ 22:24] (0/0)

The Bridge of Khazad-Dum #4: Was it well that the pool had sunk a little? <Reverend> [1/12 @ 19:28] (8/9)

The Watcher's swimming hole <Entmaiden> [1/14 @ 7:25] (0/0)
What trap? <RurouniKJS> [1/13 @ 12:42] (0/0)
The Watcher and the pool <Curious> [1/13 @ 11:54] (0/0)
questions...so many questions... <gullygilly> [1/13 @ 10:41] (0/0)
They had to get in. <Morwen> [1/12 @ 22:22] (0/0)
Whew.... <Kiskadee> [1/12 @ 22:17] (1/1)

the cat-door <Froda> [1/13 @ 8:46] (0/0)

Starts getting an adrenaline high... <NZ Strider> [1/12 @ 22:00] (0/0)
As to 1 and 2... <Nemain> [1/12 @ 21:37] (0/0)

The Bridge of Khazad-Dum #3: Why wait five years? <Reverend> [1/12 @ 19:27] (7/7)

Where was the Balrog? <Entmaiden> [1/14 @ 7:16] (0/0)
The Shadow BEEN lengthened. <RurouniKJS> [1/13 @ 12:45] (0/0)
Response <Stanislaus Bocian> [1/13 @ 12:15] (0/0)
Why do you assume the Watcher appeared <Curious> [1/13 @ 12:12] (0/0)
I think I�m getting dizzy thinking so much. <gullygilly> [1/13 @ 10:23] (0/0)
Here you go... <Kiskadee> [1/12 @ 21:55] (0/0)
Soldiers valiantly on.. <NZ Strider> [1/12 @ 21:46] (0/0)

The Bridge of Khazad-Dum #2: The fate of Balin's Folk. <Reverend> [1/12 @ 19:23] (11/11)

Onward! <Entmaiden> [1/14 @ 6:28] (0/0)
We cannot get out... <RurouniKJS> [1/13 @ 12:48] (0/0)
why didn't they use the shaft to get out? <Curious> [1/13 @ 11:40] (0/0)
the knowing of one's fate <Lothirienne> [1/13 @ 10:06] (0/0)
here goes... <gullygilly> [1/13 @ 9:59] (0/0)
stuffiness, horror, twitchiness, <Froda> [1/13 @ 8:25] (0/0)
My thoughts <Kimi> [1/12 @ 22:04] (0/0)
This scene makes me a bit claustrophobic. <Morwen> [1/12 @ 21:39] (0/0)
Do we get extra credit for UUTs? <Kiskadee> [1/12 @ 21:21] (0/0)
Grits teeth and slogs through... <NZ Strider> [1/12 @ 21:09] (0/0)
Would fate repeat itself?... <Nemain> [1/12 @ 20:29] (0/0)

The Bridge of Khazad-Dum #1: The Chamber of Mazarbul. <Reverend> [1/12 @ 19:22] (14/17)

Here's my pitiful attempt to stay on track <Entmaiden> [1/14 @ 6:15] (0/0)
I'll never catch up, but here goes. <nerdanel50> [1/13 @ 21:08] (0/0)
I feel like Ash trying to become a Pokemon master... <RurouniKJS> [1/13 @ 12:54] (0/0)
My homework is only partially done... can I get partial credit? <Lothirienne> [1/13 @ 10:00] (0/0)
My reply... <gullygilly> [1/13 @ 8:53] (0/0)
Two things to add. <Curious> [1/13 @ 8:19] (1/1)

Addendum about that shaft. <Curious> [1/13 @ 9:10] (0/0)

trying some hesitant hypotheses... <Froda> [1/13 @ 8:08] (0/0)
I'm exhausted. <Kimi> [1/12 @ 21:32] (1/1)

The top score on question 1. <Reverend> [1/14 @ 6:13] (0/0)

My thoughts <Morwen> [1/12 @ 21:19] (0/0)
Waves a white flag <Altaira> [1/12 @ 21:07] (1/1)

You and me two :-) <Nemain> [1/12 @ 21:27] (0/0)

I need a withdrawal slip... <Kiskadee> [1/12 @ 20:54] (0/0)
Good grief! You're not going to keep this pace up are you? <NZ Strider> [1/12 @ 20:47] (0/0)
as to 4 and 5... <Nemain> [1/12 @ 20:20] (0/0)
As for 3... <Nemain> [1/12 @ 20:17] (0/0)

Bambodil: Not about his identity <A man> [1/12 @ 18:51] (4/6)

so much to talk about <Aethelstan> [1/12 @ 20:19] (0/0)
The earth abides.... <Teri945> [1/12 @ 19:20] (0/0)
Gandalf was going on vacation! <Entmaiden> [1/12 @ 19:13] (0/0)
Gandalf says Bombadil would not <Curious> [1/12 @ 19:02] (1/2)

Bombadil is not.... <Reverend> [1/12 @ 19:15] (1/1)

Well you know my answer to that. <Curious> [1/12 @ 19:19] (0/0)

Where's Beleriand? <irpacynot> [1/12 @ 18:16] (1/3)

That's it, right there under the ocean! <Curious> [1/12 @ 19:04] (1/2)

Numenor sank as well, so... <irpacynot> [1/13 @ 5:46] (1/1)

It's another piece of land (No Text) <PhantomS> [1/14 @ 5:14] (0/0)

Aragons Mother? <n'Jaelle> [1/12 @ 17:49] (1/2)

Not Elvish. <Reverend> [1/12 @ 17:59] (1/1)

_Almost_ Everything... <Ostadan> [1/13 @ 8:03] (0/0)

Languages <Godsmack241> [1/12 @ 15:58] (2/2)

awsome <Godsmack241> [1/12 @ 16:26] (0/0)
This website has all the information you want (and a downloadable course for Quenya!) (No Text - Link Inside) <NZ Strider> [1/12 @ 16:09] (0/0)

how physical was Galadriel? <Lorien-lover> [1/12 @ 15:56] (4/7)

Presumably less so after the birth of Celebrian <Kimi> [1/12 @ 19:55] (1/2)

what about Aragorn... <fealaure> [1/12 @ 20:50] (1/1)

Yes, very interesting. <Kimi> [1/12 @ 21:46] (0/0)

From Unfinished Tales <Altaira> [1/12 @ 17:41] (0/0)
We are told... <Reverend> [1/12 @ 17:31] (0/0)
Sorta got the wrong impression from this question at first... <NZ Strider> [1/12 @ 16:16] (1/1)

Elf female activity <PhantomS> [1/13 @ 4:37] (0/0)

Elrond and Celebrian <Lauralin> [1/12 @ 15:15] (3/5)

Thank you!� I really appreciate the <Lauralin> [1/13 @ 19:55] (0/0)
By the way, Elrond is the son of Earendil ... <Reverend> [1/12 @ 17:53] (0/0)
I imagine the two met, got to know each other a bit, <NZ Strider> [1/12 @ 16:28] (1/2)

Well how did they meet? <Lauralin> [1/12 @ 16:51] (1/1)

It was the year 100 of the Third Age... <Reverend> [1/12 @ 19:11] (0/0)

Question the third... <Lauralin> [1/12 @ 15:03] (5/6)

Thanks everybody! :) (No Text) <Lauralin> [1/13 @ 20:49] (0/0)
It's not a public place <PhantomS> [1/13 @ 6:21] (0/0)
Yes <Watson> [1/12 @ 15:17] (1/1)

Yowsa! (No Text) <irpacynot> [1/12 @ 17:55] (0/0)

Yes... <CAhobbit> [1/12 @ 15:13] (0/0)
i think so <spudgun> [1/12 @ 15:09] (0/0)

Question the second... <Lauralin> [1/12 @ 14:56] (4/4)

Thanks everybody! :) (No Text) <Lauralin> [1/13 @ 20:54] (0/0)
My impression is.... <Reverend> [1/12 @ 17:41] (0/0)
The only clue <Altaira> [1/12 @ 17:29] (0/0)
We really don't how and at what point in time <NZ Strider> [1/12 @ 16:31] (0/0)

Got some questions, you got answers? <Lauralin> [1/12 @ 14:52] (2/2)

Thanks Watson! :) (No Text) <Lauralin> [1/13 @ 20:52] (0/0)
Possible... <Watson> [1/12 @ 15:05] (0/0)

Book Help <Godsmack241> [1/12 @ 13:58] (1/3)

Silmarillion <Endasil> [1/12 @ 14:02] (1/2)

i agree, go with the sil (No Text) <mithrandir24> [1/12 @ 14:42] (1/1)

so true <spudgun> [1/12 @ 14:47] (0/0)

Istari question (careful...thought-provoking) <Endasil> [1/12 @ 13:54] (3/4)

It's because... <Watson> [1/12 @ 15:25] (1/1)

I'd say that covers it. (No Text) <Reverend> [1/12 @ 18:02] (0/0)

mabye olorin was the wisest maia, not the wisest of wizards (No Text) <mithrandir24> [1/12 @ 14:41] (0/0)
wisdom and humility <Aethelstan> [1/12 @ 14:11] (0/0)

Journey in the Dark 9: Summary and Set Up <Nimfalma Took> [1/12 @ 13:43] (13/15)

Thank you Nimfalma! (No Text) <nerdanel50> [1/13 @ 20:38] (0/0)
Thanks Nimfalma ! (No Text) <Kiskadee> [1/13 @ 17:58] (0/0)
thanks for the hard work <gullygilly> [1/13 @ 12:58] (0/0)
thankyou Nimfalma... <Nemain> [1/12 @ 20:31] (0/0)
hey, thanx! (No Text) <Froda> [1/12 @ 19:46] (0/0)
Thank you for the discussion and the honor <Curious> [1/12 @ 19:12] (0/0)
*Editor's Correction* <Nimfalma Took> [1/12 @ 18:04] (0/0)
Thanks, Nimfala (No Text) <Reverend> [1/12 @ 17:36] (0/0)
Well done Nimfalma! <Altaira> [1/12 @ 17:03] (0/0)
Thank you, Nimfalma! (No Text) <NZ Strider> [1/12 @ 16:31] (0/0)
Thanks, Nimfalma! (No Text) <Morwen> [1/12 @ 15:09] (0/0)
Thanks, Ninfalma <Entmaiden> [1/12 @ 14:25] (1/1)

With matching highlighters, I might add (No Text) <Entmaiden> [1/12 @ 14:25] (0/0)

