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Book V Chapter IV: The Siege of Gondor #23 -- Gandalf faces the Witch King <gullygilly> [8/15 @ 17:36] (7/24)

Belated thoughts on cock-crow <NZ Strider> [8/18 @ 12:39] (1/1)

ok, now you've said everything that can be said :-) (No Text) <hatster> [8/18 @ 13:36] (0/0)

Relevant selections from Tolkien’s letters. <Curious> [8/18 @ 0:31] (1/1)

Thank you <gullygilly> [8/18 @ 8:52] (0/0)

I'm not sure... <Varda Elentari> [8/16 @ 10:41] (0/0)
One of my favourite moments in the book. <Kimi> [8/16 @ 2:02] (3/5)

Me, too, re tears and <Princess of Geekland> [8/19 @ 13:58] (0/0)
Aragorn Maia <Frodo24> [8/16 @ 11:56] (2/2)

Yes, here's how <Alveric> [8/18 @ 4:42] (0/0)
Yes, it's Melian. <erather> [8/16 @ 12:02] (0/0)

The horns ... <Eledhwen> [8/16 @ 7:54] (0/0)

my thoughts... <wajeff> [8/15 @ 21:35] (1/2)

I don't think he is a Maia <Frodo24> [8/16 @ 0:55] (1/1)

The Mearas <PhantomS> [8/16 @ 13:22] (0/0)

We'll never know <erather> [8/15 @ 20:12] (0/0)
a horse is a horse of course of course.. or is it???? <drogo_drogo> [8/15 @ 19:19] (1/8)

childhood friends, long sundered <Double Squatamala> [8/16 @ 6:09] (2/7)

no kidnapping <PhantomS> [8/16 @ 16:51] (2/3)

The horses of Rohan go mad <nerdanel50> [8/16 @ 21:31] (0/0)
The Nazgul fear factor does work on Hobbits. <erather> [8/16 @ 17:52] (1/1)

aren't Hobbits from the race of Men? (No Text) <PhantomS> [8/17 @ 4:35] (0/0)

Good point about the WK's horse <nerdanel50> [8/16 @ 15:50] (1/2)

and <spencer> [8/18 @ 14:18] (1/1)

oh, and also <spencer> [8/18 @ 14:20] (0/0)

Book V Chapter IV: The Siege of Gondor #22-- Not so fond of Grond <gullygilly> [8/15 @ 10:35] (9/10)

On "spells" on Grond (belated thought) <NZ Strider> [8/18 @ 12:48] (1/1)

is a curse a spell? <PhantomS> [8/20 @ 9:11] (0/0)

Although ... <Eledhwen> [8/16 @ 7:57] (0/0)
I would like to know <Kimi> [8/16 @ 1:44] (0/0)
On the naming of weapons, and ephemera. <Gwynfor> [8/15 @ 21:55] (0/0)
The value of life <erather> [8/15 @ 19:53] (0/0)
Grond and Morgoth's Ring <drogo_drogo> [8/15 @ 19:48] (0/0)
my thoughts... <wajeff> [8/15 @ 16:48] (0/0)
Grond <Arod the Swift> [8/15 @ 13:57] (0/0)
Boom, boom <Matthew/Ugluk> [8/15 @ 12:22] (0/0)

Book V Chapter IV: The Siege of Gondor #21--The Long and Winding Road <gullygilly> [8/15 @ 10:27] (3/3)

Don't know why I skipped this earlier! <erather> [8/16 @ 12:00] (0/0)
my answers <drogo_drogo> [8/15 @ 19:27] (0/0)
some answers... <wajeff> [8/15 @ 16:55] (0/0)

Book V Chapter IV: The Siege of Gondor #20-- Burn baby burn <gullygilly> [8/15 @ 10:16] (9/18)

Pippin and orders <Albion> [8/18 @ 9:31] (0/0)
On #4 <Kimi> [8/16 @ 23:00] (1/1)

Let me just add to this <NZ Strider> [8/18 @ 14:18] (0/0)

My take on #2 <Suni> [8/16 @ 9:52] (0/0)
letting fear enter your hearth... <Rosie66> [8/16 @ 8:29] (2/2)

Sure. <Curious> [8/17 @ 23:59] (0/0)
Very true, <gullygilly> [8/16 @ 9:57] (0/0)

Short responses <Cressida> [8/15 @ 21:20] (0/0)
Positive and direct <erather> [8/15 @ 19:36] (0/0)
A reason behind