Thanks, Nimfalma! Psst! <Kimi> [1/12 @ 14:00] (1/1)

Thanks, Kimi! <Nimfalma Took> [1/12 @ 18:06] (0/0)

would Este have healed frodo's hand when he went to valinor? (No Text) <mithrandir24> [1/12 @ 12:18] (1/1)

sounds like a good idea to me (No Text) <Golfimbul> [1/12 @ 23:28] (0/0)

Gandalf's ring <Isildour> [1/12 @ 12:17] (2/4)

The Elven rings... <Watson> [1/12 @ 15:33] (0/0)
his ring is..... <mithrandir24> [1/12 @ 12:21] (1/2)

also.... <mithrandir24> [1/12 @ 12:22] (1/1)

sorry, the ring enlightens his spirit :) (No Text) <mithrandir24> [1/12 @ 12:37] (0/0)

Legolas and ring <mithrandir24> [1/12 @ 12:17] (1/3)

Could be <Endasil> [1/12 @ 14:05] (1/2)

Not lust.... <Falathar> [1/12 @ 14:35] (1/1)

Like Elrond or Galadriel.... <Kathira> [1/13 @ 18:03] (0/0)

Minas Tirith's population <Ceorl> [1/12 @ 10:10] (2/4)

Comparsion would be the easiest <thsmar> [1/12 @ 17:56] (1/1)

Should there be any more text to this reply THSMAR? <Ceorl> [1/13 @ 9:29] (0/0)

No idea <Eledhwen> [1/12 @ 10:36] (1/1)

Osgiliath was bigger at its height, but <Curious> [1/12 @ 11:25] (0/0)

Whoah... <A_Tossed_Dwarf> [1/12 @ 10:06] (2/4)

Not bad. While it's not the lightest <NZ Strider> [1/12 @ 10:36] (1/2)

Indeed. And: psst NZ . . . <Pukel-man> [1/12 @ 10:42] (1/1)

!!!! <Altaira> [1/12 @ 11:20] (0/0)

that explains... <gullygilly> [1/12 @ 10:09] (0/0)

Does anyone know...... <EevenStarr> [1/12 @ 9:13] (2/2)

Have you seen the ones in The Sil? <Altaira> [1/12 @ 9:35] (0/0)
Elves Geneology <Lotheriel> [1/12 @ 9:27] (0/0)

Ungoliant Maia? <irpacynot> [1/12 @ 8:45] (3/3)

Thanks. (No Text) <irpacynot> [1/12 @ 9:10] (0/0)
It is indeed unknown of what "race" Ungoliant was. <NZ Strider> [1/12 @ 9:02] (0/0)
Ungoliant Unknown <Reverend> [1/12 @ 8:55] (0/0)

Why aren't Sauron and Isidur invisible when they don the ring? <Suzette> [1/12 @ 8:40] (4/5)

Thanks everyone! (No Text) <Suzette> [1/12 @ 9:40] (0/0)
Invisibility <Ceorl> [1/12 @ 9:09] (1/1)

I'm looking forward a more leisurely read of LOTR this spring. <Suzette> [1/12 @ 9:44] (0/0)

Isildur and the ring.... <WhiteLadyEowyn> [1/12 @ 8:51] (0/0)
Isildur certainly does.... <Reverend> [1/12 @ 8:50] (0/0)

Gildor Inglorin, Finrod's son? <Thingolfin> [1/12 @ 6:58] (3/5)

All of this is to say... <Reverend> [1/12 @ 9:03] (0/0)
He says he is "Gildor Inglorion of the House of Finrod" <NZ Strider> [1/12 @ 8:16] (2/2)

He has the most beautiful name <WrightWords> [1/12 @ 9:01] (0/0)
Yes, but... <Lotheriel> [1/12 @ 8:30] (0/0)

Good question <Lotheriel> [1/12 @ 7:47] (0/0)

To Reverend ,NZS et al re Angles <Ceorl> [1/12 @ 6:51] (2/10)

The theory may indeed... <Reverend> [1/12 @ 8:41] (1/8)

Rev .My comment about Celtic conspiracies <Ceorl> [1/12 @ 9:46] (1/7)

Ceorl, my comment about... <Reverend> [1/12 @ 10:17] (2/6)

Oops Rev. looks like we've been grabbing sticks by the wrong end! <Ceorl> [1/12 @ 10:41] (0/0)
Btw, as I was 'requested' . . . <Pukel-man> [1/12 @ 10:29] (2/4)

A couple of years.... <Reverend> [1/12 @ 11:03] (0/0)
Pukel-man. I would be most interested <Ceorl> [1/12 @ 10:49] (1/2)

Well, first thoughts . . . <Pukel-man> [1/12 @ 10:51] (1/1)

A Mercian submit to a Jute? Never! ;-) <Ceorl> [1/12 @ 11:33] (0/0)

I saw it -- thanks. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [1/12 @ 7:56] (0/0)

Comments on quote from "Tolkien at the Two Towers of Academia" posted on home page <gullygilly> [1/12 @ 6:51] (5/7)

the analyses of LotR <Froda> [1/12 @ 20:00] (0/0)
in a way... <jadeshadow> [1/12 @ 13:16] (0/0)
perhaps... <Waterbaby> [1/12 @ 9:14] (0/0)
The article is too brief to substantiate <NZ Strider> [1/12 @ 8:10] (0/0)
No... <Lotheriel> [1/12 @ 7:49] (1/2)

Nor I <Ceorl> [1/12 @ 8:46] (1/1)

I'm worried... <jadeshadow> [1/12 @ 13:45] (0/0)

Where can I learn Quenya? <Galdor Ringeril> [1/12 @ 6:11] (1/1)

This site has a downloadable Quenya course (scroll down to find it) (No Text - Link Inside) <NZ Strider> [1/12 @ 7:46] (0/0)

Beren and Luthien in other stories? <Galdor Ringeril> [1/12 @ 6:09] (1/1)

This story was his own personal favourite. <NZ Strider> [1/12 @ 7:53] (0/0)

was lluvatar an elf? (No Text) <mithrandir24> [1/11 @ 19:56] (1/2)

No <Entmaiden> [1/11 @ 20:01] (1/1)

He was also called Eru. <Ataahua> [1/11 @ 20:36] (0/0)

Strictly....Languages,Magic� and Lore (plus tax) <PhantomS> [1/11 @ 14:14] (5/11)

Coming in late. <Reverend> [1/12 @ 5:59] (2/2)

lol. i've always wondered about that name too... <summertime> [1/12 @ 15:58] (0/0)
I always wondered about him <Tharangil> [1/12 @ 14:24] (0/0)

Quenya related thoughts (tax included) <Rog> [1/11 @ 16:41] (0/0)
*head hits desk* Okay, here we go! <NZ Strider> [1/11 @ 15:43] (3/4)

Regarding number 15... <FaramirFan> [1/12 @ 14:36] (1/1)

Yes -- he went by that name <NZ Strider> [1/12 @ 16:39] (0/0)

I'm impressed! <gullygilly> [1/12 @ 7:29] (0/0)
Aragorn's words <Falathar> [1/11 @ 15:58] (0/0)

Aragorn's exclamation <Falathar> [1/11 @ 15:13] (0/0)
The story of Shibboleth (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [1/11 @ 14:33] (0/0)

The Bridge of Kazad-Dum:� Syllabus <Reverend> [1/11 @ 13:33] (12/19)

No fair! This will make my discussion <Lothirienne> [1/12 @ 9:02] (0/0)
What's wrong with wearing plaid? (No Text) <Lotheriel> [1/12 @ 7:51] (1/1)

That requirement can be relieved... <Reverend> [1/12 @ 8:30] (0/0)

I'll go hit the books....with an axe! (No Text) <PhantomS> [1/12 @ 3:17] (0/0)
Do we get to grade the teacher for misspelling... <Watson> [1/11 @ 20:29] (1/2)

That'll cost you a full letter grade. (No Text) <Reverend> [1/11 @ 20:33] (1/1)

H? ;) (No Text) <Watson> [1/11 @ 21:24] (0/0)

*grumble, grumble, moan* homework on a weekend! <Entmaiden> [1/11 @ 20:00] (0/0)
Eep! "Reading Room regulars begin to understand: <Ataahua> [1/11 @ 15:15] (0/0)
Yikes! I'm hittin' the books, that's for sure! (No Text) <NZ Strider> [1/11 @ 15:03] (0/0)
Maybe for my next discussion <Curious> [1/11 @ 14:35] (1/2)

Quitter! (No Text) <Ufthak> [1/11 @ 15:36] (1/1)

Now that you mention it, I could <Curious> [1/11 @ 15:41] (0/0)

Also I was wondering...will you be grading on a curve? <gullygilly> [1/11 @ 14:01] (1/2)

An instructor of mine once said... <Reverend> [1/11 @ 14:27] (1/1)

you mean I'll be less than perfect -- "Inconceivable" (No Text) <gullygilly> [1/11 @ 15:07] (0/0)

lol! and there's a TEST at the end?! (No Text) <Froda> [1/11 @ 13:50] (0/0)
yikes! looks like work to me... <gullygilly> [1/11 @ 13:46] (0/0)
Ack! Looks like I better... <Kiskadee> [1/11 @ 13:39] (0/0)

Sauron Question <ash nazg01> [1/11 @ 12:46] (2/6)

Sauron being invisible and the Rings of Power *spoilers* <Gandalf> [1/11 @ 17:49] (1/1)

I'm countering myself here, but.. <PhantomS> [1/12 @ 3:14] (0/0)

It is. at least, <Reverend> [1/11 @ 13:02] (1/3)

It certainly poses a question- <PhantomS> [1/11 @ 13:24] (1/2)

But elves in The Hobbit could not see Bilbo. <Curious> [1/11 @ 14:20] (1/1)

they were drunk, some of em . Makes you *see* things :-) (No Text) <PhantomS> [1/12 @ 3:12] (0/0)

I invite and implore you to leave the safe confines of the "Reading Room" and join me and many other illiterates in our quest for knowledge; with regards to the (non?)seductive nature of the one ring...Oh yeah, we're talking about it in the "Movie Discussion" room, so please excuse the mess *wink* (No Text) <Ender & Bean> [1/11 @ 12:12] (1/6)

I assume that this has been modded solely for the long subject line? <NZ Strider> [1/11 @ 15:01] (2/5)

Well that's why I modded it, anyway. (No Text) <Ataahua> [1/11 @ 15:16] (1/3)

Thank you for clarifying. <Curious> [1/11 @ 15:34] (1/2)

On all TORN boards, actually, not just RR. (No Text) <Ataahua> [1/11 @ 19:24] (1/1)

Thanks. I wasn't sure <Curious> [1/11 @ 20:36] (0/0)

I agree, and in fact I modded it back up, but <Curious> [1/11 @ 15:06] (0/0)

can elves grow beards?? (No Text) <spudgun> [1/11 @ 11:49] (4/13)

Yes <GeoffreySmallshoes> [1/13 @ 7:20] (0/0)
its just that in FOTR elrond has a shadow, but couldnt see any elf beards (No Text) <spudgun> [1/11 @ 11:59] (2/5)

its cuz he's half human... <helwraith> [1/12 @ 13:24] (0/0)
I don't understand. (No Text) <Curious> [1/11 @ 14:11] (1/3)

a lot of blokes get a shadow on their face, even if theyve shaved that morning (No Text) <spudgun> [1/11 @ 14:41] (1/2)

So you <Curious> [1/11 @ 15:36] (1/1)

no no, i mean the in the movie (No Text) <spudgun> [1/11 @ 15:41] (0/0)

I'd say so, just not Elven like, not slender and elegant (No Text) <Salogel> [1/11 @ 11:53] (0/0)
Yes - Cirdan had a beard (No Text) <Aragorn_Elessar> [1/11 @ 11:53] (1/4)

is that described in the sil? <spudgun> [1/11 @ 12:02] (2/3)

In the prologue of FOTR the movie <Hengist> [1/11 @ 12:16] (1/1)

you are right Aragorn Ellessar <spudgun> [1/11 @ 12:23] (0/0)

At the end of RotK <Aragorn_Elessar> [1/11 @ 12:06] (0/0)

Just bought the Sil, and <Aragorn_Elessar> [1/11 @ 11:45] (1/5)

its more of a brief plot summary of the book (No Text) <spudgun> [1/11 @ 11:47] (1/4)

So I shouldn't read it before reading the actual book, then? (No Text) <Aragorn_Elessar> [1/11 @ 12:50] (1/3)

depends how much you already know (No Text) <spudgun> [1/11 @ 13:15] (1/2)

Hardly anything (No Text) <Aragorn_Elessar> [1/11 @ 13:23] (1/1)

then just read the book <spudgun> [1/11 @ 13:28] (0/0)

The will of the Ring <cubbyphan> [1/11 @ 8:38] (4/5)

Perhaps Sam was just very careful <NZ Strider> [1/11 @ 11:14] (0/0)
ring <just meagain> [1/11 @ 9:32] (0/0)
My thought <L�thien_Tin�viel> [1/11 @ 8:51] (1/1)

I think <Malvegil> [1/11 @ 9:48] (0/0)

maybe it knew <spudgun> [1/11 @ 8:49] (0/0)

Journey in the Dark 8: A little fun before we wrap up <Nimfalma Took> [1/11 @ 6:00] (2/3)

I feel a little sorry for Gimli. <Morwen> [1/11 @ 9:02] (0/0)
It has always seemed to me.... <Reverend> [1/11 @ 6:20] (1/1)

Did Tolkien like Boromir? <Merryk> [1/11 @ 7:11] (0/0)

Who kills Shelob? (Story Spoiler - return of the king) <mattbaggins> [1/11 @ 2:13] (5/10)

He leaves the question unanswered... <Casey> [1/11 @ 9:28] (0/0)
Could be a "Murder-Suicide"... <iowaboy> [1/11 @ 8:40] (2/2)

Interestingly enough, in the draft versions to this chapter <NZ Strider> [1/11 @ 11:10] (0/0)
would be good to watch (No Text) <spudgun> [1/11 @ 8:46] (0/0)

Spoiler messages unnecessary in the Reading Room. And <Curious> [1/11 @ 3:56] (0/0)
Is not told. <Bill Hubbard> [1/11 @ 3:25] (1/3)

i read in the tolkien bestiary <spudgun> [1/11 @ 4:10] (1/2)

Tolkien does not say. Apparently <Curious> [1/11 @ 4:14] (1/1)

okay. it remains a mystery then (No Text) <spudgun> [1/11 @ 4:15] (0/0)

sorry, I meant its a two towers spoiler <mattbaggins> [1/11 @ 2:20] (0/0)

Gandalf needs decades to "discover" the One Ring? <Gandalf's Staff> [1/11 @ 1:28] (4/5)

Dont forget Saruman... <Gandalf> [1/11 @ 17:54] (0/0)
The ring increases its power... <gullygilly> [1/11 @ 8:48] (0/0)
It is strange, particularly because <Curious> [1/11 @ 4:12] (1/1)

Also note: <Watson> [1/11 @ 6:07] (0/0)

an answer to your question <mattbaggins> [1/11 @ 2:01] (0/0)

Are Elrond and Galadriel related? (No Text) <mattbaggins> [1/11 @ 1:18] (1/4)

Yes <Gandalf's Staff> [1/11 @ 1:38] (2/3)

Elrond is also Galadriel's son-in-law. <Ataahua> [1/11 @ 2:21] (0/0)
Great-grandson, not grandson (No Text) <Gandalf's Staff> [1/11 @ 1:43] (1/1)

thanks <mattbaggins> [1/11 @ 1:55] (0/0)

According to the article on the Home page - women don't read Tolkien! <Lothirienne> [1/10 @ 23:57] (10/13)

That's absolutely ridiculous <Hobbit Lori> [1/12 @ 10:57] (0/0)
And furthermore.... <Reverend> [1/12 @ 10:21] (0/0)
Really? <Lotheriel> [1/11 @ 20:10] (1/1)

me too <Rain Queen> [1/11 @ 23:05] (0/0)

I wonder what I've been doing for the past 25+ years? <Entmaiden> [1/11 @ 20:07] (0/0)
I thought it was ridiculous! <Froda> [1/11 @ 11:31] (0/0)
I was surprised... <gullygilly> [1/11 @ 10:24] (0/0)
On women reading...� (somewhat OT) <Casey> [1/11 @ 9:55] (0/0)
that annoyed me too... <jadeshadow> [1/11 @ 9:55] (0/0)
I was annoyed by that article too <Rain Queen> [1/11 @ 0:32] (1/1)

watching movies does not have to fit a demographic profile. <Lothirienne> [1/11 @ 7:55] (0/0)

There's a book? <Ataahua> [1/11 @ 0:02] (1/1)

LOL <tootie> [1/11 @ 8:37] (0/0)

Speaking of dragons. <irpacynot> [1/10 @ 19:51] (1/5)

They were bred by Morgoth... <Nemain> [1/10 @ 20:15] (1/4)

To which point... <Reverend> [1/10 @ 20:56] (2/3)

So then... <irpacynot> [1/12 @ 8:42] (1/1)

Morgoth seems to have.... <Reverend> [1/12 @ 11:09] (0/0)

Some Observations <OakHuorn> [1/11 @ 20:52] (0/0)

Q. What was the origins of the Trolls. Were they corruptions of the Ents? (No Text) <Nemain> [1/10 @ 19:44] (1/2)

Trolls are 'counterfeits'... <Reverend> [1/10 @ 20:51] (1/1)

Yeah, it says somewhere in book 3 chapter "Treebeard" (No Text) <Salogel> [1/11 @ 11:56] (0/0)

oldest Numenorean? <Colovion> [1/10 @ 19:14] (2/6)

Those who became the Nazgul :-) <Nemain> [1/10 @ 19:23] (1/1)

Ah, but the Nazgul were *neither living* <Ataahua> [1/10 @ 22:28] (0/0)

Elros, Elrond's brother. (No Text) <Curious> [1/10 @ 19:21] (2/3)

Curious, you posted some time ago... <Nemain> [1/10 @ 19:34] (1/1)

Sorry, no. <Curious> [1/10 @ 20:47] (0/0)

yeah that's true, thanks! (No Text) <Colovion> [1/10 @ 19:30] (0/0)

Frodo's Hand <Shadowrider> [1/10 @ 16:51] (2/6)

I think... <jadeshadow> [1/10 @ 17:11] (1/3)

You are correct. <Morwen> [1/10 @ 17:48] (2/2)

And we don't know <Curious> [1/11 @ 4:20] (0/0)
I would think that in putting it on... <Golfimbul> [1/10 @ 22:52] (0/0)

In the two towers.... <ash nazg01> [1/10 @ 17:04] (1/1)

sorry, i thought i was in movie discussion. sorry (No Text) <ash nazg01> [1/10 @ 17:05] (0/0)

Does anyone know... <Zebra_Pants> [1/10 @ 16:36] (1/16)

It's because... <Silverlode> [1/10 @ 17:07] (1/15)

And, in reality, it's just the Anglo-saxon word <NZ Strider> [1/10 @ 22:28] (5/14)

Have you read Tolkiens "Finn And Hengist" <Hengist> [1/11 @ 12:07] (1/1)

I have read it. I've never <NZ Strider> [1/11 @ 14:57] (0/0)

There is another Angle <Curious> [1/11 @ 4:40] (2/2)

Anglo-Saxon has lots of words <NZ Strider> [1/11 @ 10:12] (0/0)
And another still.... <Reverend> [1/11 @ 5:30] (0/0)

OT Historical dispute. <Reverend> [1/11 @ 3:23] (3/5)

Speaking from an archaeological point of view... <beren_boy> [1/11 @ 17:36] (0/0)
I hope Pukel-man will comment on this. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [1/11 @ 14:58] (0/0)
Hmm Im not what you would call <Hengist> [1/11 @ 12:13] (1/2)

I too am not an Anglo-Saxon scholar <Ceorl> [1/12 @ 6:44] (1/1)

Good butter and good cheese <Smallbottle> [1/12 @ 15:45] (0/0)

Tom Shippey? <Bill Hubbard> [1/11 @ 3:21] (1/1)

Both; and none of this <NZ Strider> [1/11 @ 10:25] (0/0)

There is so much going on in LOTR <Ataahua> [1/10 @ 22:40] (0/0)

What is east of Mordor? <ash nazg01> [1/10 @ 14:57] (1/7)

Here be dragons... Actually, a bit more is known; <NZ Strider> [1/10 @ 15:25] (1/6)

There's more... <Tom Huggins> [1/10 @ 15:52] (2/5)

Map <Falathar> [1/11 @ 13:44] (0/0)
Now you mention it, there are also <NZ Strider> [1/10 @ 16:08] (1/3)

Were these not lost when the world was changed? <Glaurung the Magnificent> [1/10 @ 17:33] (1/2)

Not necessarily... <Tom Huggins> [1/10 @ 17:47] (1/1)

Utumno and Were Worms <Cob> [1/11 @ 17:15] (0/0)

Interesting Tolkien quote via CS Lewis <Aunt Dora Baggins> [1/10 @ 14:57] (2/3)

Very good of you to post this. (No Text) <Merryk> [1/10 @ 21:33] (0/0)
odd, though... <Caitwyn of Mirkwood> [1/10 @ 19:27] (1/1)

Didn't Tolkien describe his books as true fiction? <Ataahua> [1/10 @ 22:44] (0/0)

Journey in the Dark 7: Frodo on the Watch: �I was on the edge of a dream.� <Nimfalma Took> [1/10 @ 13:21] (4/6)

Q. Why did Balin choose this HQ, <Curious> [1/10 @ 20:46] (0/0)
I like the "light at the end of the tunnel" reference. <Morwen> [1/10 @ 17:26] (1/1)

The light could have been a sign of hope... <Nemain> [1/10 @ 19:51] (0/0)

I think Frodo is psychically linked to Gollum. <Reverend> [1/10 @ 17:21] (1/1)

did he or didn't he? <Froda> [1/10 @ 19:09] (0/0)

Hhhmmmm..... <beren_boy> [1/10 @ 17:06] (0/0)

Bilbo's Last Song <LembasJunkie> [1/10 @ 11:27] (1/4)

Try Google next time. (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [1/10 @ 11:33] (1/3)

Try Google, I did! :-) <LembasJunkie> [1/10 @ 11:46] (1/2)

It was the first non-book site. (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [1/10 @ 11:54] (1/1)

Thank you, Curious! <LembasJunkie> [1/10 @ 12:12] (0/0)

The Entwives <OakHuorn> [1/10 @ 8:38] (1/1)

Alas, in Letter, Nr. 144 <NZ Strider> [1/10 @ 9:30] (0/0)

Radagast <Valis> [1/10 @ 8:02] (3/16)

When did Radagast (and the Blue Wizards) leave ME? <iowaboy> [1/10 @ 12:33] (2/6)

I believe the Istari all had the same mission... <Nemain> [1/10 @ 19:27] (0/0)
They somewhat, failed... <_Fingolfin_> [1/10 @ 13:07] (1/4)

I imagine that the "failed" wizards eventually had... <iowaboy> [1/10 @ 13:43] (1/3)

In Tolkien's children's story, Roverandom, <NZ Strider> [1/10 @ 14:16] (1/2)

Sounds as good as anything else.... <iowaboy> [1/10 @ 14:27] (1/1)

*has visions of Bored of the Rings* Hah! (No Text) <tygrestick> [1/10 @ 17:35] (0/0)

Radagast seems to have gone native. (No Text - Link Inside) <Reverend> [1/10 @ 8:27] (1/2)

Is that Saruman-of-many-colors and Gandalf the Grey on either side of Radagast? (No Text) <nerdanel50> [1/10 @ 11:54] (1/1)

:-) (No Text) <Aunt Dora Baggins> [1/10 @ 13:15] (0/0)

Radagast <Groovicles> [1/10 @ 8:17] (1/5)

Thanks...more whittering follows <Valis> [1/10 @ 8:28] (3/4)

On the Last Alliance, JRRT wrote that "All creatures were divided..." <iowaboy> [1/10 @ 12:36] (0/0)
Arda is strangely static, except <Curious> [1/10 @ 11:15] (0/0)
Maiar Eagles <Groovicles> [1/10 @ 8:33] (1/1)

Also, I think Sauron would have had a defense.. <iowaboy> [1/10 @ 12:38] (0/0)

Encyclopedia of Arda <Mirime> [1/10 @ 7:54] (1/2)

Do you know how to use a search engine? <Blue Wizard> [1/10 @ 8:22] (1/1)

Thanks for the link <Mirime> [1/10 @ 9:43] (0/0)

legolas building ship and arwen not being able to go to valinor...?? <leggylulu> [1/10 @ 3:59] (3/3)

don't confuse one "can" with another "can" <PhantomS> [1/11 @ 13:39] (0/0)
I think... <Elennor the StarFire> [1/10 @ 6:52] (0/0)
She'd made her choice <Eledhwen> [1/10 @ 4:43] (0/0)

Q: Arwen's Death <Up In Smoke> [1/10 @ 3:29] (3/11)

I think so became akin to the Numenoreans <Groovicles> [1/10 @ 8:46] (0/0)
All Elves do, really. <Reverend> [1/10 @ 8:22] (0/0)
It would seem so <Watson> [1/10 @ 6:15] (2/8)

Mandos? <Tom Huggins> [1/10 @ 16:08] (0/0)
I don't know... <Elennor the StarFire> [1/10 @ 6:46] (1/6)

Nope <Watson> [1/10 @ 8:26] (1/5)

? <Tom Huggins> [1/10 @ 16:11] (2/4)

Beren and Luthien eventually died... <Casey> [1/11 @ 10:06] (0/0)
All the children of Elrond... <Watson> [1/10 @ 21:59] (1/2)

Elros? <Tom Huggins> [1/11 @ 5:04] (1/1)

No <Watson> [1/11 @ 6:18] (0/0)

Q. Is there any reference concerning the origins of the Lossoth. (No Text) <Nemain> [1/9 @ 20:49] (2/2)

Actually there is some scant information <Ceorl> [1/10 @ 10:30] (0/0)
Very deliberately, no. <Reverend> [1/9 @ 22:00] (0/0)

Hoom, hrum, hom...Ent question. <Azree> [1/9 @ 20:02] (1/2)

Roughly translated... <Varda Elentari> [1/9 @ 20:53] (1/1)

'Ent' is Anglo-Saxon . . . <Pukel-man> [1/10 @ 1:36] (0/0)

Why can't I see recent posts? <Coriannon> [1/9 @ 19:47] (2/2)

This belongs on feedback <Altaira> [1/9 @ 20:20] (0/0)
This would be better... <CAhobbit> [1/9 @ 19:56] (0/0)

Elvish language <Narasidow> [1/9 @ 19:26] (2/3)

Language guide <Falathar> [1/11 @ 13:02] (0/0)
At this website there is a downloadable course for Quenya (scroll down to find it). (No Text - Link Inside) <NZ Strider> [1/9 @ 19:35] (1/1)

Thanks <Narasidow> [1/9 @ 19:52] (0/0)

have STARTED! <Caitwyn> [1/9 @ 18:07] (4/6)

Great! You will enjoy it so much <Entmaiden> [1/11 @ 6:27] (0/0)
Book five is my favorite! <joannaspring> [1/10 @ 9:38] (1/1)

Do not despair! <Kelly of Water's Edge> [1/10 @ 11:07] (0/0)

All I can say is... <beren_boy> [1/9 @ 20:38] (0/0)
Bravo! You won't be sorry <Altaira> [1/9 @ 19:04] (1/1)

thank you, Altaira! <Caitwyn> [1/9 @ 19:08] (0/0)

Easterlings' language. <Lacrimae Rerum> [1/9 @ 16:17] (3/6)

Re Easterlings <Ceorl> [1/10 @ 10:09] (0/0)
There's not much, but here you go! <NZ Strider> [1/9 @ 17:09] (2/3)

Hmmm <Lacrimae Rerum> [1/9 @ 17:55] (1/1)

Eeek! I forgot: "variag" is a Russian/Slavic word for "Viking." <NZ Strider> [1/9 @ 19:28] (0/0)

Quick addendum: there's nothing known about what script they used. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [1/9 @ 17:33] (0/0)

This is all that's on the Ardalambion site <Watson> [1/9 @ 16:56] (0/0)

Tom Bambadil <bails> [1/9 @ 15:21] (2/6)

Cardolan. <Curious> [1/9 @ 16:09] (1/2)

Just curious, Curious... <Varda Elentari> [1/9 @ 16:47] (1/1)

Appendix A, <Curious> [1/9 @ 16:58] (0/0)

No need to cross post <Tauriel> [1/9 @ 15:26] (1/2)

I'm not so sure. <Curious> [1/9 @ 16:02] (1/1)

Oh, sure <Tauriel> [1/9 @ 18:55] (0/0)

Quotation? <Agrippa> [1/9 @ 15:02] (3/3)

Both lines are in RoTK. <Morwen> [1/9 @ 17:00] (0/0)
I could be wrong.... <CAhobbit> [1/9 @ 15:42] (0/0)
I fear neither death.... <NK> [1/9 @ 15:41] (0/0)

Where did the entwives go to? <andyjoe> [1/9 @ 14:30] (2/4)

Originally they went to what became the Brown Lands on the eastern side of the Anduin. <frodolover24 > [1/9 @ 16:54] (0/0)
Chip and Dale's (No Text) <Reverend> [1/9 @ 14:36] (2/2)

Rescue Rangers? now i get who strider is :) (No Text) <ASweetCalamity> [1/9 @ 15:36] (0/0)
:( (No Text) <andyjoe> [1/9 @ 14:39] (0/0)

Arwen's mother? <andyjoe> [1/9 @ 14:29] (1/3)

Arwen's mother is Celebrian... <Reverend> [1/9 @ 14:35] (1/2)

Copy-paste ; ) <Don't tell the elf> [1/9 @ 15:03] (1/1)

Certain questions are frequent, so we have tinned responses. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [1/9 @ 17:34] (0/0)

Aragorn's gift... <Elu Elw�> [1/9 @ 12:19] (2/5)

Answers <NZ Strider> [1/9 @ 14:01] (2/3)

Where did you read that?... <RurouniKJS> [1/10 @ 21:40] (0/0)
I would only add that... <Reverend> [1/9 @ 14:45] (1/1)

Ah... <Elu Elw�> [1/9 @ 17:34] (0/0)

Re the gift <Eledhwen> [1/9 @ 12:34] (0/0)

Journey in the Dark 6: Dwarrowdelf <Nimfalma Took> [1/9 @ 12:11] (4/10)

One of the things that I admire <NZ Strider> [1/9 @ 20:35] (0/0)
interesting question about... <Mim the Petty Dwarf> [1/9 @ 18:19] (0/0)
Some thoughts on song and mithril <Kiskadee> [1/9 @ 18:06] (2/4)

No Liquidmetal jewelry? <Curious> [1/10 @ 2:21] (1/2)

Not yet... <Kiskadee> [1/10 @ 12:42] (1/1)

Earendil's ship, <Curious> [1/10 @ 14:33] (0/0)

they patented the wrong name... <Froda> [1/9 @ 19:26] (0/0)

Gimli's song.... <Reverend> [1/9 @ 14:33] (2/2)

Well, these are the Dwarves' version <NZ Strider> [1/9 @ 20:40] (0/0)
Poetic license. (No Text) <Curious> [1/9 @ 16:14] (0/0)

Finished FotR! <Don't tell the elf> [1/9 @ 10:51] (9/11)

how can you wait? (No Text) <tootie> [1/11 @ 8:39] (0/0)
TTT is too good to pass up, keep readidng!!! (No Text) <Norwen> [1/10 @ 10:17] (0/0)
Definitely read! <Kelly of Water's Edge> [1/10 @ 9:21] (0/0)
read! read! read! <hobbitfoot> [1/9 @ 20:42] (0/0)
Keep going <spearmintgumgrl> [1/9 @ 19:22] (0/0)
Keep on reading <Entmaiden> [1/9 @ 17:46] (1/1)

Read my friend <diorj> [1/9 @ 21:07] (0/0)

If you don't mind spoilers <Hobbit Lori> [1/9 @ 15:06] (0/0)
It depends <Aragorn_Elessar> [1/9 @ 12:06] (1/1)

id adivse <black-eyed arod > [1/9 @ 16:16] (0/0)

read two now (No Text) <just meagain> [1/9 @ 10:54] (0/0)

The Palantiri <Cressida> [1/9 @ 9:26] (3/7)

Seven stones... <NZ Strider> [1/9 @ 10:13] (1/3)

A very thurough answer, you should be proud. <Glaurung the Magnificent> [1/9 @ 13:50] (1/2)

Oops. Sorry if that's a frequently-asked question. <Cressida> [1/9 @ 19:07] (1/1)

We live for frequently asked questions over here! :-) (No Text) <NZ Strider> [1/9 @ 19:33] (0/0)

If i'm not mistaken....... <Groovicles> [1/9 @ 9:41] (0/0)
I think (but I'm not positive)... <Azree> [1/9 @ 9:36] (1/1)

In the White Towers <Watson> [1/9 @ 9:42] (0/0)

I know I can't MAKE you answer my questions! But please! <Jocko Drakd�dare�> [1/9 @ 7:40] (5/19)

I thank you all! even you D&D guys! = ) (No Text) <Jocko Drakd�dare�> [1/9 @ 12:57] (0/0)
Here are the stats I am aware of... <Nomad> [1/9 @ 8:45] (2/6)

Tolkien actually took most of his characters from D&D (No Text) <sundering_c> [1/9 @ 10:51] (1/2)

are you insane or joking? <just meagain> [1/9 @ 10:58] (1/1)

Can't I be both? (No Text) <sundering_c> [1/9 @ 14:31] (0/0)

Where did you get these stats?? <Groovicles> [1/9 @ 9:53] (1/2)

Oh yeah... <Nomad> [1/9 @ 10:26] (1/1)

Exactly, and Smaug <Blue Wizard> [1/9 @ 11:07] (0/0)

I always thought Gandalf was very reserved..... <Groovicles> [1/9 @ 8:34] (0/0)
It is impossible to say. <Reverend> [1/9 @ 8:06] (2/8)

small quibbling question, Reverend <nerdanel50> [1/9 @ 10:56] (1/1)

True enough. <Reverend> [1/9 @ 11:28] (0/0)

Hard to add to this list... <NZ Strider> [1/9 @ 10:38] (4/5)

Farsight (No Text) <The Ballhog> [1/10 @ 16:43] (0/0)
21. Talking with birds and animals. (No Text) <Golfimbul> [1/9 @ 19:37] (0/0)
20. Countering the power of the Ring. <Curious> [1/9 @ 13:10] (0/0)
18. Telepathy <Blue Wizard> [1/9 @ 11:47] (1/1)

19. Telekenesis <Blue Wizard> [1/9 @ 12:03] (0/0)

Consider this: <Watson> [1/9 @ 8:01] (0/0)

Arwen's parents? <Don't tell the elf> [1/9 @ 7:27] (1/2)

Arwen's mother is Celebrian... <Reverend> [1/9 @ 7:40] (1/1)

Ahh yes, thanks! <Don't tell the elf> [1/9 @ 7:54] (0/0)

Books question <Benj> [1/9 @ 6:34] (2/3)

Book of Lost Tales is pretty good, too <Obscure Minor Character> [1/9 @ 8:15] (0/0)
Unfinished Tales, History of Middle Earth... <Varda Elentari> [1/9 @ 6:51] (1/1)

Morgoth's Ring <Watson> [1/9 @ 7:25] (0/0)

The end of third age <Mandy Corwell> [1/9 @ 6:05] (1/4)

It may make you sadder... <Reverend> [1/9 @ 7:15] (2/3)

Really?! <Groovicles> [1/9 @ 8:09] (1/1)

In a letter somewhere... <Reverend> [1/9 @ 8:39] (0/0)

And, let's not forget those "sally" unicorns... (No Text) <notlost> [1/9 @ 7:51] (0/0)

A Journey in the Dark 5: Gandalf the seemingly invincible <Nimfalma Took> [1/9 @ 5:23] (9/16)

Tolkien brilliantly build up to Gandalf's fall. <Curious> [1/9 @ 10:02] (1/1)

He also adds another facet to heroism: <Watson> [1/9 @ 10:31] (0/0)

Hard to add to what's been said, but I'll try... <NZ Strider> [1/9 @ 9:49] (0/0)
Gandalf's weariness <Ceorl> [1/9 @ 9:45] (0/0)
One more thing <notlost> [1/9 @ 8:51] (2/2)

Yes, a lovely contrast. <Kimi> [1/9 @ 18:23] (0/0)
oh yes, I love that touch! (No Text) <Froda> [1/9 @ 9:23] (0/0)

Nobody's perfect <Watson> [1/9 @ 7:42] (0/0)
It is important.... <Reverend> [1/9 @ 7:24] (4/4)

Moria must have been noisy indeed <Curious> [1/9 @ 10:10] (0/0)
Sound of Hammer <Stanislaus Bocian> [1/9 @ 9:04] (0/0)
I thought that the sound <Kiskadee> [1/9 @ 8:38] (0/0)
Hmmmm... <notlost> [1/9 @ 8:04] (0/0)

It makes Gandalf more human <Eledhwen> [1/9 @ 7:21] (0/0)
Gandalf & Pippin <Froda> [1/9 @ 6:33] (0/0)
Poor Gandalf! <Morwen> [1/9 @ 6:05] (0/0)

With many apologies for the re-post . . . <Pukel-man> [1/9 @ 4:52] (9/13)

Thanks for re-posting... <Kiskadee> [1/10 @ 19:24] (0/0)
Some comments: One thing that people really ought to appreciate about Pukel-man�s poem: <NZ Strider> [1/10 @ 0:47] (2/2)

NZ thanks for taking the time <Goldilocks Took> [1/10 @ 19:56] (0/0)
it must have been a bear to write, <Froda> [1/10 @ 19:16] (0/0)

Excelent Pukel-man <beren_boy> [1/9 @ 19:59] (0/0)
very moving... <Goldilocks Took> [1/9 @ 19:12] (0/0)
An ignorant question <Julie of the pointed ears> [1/9 @ 17:13] (1/2)

It marks a (heavy) caesura. <NZ Strider> [1/9 @ 19:42] (1/1)

Thanks :-) <Julie of the pointed ears> [1/10 @ 16:41] (0/0)

Re-post? I must've missed <NZ Strider> [1/9 @ 9:27] (0/0)
Thanks for that. I really admire the talent <Lothirienne> [1/9 @ 9:12] (0/0)
no apologies needed... <Froda> [1/9 @ 7:13] (0/0)
Thank you, Pukel-man. <Morwen> [1/9 @ 5:43] (0/0)

Orcs and Goblins.. <Sirithdarion> [1/8 @ 20:22] (1/2)

Goblins=Orcs <Reverend> [1/8 @ 20:30] (1/1)

Thanks (No Text) <Sirithdarion> [1/8 @ 20:32] (0/0)

Hobbits (specifically Frodo and Sam) and their perceptions of men <notlost> [1/8 @ 20:03] (3/14)

One small point <Morwen> [1/8 @ 20:40] (2/3)

I'm not sure <notlost> [1/9 @ 7:47] (0/0)
No pun intended? :-) (No Text) <Daddy Twofoot> [1/8 @ 22:54] (1/1)

Hah! (No Text) <Morwen> [1/9 @ 5:24] (0/0)

I think that... <Silverlode> [1/8 @ 20:14] (1/2)

I know what you're saying <notlost> [1/8 @ 20:28] (1/1)

There you go. <Silverlode> [1/8 @ 20:40] (0/0)

Beren and those of whom Sam spoke... <Azree> [1/8 @ 20:12] (2/6)

A point may be... <beren_boy> [1/8 @ 20:39] (1/3)

That's true, too, but today's world... <Azree> [1/8 @ 20:49] (2/2)

So, in other words, <notlost> [1/9 @ 7:55] (0/0)
Exactly ...for example JFK... <gullygilly> [1/9 @ 3:29] (0/0)

I think notlost has a point... <Golfimbul> [1/8 @ 20:26] (1/1)

You're right--it may have been better stated that way. (No Text) <Azree> [1/8 @ 20:35] (0/0)

Question about the One Ring <Cyberia> [1/8 @ 19:44] (5/8)

I do think that you're overstating the Power.... <Reverend> [1/8 @ 20:15] (1/2)

Ohhh just realized why I thought that <Cyberia> [1/8 @ 20:41] (1/1)

I think Gandalf noticed that <PhantomS> [1/8 @ 21:14] (0/0)

There are lots of factors involved... <Silverlode> [1/8 @ 20:06] (0/0)
I think Sauron's power with the ring would help, but... <Azree> [1/8 @ 20:05] (0/0)
I would have thought... (Story Spoiler) <Sirithdarion> [1/8 @ 20:01] (1/1)

Good question! <Azree> [1/8 @ 20:06] (0/0)

The Elves and Numenoreans <PhantomS> [1/8 @ 19:56] (0/0)

Help with Elvish, please <kheffner> [1/8 @ 19:30] (1/4)

I have two versions... <Silverlode> [1/8 @ 19:43] (2/3)

In Letter Nr. 205 (from 1958) Tolkien <NZ Strider> [1/8 @ 23:44] (1/1)

Aha! <Silverlode> [1/9 @ 0:14] (0/0)

Thanks! <kheffner> [1/8 @ 19:49] (0/0)

funny question <eowynofr1> [1/8 @ 19:21] (5/13)

Of course Dwarf women have beards. <Reverend> [1/8 @ 20:18] (0/0)
Yup, dwarf women do have beards! It's in the appendices (No Text) <tygrestick> [1/8 @ 20:15] (0/0)
From Appendix A... <Silverlode> [1/8 @ 19:52] (0/0)
It's in the appendices... <Azree> [1/8 @ 19:46] (1/7)

hmmm ok thanks! by the way. What do you think a dwarf child would look like? (No Text) <eowynofr1> [1/8 @ 19:51] (1/6)

Do you think they're born with beards?!? ;-) (No Text) <Azree> [1/8 @ 19:58] (1/5)

They are born with beards! <NZ Strider> [1/8 @ 23:29] (2/4)

Do you think ... *giggle* <Dursarnien> [1/9 @ 5:51] (1/2)

Galadriel... <Reverend> [1/9 @ 7:27] (1/1)

But was Gimli attractive to Galadriel? (No Text) <Morwen> [1/9 @ 8:34] (0/0)

Birth had to be kind of "prickly" for the womenfolk! (Sorry, was that in bad taste?) :-) (No Text) <Azree> [1/9 @ 5:29] (0/0)

I think <jadeshadow> [1/8 @ 19:26] (1/1)

ok (No Text) <eowynofr1> [1/8 @ 19:43] (0/0)

Palantir <gothmog underhill> [1/8 @ 17:55] (4/8)

Aragorn himself said <PhantomS> [1/8 @ 19:45] (0/0)
follow up <gothmog underhill> [1/8 @ 19:41] (3/4)

Saruman, Ring salesman <PhantomS> [1/8 @ 21:27] (1/1)

Ring Salesman??� HA! (No Text) <gothmog underhill> [1/9 @ 15:54] (0/0)

Well, he only uses it once... <Kathira> [1/8 @ 20:16] (0/0)
Saruman <Cyberia> [1/8 @ 19:52] (0/0)

Even Aragorn wasn't able to use it <Altaira> [1/8 @ 18:40] (0/0)
It is his. He has the right, he has the will. <Reverend> [1/8 @ 18:14] (0/0)

?s on Cirdan, also Grima <LembasOrDeath> [1/8 @ 17:37] (4/7)

while we're on the subject of Cirdan.... <Rain Queen> [1/9 @ 0:48] (1/1)

It's like a K <Tom Huggins> [1/9 @ 3:46] (0/0)

Elves and Beards <NZ Strider> [1/9 @ 0:12] (1/1)

Exceptional Cases <Ostadan> [1/10 @ 7:16] (0/0)

Not a pairing you see every day. <Reverend> [1/8 @ 18:21] (0/0)
Cirdan and Wormtongue <Glaurung the Magnificent> [1/8 @ 17:41] (1/1)

Thanks muchly! <LembasOrDeath> [1/8 @ 17:47] (0/0)

Aragorn's many names <CroMagnos> [1/8 @ 17:32] (4/4)

And Telcontar. <Morwen> [1/9 @ 17:17] (0/0)
Envinyatar, the Renewer, Chieftain of the D�nedain... <NZ Strider> [1/9 @ 0:17] (0/0)
I can <PhantomS> [1/8 @ 21:30] (0/0)
Don't even dare trying that with Turin! <Glaurung the Magnificent> [1/8 @ 17:35] (0/0)

This probably has been asked before but . . . . <the_hobbit_girl> [1/8 @ 15:59] (3/4)

Well... <Mirime> [1/9 @ 5:30] (0/0)
Anyone think of a good reason apart from it would rather kill the story? (No Text) <LordM> [1/9 @ 4:06] (1/1)

Flack (No Text) <Reverend> [1/9 @ 7:29] (0/0)

Yup your right.... <CAhobbit> [1/8 @ 16:34] (0/0)

Annals of Aman <_Fingolfin_> [1/8 @ 15:27] (2/2)

Sorry, no birth-date for Galadriel. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [1/9 @ 0:18] (0/0)
I don't have the book, but <Curious> [1/8 @ 20:59] (0/0)

Foreshadowing <Flame of Ud�n> [1/8 @ 15:17] (2/2)

Gandalfs foresight is particularly potent (Story Spoiler) <Narya> [1/8 @ 16:37] (0/0)
Aragorn also warns Gandalf.... <Varda Elentari> [1/8 @ 15:49] (0/0)

Journey in the Dark 4: The Journey in the Dark actually begins <Nimfalma Took> [1/8 @ 14:36] (7/9)

The Black Pit <Ceorl> [1/9 @ 4:43] (0/0)
The walls are closing in... <Atlas> [1/9 @ 1:32] (0/0)
the path... <Nemain> [1/8 @ 22:18] (0/0)
Experience and intuition <Morwen> [1/8 @ 19:57] (0/0)
A slightly different take on the same questions. <Curious> [1/8 @ 18:24] (1/2)

So, what are your answers? (No Text) <Reverend> [1/8 @ 18:41] (1/1)

I find the questions more interesting. <Curious> [1/8 @ 20:09] (0/0)

I'd say... <Reverend> [1/8 @ 18:12] (0/0)
Hmm <Tom Huggins> [1/8 @ 14:56] (0/0)

What if the one ring had not been found? <Lorien-lover> [1/8 @ 14:17] (3/7)

Re: Or rather, just went "hun?" <kheffner> [1/8 @ 15:08] (1/3)

oh, absolutely <Lorien-lover> [1/8 @ 18:48] (1/2)

And the survey said...... <kheffner> [1/8 @ 19:34] (1/1)

of course <Lorien-lover> [1/9 @ 8:31] (0/0)

Interesting question <Endasil> [1/8 @ 14:32] (1/1)

"It wants to be found"! <Tom Huggins> [1/8 @ 15:09] (0/0)

I believe... (Story Spoiler - LOTR, the Ring) <Wade the White> [1/8 @ 14:25] (0/0)

Middle Earth <Isildour> [1/8 @ 14:08] (2/2)

To add to what the Reverend says, <NZ Strider> [1/8 @ 23:49] (0/0)
It's an old Norse term. <Reverend> [1/8 @ 14:25] (0/0)

Gimli/Legolas Some thoughts (corrected) <Mortae> [1/8 @ 13:59] (2/5)

Hmm... We're just approaching those chapters <NZ Strider> [1/8 @ 23:54] (0/0)
Gimli/Legolas Some thoughts <kheffner> [1/8 @ 16:46] (1/3)

Proof the flat tires are real <Mortae> [1/8 @ 18:44] (1/2)

Opps? <kheffner> [1/8 @ 19:46] (1/1)

No, not at all. *Smiles* <Mortae> [1/8 @ 20:18] (0/0)

When does Gandalf get Shadowfax? (No Text) <Thorin Oakenshield> [1/8 @ 13:55] (1/3)

After escaping from Orthanc, I believe <Endasil> [1/8 @ 14:24] (2/2)

Borrowed only at that time <PhantomS> [1/8 @ 20:01] (0/0)
That's right <Glorindiel> [1/8 @ 15:30] (0/0)

Goldberry <Frodolotr> [1/8 @ 12:43] (3/4)

let me see if I can figure it out <Callie> [1/9 @ 20:32] (0/0)
No one knows... <Tom Huggins> [1/8 @ 14:48] (0/0)
In the LotR she is (from memory) <NZ Strider> [1/8 @ 12:56] (1/1)

alright, thanks! (No Text) <Frodolotr> [1/8 @ 13:12] (0/0)

Chapter Discussion Signup <Inferno> [1/8 @ 12:34] (18/28)

The Palantir, Mt. Doom or Passing of Grey Co.(as a backup) <RurouniKJS> [1/9 @ 11:11] (0/0)
Minas Tirith, if it's still in stock! (No Text) <Froda> [1/9 @ 6:16] (0/0)
the Pyre of Denethor pretty please? (No Text) <Arador> [1/9 @ 1:46] (0/0)
"The Ride of the Rohirrim", if you please. (No Text) <Atlas> [1/9 @ 1:00] (0/0)
I would like to try App A I-III (No Text) <Nemain> [1/8 @ 21:58] (0/0)
I'd like "The Riders of Rohan" please <Kiskadee> [1/8 @ 21:01] (0/0)
Inferno, can I have The Field of Cormallen? Oct 20 (No Text) <Entmaiden> [1/8 @ 20:12] (1/2)

Oops - just realized Tauriel requested that. How about The Steward and the King? Oct. 27th (No Text) <Entmaiden> [1/8 @ 20:13] (1/1)

No, no, you can request it anyway <Tauriel> [1/9 @ 5:05] (0/0)

I'd like The Taming Of Smeagol on May 12th, please (No Text) <Nimfalma Took> [1/8 @ 18:29] (0/0)
I'd like The Passing of the Grey Company or... <Tauriel> [1/8 @ 15:50] (1/1)

On second thought, I definitely want App D and E <Tauriel> [1/9 @ 5:09] (0/0)

the Scouring of the shire>>> <Glorindiel> [1/8 @ 15:33] (0/0)
What is this for exactly? (No Text) <legofreek> [1/8 @ 13:52] (1/1)

We're discussing LOTR ... <Eledhwen> [1/8 @ 13:55] (0/0)

I'm flexible but <Elwen> [1/8 @ 13:45] (0/0)
Could I have Many Partings, if it's available? (No Text) <Aragorn_Elessar> [1/8 @ 13:34] (0/0)
I'll take The Great River. <Curious> [1/8 @ 13:22] (0/0)
If still avaliable...The Grey Havens (No Text) <CAhobbit> [1/8 @ 12:50] (0/0)
I'd like to try "Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit" please. (No Text) <nerdanel50> [1/8 @ 12:44] (0/0)
Inferno -- Do you have someone for <NZ Strider> [1/8 @ 12:44] (1/4)

I'd email-ed Reverend <Inferno> [1/8 @ 13:22] (2/3)

Hey, that missed me somehow. <Reverend> [1/8 @ 14:29] (1/1)

Please do. <Inferno> [1/8 @ 14:34] (0/0)

Thanks. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [1/8 @ 13:27] (0/0)

May I have the Mirror of Galadriel, Inferno? (No Text) <Morwen> [1/8 @ 12:40] (1/2)

If Eowyn Shieldmaiden doesn't <Inferno> [1/8 @ 13:19] (1/1)

Oops! I forget all about King of the Golden Hall. <Morwen> [1/8 @ 13:23] (0/0)

Pity the messengers <Narya> [1/8 @ 12:03] (2/5)

I'd say nothing <Ceorl> [1/8 @ 13:44] (1/2)

LOL! If anything would, that would! (No Text) <Narya> [1/8 @ 13:51] (1/1)

Yeah, I've never really got over it! <Ceorl> [1/8 @ 13:57] (0/0)

Probably nothing -- after all, it seems as if <NZ Strider> [1/8 @ 12:10] (1/1)

as for the threats... <Cob> [1/8 @ 15:26] (0/0)

Trad. Christian and Pagan inspiration for Tolkien's Valar/Maiar <NZ Strider> [1/8 @ 12:00] (4/15)

Perhaps... <beren_boy> [1/8 @ 19:47] (2/8)

Query: am I the only one here who's read C.S.Lewis's "Perelandra"? <aragonvaar> [1/8 @ 20:14] (3/3)

"Perelandra" was Tolkien's favourite <Kimi> [1/9 @ 14:42] (0/0)
Points all well taken -- there are <NZ Strider> [1/8 @ 22:52] (0/0)
Tolkien seems to have been... <Reverend> [1/8 @ 20:26] (0/0)

I'd be more inclined to say .... <Reverend> [1/8 @ 20:03] (1/3)

Werl......... <beren_boy> [1/8 @ 20:34] (2/2)

I am handicapped.... <Reverend> [1/9 @ 6:54] (0/0)
I agree with you that Tolkien <NZ Strider> [1/8 @ 22:59] (0/0)

Very much obliged, NZ... <ThirdOrcOnTheLeft> [1/8 @ 19:00] (1/1)

"Reconcile," on any interpretation, is very much <NZ Strider> [1/8 @ 22:38] (0/0)

Not a lot of nits to pick.... <Reverend> [1/8 @ 18:39] (1/1)

When I first saw your subject-line, <NZ Strider> [1/8 @ 22:39] (0/0)

Nice work Strider... <Endasil> [1/8 @ 13:56] (1/1)

Thanks; I agree <NZ Strider> [1/8 @ 23:20] (0/0)

The powers of G...define them to me! <Jocko Drakd�dare�> [1/8 @ 11:27] (1/2)

They are restrained... <Watson> [1/8 @ 11:44] (1/1)

okay...but I need more! = ) <Jocko Drakd�dare�> [1/8 @ 14:51] (0/0)

Wizards and such....... <funreading> [1/8 @ 10:28] (2/3)

Well... <Watson> [1/8 @ 11:15] (0/0)
Consider yourself zapped. <Reverend> [1/8 @ 11:10] (1/1)

very helpful... <funreading> [1/8 @ 12:27] (0/0)

A Journey in the Dark 3.5: The Wargs. <Curious> [1/8 @ 9:41] (4/8)

I basically agree with what's been said; <NZ Strider> [1/8 @ 12:16] (0/0)
Great questions! <Elwen> [1/8 @ 12:13] (2/2)

I really like the ambiguity <Froda> [1/8 @ 13:50] (0/0)
These wargs ... <Eledhwen> [1/8 @ 13:49] (0/0)

You are not yet afraid enough... <Reverend> [1/8 @ 10:59] (0/0)
The disappearce of their bodies... <Golfimbul> [1/8 @ 9:47] (2/2)

Ah but <Ufthak> [1/8 @ 11:16] (0/0)
There is one other <Curious> [1/8 @ 10:31] (0/0)

This link is TOO GOOD not to share!! Take some time and read... <Eowyn_Shieldmaiden> [1/8 @ 9:20] (5/7)

Not bad! There are some interesing ones <NZ Strider> [1/8 @ 12:05] (0/0)
We do need to vote on that motto. (No Text) <Reverend> [1/8 @ 11:02] (1/1)

Do we need to vote? I think it's perfect! (No Text) <Entmaiden> [1/8 @ 20:15] (0/0)

v. witty! <Froda> [1/8 @ 10:09] (0/0)
he he..that is good...I'm thinking about Poe. (No Text) <Golfimbul> [1/8 @ 9:51] (0/0)
arg <Groovicles> [1/8 @ 9:38] (1/1)

Re: arg <kheffner> [1/8 @ 19:58] (0/0)

people of the Rose <GeoffreySmallshoes> [1/8 @ 7:34] (1/2)

Horticulturally speaking, the Rowan is in the Rose family. (No Text) <Reverend> [1/8 @ 7:37] (1/1)

Thank you! <GeoffreySmallshoes> [1/8 @ 7:43] (0/0)

Elbereth <funreading> [1/8 @ 7:09] (1/4)

Varda <GeoffreySmallshoes> [1/8 @ 7:39] (1/3)

Thanks but..... <funreading> [1/8 @ 7:54] (1/2)

The elves... <Varda Elentari> [1/8 @ 8:32] (1/1)

Ahhh! <funreading> [1/8 @ 8:41] (0/0)

Why doesn't Sauron sense the ring in Mordor? <ingve> [1/8 @ 7:00] (3/5)

Sam didn't use it in Mordor <Annael> [1/8 @ 8:02] (0/0)
Sam didn't really 'use' it... <Reverend> [1/8 @ 7:34] (1/2)

No, in the text <sundering_c> [1/8 @ 10:14] (1/1)

Zoicks, if so, I missed it. (No Text) <Reverend> [1/8 @ 10:38] (0/0)

Sauron has seen Aragorn in the Palantir. <Morwen> [1/8 @ 7:25] (0/0)

Do Hobbits and Elves actualy have pointy ears? <Flame of Ud�n> [1/8 @ 0:27] (2/3)

Besides the letter already referred to, <NZ Strider> [1/8 @ 9:53] (0/0)
Off the top of my head... <Silverlode> [1/8 @ 2:24] (1/1)

Letter 28 <septembrist> [1/8 @ 6:31] (0/0)

Arwen and Aragorn <Sirithdarion> [1/7 @ 21:26] (2/2)

yes <Arador> [1/7 @ 21:38] (0/0)
Yes, they are first cousins... <Reverend> [1/7 @ 21:38] (0/0)

about the witch king <dice> [1/7 @ 19:47] (1/2)

I think you're mixing up... <Azree> [1/7 @ 20:00] (1/1)

That's true... <Tom Huggins> [1/8 @ 2:37] (0/0)

Was anyone else bothered... (Story Spoiler - Silmarillion) <Wade the White> [1/7 @ 19:25] (2/8)

Melkor was..... <Groovicles> [1/8 @ 9:41] (1/1)

Understood...thanks! (No Text) <Wade the White> [1/8 @ 14:09] (0/0)

Ungoliant was swollen in power at that point <Idril Celebrindal> [1/7 @ 19:35] (1/5)

Well that makes me feel better... <Wade the White> [1/7 @ 19:54] (1/4)

Morgoth's power <Aethelstan> [1/7 @ 20:39] (1/3)

I see... <Wade the White> [1/7 @ 20:47] (1/2)

And also.... <Reverend> [1/7 @ 21:34] (1/1)

Oh I did not know that... <Wade the White> [1/7 @ 21:53] (0/0)

what exactly is a maiar? (No Text) <mithrandir24> [1/7 @ 18:55] (1/5)

The Maiar.... <Nimrodel > [1/7 @ 18:58] (2/4)

yeah, i think i know who the valar are, but clear me up (No Text) <mithrandir24> [1/8 @ 14:56] (0/0)
And just for the record... <Watson> [1/7 @ 19:14] (1/2)

Plural Ainur.... <Reverend> [1/7 @ 21:30] (1/1)

Ainu (*whack*) :) (No Text) <Watson> [1/8 @ 6:23] (0/0)

Journey in the Dark 3: The Watcher in the Water <Nimfalma Took> [1/7 @ 18:50] (12/17)

Eyes in the water! <Ceorl> [1/8 @ 9:15] (0/0)
Boromir and Pippin and the Ring. <Curious> [1/8 @ 8:15] (1/1)

Fair enough. (No Text) <Reverend> [1/8 @ 17:52] (0/0)

late answers <shadow baggins> [1/8 @ 6:51] (0/0)
It's soup! <gullygilly> [1/8 @ 1:36] (0/0)
interesting questions... <Nemain> [1/7 @ 22:42] (1/1)

As I remember it... <dungolfin> [1/8 @ 1:34] (0/0)

Not a lousy squid, anyway. <Reverend> [1/7 @ 21:51] (0/0)
Nothing to add except... <Morwen> [1/7 @ 20:53] (1/1)

hmm...moment of spontaneous rage? <Froda> [1/7 @ 20:59] (0/0)

"what is that thing?" <Froda> [1/7 @ 20:28] (0/0)
Another interesting question <Entmaiden> [1/7 @ 19:26] (1/1)

The Watcher in the Water took <nerdanel50> [1/7 @ 21:48] (0/0)

Stepping into the pool and throwing rocks in the water disturbed the Watcher <Idril Celebrindal> [1/7 @ 19:23] (1/1)

Dinnertime <Coriannon> [1/7 @ 19:59] (0/0)

Some thoughts <NZ Strider> [1/7 @ 19:17] (0/0)
The cosmos are disturbed <SnoopyinaBlender> [1/7 @ 19:01] (0/0)

Question on Faramir's origin... <Kathira> [1/7 @ 18:39] (4/6)

Letter 66, May, 1944 <septembrist> [1/8 @ 6:49] (0/0)
I think I would have perfered it if tolkien had stuck with Aragorn/eowyn paring <E�rendil I Ciryamo> [1/7 @ 23:19] (2/2)

well <Arathorn> [1/8 @ 17:05] (0/0)
Of course Faramir is one of my favorite charecters too hmmm (No Text) <E�rendil I Ciryamo> [1/7 @ 23:24] (0/0)

That's pretty close..... <Nimrodel > [1/7 @ 18:57] (0/0)
I can't help you, but... <Varda Elentari> [1/7 @ 18:41] (0/0)

Gollums ring time <gollumslover> [1/7 @ 18:14] (6/10)

Thanks for the help. Do you think that if a goblin found gollum they would give the ring to Sauron. The reason i say this is that my guess it the ring felt safest to wait in the cave untill his master was strong again but didn't the ring realize that this was a allied cave? (No Text) <gollumslover> [1/8 @ 14:49] (0/0)
Remember that..... <Groovicles> [1/8 @ 10:25] (0/0)
Sauron knew the ring wasn't destroyed... <dungolfin> [1/8 @ 1:40] (0/0)
Ring <diorj> [1/7 @ 19:55] (0/0)
It's never quite so simple -- as if <NZ Strider> [1/7 @ 18:36] (1/2)

A couple of clarifications... <RurouniKJS> [1/7 @ 20:19] (1/1)

Hmmm... <NZ Strider> [1/7 @ 23:16] (0/0)

because..... <mithrandir24> [1/7 @ 18:22] (1/2)

oh but if Sauron thought that the ring was destroyed, didnt he go OMG im alive and why did he start searching in the first place (No Text) <gollumslover> [1/7 @ 18:26] (1/1)

but.... <mithrandir24> [1/7 @ 18:32] (0/0)

Silmarillion? <irpacynot> [1/7 @ 17:08] (5/18)

silmarillion/irpacynot <tamz> [1/7 @ 18:24] (1/1)

I think the part... <irpacynot> [1/7 @ 20:21] (0/0)

The Sil is pretty tough <gollumslover> [1/7 @ 17:52] (0/0)
This is one of the most <NZ Strider> [1/7 @ 17:44] (5/9)

A nit to pick: <Curious> [1/8 @ 8:26] (0/0)
Matt Foley! <irpacynot> [1/7 @ 20:12] (0/0)
That is a very eloquent description... <Azree> [1/7 @ 20:11] (1/1)

Yes -- Tolkien had "Beren" and "Luthien" <NZ Strider> [1/7 @ 21:15] (0/0)

do you think that 12 is too early to read the Sil? like notlost, you've really made me want to read it, nz (No Text) <mithrandir24> [1/7 @ 18:33] (2/2)

Read the Sil, it's time well spent! (No Text) <Idril Celebrindal> [1/7 @ 19:41] (0/0)
read it <mykidsafan> [1/7 @ 18:55] (0/0)

Drat you, NZS! <notlost> [1/7 @ 18:15] (1/1)

LOL! Glad to oblige... ;-) (No Text) <NZ Strider> [1/7 @ 18:18] (0/0)

Silmarillion! <Reverend> [1/7 @ 17:41] (2/2)

Point taken ; ) (No Text) <irpacynot> [1/7 @ 20:04] (0/0)
Oh, and I should add... <Reverend> [1/7 @ 17:42] (0/0)

well.... <Mim the Petty Dwarf> [1/7 @ 17:33] (1/1)

Thanks <irpacynot> [1/7 @ 20:02] (0/0)

To Nimfalma Took: are you <Curious> [1/7 @ 14:35] (2/5)

Well... <Nimfalma Took> [1/7 @ 19:14] (0/0)
Are these pre-planned persons? <_Fingolfin_> [1/7 @ 16:55] (1/3)

There is a calendar... <Silverlode> [1/7 @ 17:04] (1/2)

Where is Inferno, by the way? (No Text) <NZ Strider> [1/7 @ 18:15] (1/1)

I think RL has taken all his free time (No Text) <Entmaiden> [1/7 @ 19:28] (0/0)

Icy water question <gullygilly> [1/7 @ 14:24] (4/10)

A bit of a mix-up <Idril Celebrindal> [1/7 @ 19:14] (1/2)

both are mentioned... <gullygilly> [1/8 @ 1:23] (1/1)

yeah... <jadeshadow> [1/8 @ 13:46] (0/0)

Simple answer <SnoopyinaBlender> [1/7 @ 17:41] (0/0)
I believe it's because... <Silverlode> [1/7 @ 17:19] (0/0)
Gilmi cautions the Hobbits <NZ Strider> [1/7 @ 14:52] (3/4)

I've ALWAYS wanted to know this. <niennas_tears> [1/8 @ 12:41] (0/0)
or, better, an icy beer... :) (No Text) <Froda> [1/7 @ 20:08] (0/0)
Eh? <Tom Huggins> [1/7 @ 15:01] (1/1)

guesses? <funreading> [1/8 @ 9:37] (0/0)

Journey in the Dark 2: On Approaching Moria, and The Doors of Durin <Nimfalma Took> [1/7 @ 12:20] (10/19)

the location of the door was pretty pat; <Reverend> [1/8 @ 7:23] (1/7)

But who would expect tentacles <Curious> [1/8 @ 8:39] (1/6)

and tentacles with fingers, no less! :) <Froda> [1/8 @ 9:22] (2/5)

"Fingers" might just refer <Curious> [1/8 @ 11:16] (0/0)
Oh c'mon. <Reverend> [1/8 @ 11:14] (1/3)

You may forget <Curious> [1/8 @ 11:18] (2/2)

Some things are timeless. (No Text) <Reverend> [1/8 @ 17:54] (0/0)
May the "Do the Tentacles Have Fingers?" Debate <Froda> [1/8 @ 13:40] (0/0)

Narvi and Celebrimbor were pretty slick. <PhantomS> [1/7 @ 23:19] (0/0)
Hum. <Atlas> [1/7 @ 23:12] (0/0)
Things are getting a bit tense. <Morwen> [1/7 @ 20:40] (0/0)
stagnant pools... <notlost> [1/7 @ 18:52] (1/2)

there IS something primal here <Froda> [1/7 @ 20:45] (1/1)

Spiders and Snakes <notlost> [1/8 @ 19:53] (0/0)

There are evil things in the world <Lothirienne> [1/7 @ 17:28] (0/0)
I think.... <mithrandir24> [1/7 @ 15:28] (0/0)
Some thoughts <NZ Strider> [1/7 @ 14:49] (0/0)
Unwholesome-looking water <Curious> [1/7 @ 14:30] (0/0)
The unwholesome lake... <gullygilly> [1/7 @ 14:12] (0/0)

Why Frodo? <Brown Radagast> [1/7 @ 12:20] (4/8)

Gandalf didn't choose Frodo. <NZ Strider> [1/7 @ 15:12] (2/4)

Also remember... <Watson> [1/8 @ 6:29] (0/0)
A quibble <Acathalion> [1/7 @ 21:12] (2/2)

Good points -- agree. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [1/7 @ 22:28] (0/0)
he certainly volunteered <PhantomS> [1/7 @ 21:51] (0/0)

Frodo <Maire> [1/7 @ 14:15] (0/0)
Who else? <Tom Huggins> [1/7 @ 12:58] (0/0)
This question will get you lots of answers <Groovicles> [1/7 @ 12:55] (0/0)

Two questions re: ROTK <Dandy> [1/7 @ 11:20] (3/9)

RE: Killing the Witch-King... <Casey> [1/7 @ 19:58] (0/0)
Answers: <NZ Strider> [1/7 @ 11:47] (1/3)

Is their any significance in seeing Frodo dressed in white? <Dandy> [1/7 @ 11:55] (2/2)

Another connection with Gandalf... <notlost> [1/7 @ 15:56] (0/0)
I honestly don't know, but might suggest <NZ Strider> [1/7 @ 12:03] (0/0)

answers <Groovicles> [1/7 @ 11:31] (1/3)

Still a little confused <Dandy> [1/7 @ 11:44] (2/2)

something like that <Groovicles> [1/7 @ 12:22] (0/0)
Yes; Tolkien was deliberately playing with the prophecy <NZ Strider> [1/7 @ 12:09] (0/0)

Could elves sail from Valinor to Middle Earth? <Athiel> [1/7 @ 8:31] (1/4)

Yes. At least one did, namely <NZ Strider> [1/7 @ 9:58] (2/3)

So its the same Glorfindel in the FOTR book <throckmorton> [1/7 @ 10:50] (1/1)

Accidentally <Reverend> [1/7 @ 10:59] (0/0)

Thanks <Athiel> [1/7 @ 10:10] (0/0)

How old does an adult Elve look like? <Thorin Oakenshield> [1/7 @ 8:13] (3/7)

In the book... <Mirime> [1/7 @ 8:29] (1/1)

Yes, but.... <Reverend> [1/7 @ 11:01] (0/0)

Here's my rule of thumb <Blue Wizard> [1/7 @ 8:27] (1/2)

Hmmm.. <Reverend> [1/7 @ 10:56] (1/1)

Good analogy <Blue Wizard> [1/7 @ 11:02] (0/0)

My guess: <Eledhwen> [1/7 @ 8:20] (1/1)

Hmmm <Tom Huggins> [1/7 @ 8:23] (0/0)

So what are orcs REALLY? <Thorin Oakenshield> [1/7 @ 7:32] (1/1)

Tolkien changed his mind six or seven times. <Reverend> [1/7 @ 8:21] (0/0)

Meddling in the affairs of Wizards... <Tom Huggins> [1/7 @ 3:45] (3/19)

Adding two cents... <Watson> [1/7 @ 5:51] (3/16)

Thanks Watson... <Ceorl> [1/7 @ 10:38] (0/0)
Wow, Watson.... <notlost> [1/7 @ 8:14] (1/9)

Rank speculation. <Reverend> [1/7 @ 8:51] (1/8)

Good answers <Watson> [1/7 @ 11:42] (1/7)

Could it be... <Reverend> [1/7 @ 12:42] (1/6)

That's... <Watson> [1/7 @ 13:20] (1/5)

Why do you believe <Curious> [1/7 @ 16:26] (1/4)

Well... <Watson> [1/7 @ 17:47] (1/3)

The vague evidence <Curious> [1/7 @ 20:24] (1/2)

Trouble is... <Watson> [1/7 @ 20:33] (1/1)

Agreed. (No Text) <Curious> [1/8 @ 4:08] (0/0)

Just to clarify? <Tom Huggins> [1/7 @ 6:56] (1/4)

The remark about time... <Watson> [1/7 @ 7:19] (1/3)

True <Tom Huggins> [1/7 @ 8:02] (1/2)

Well, by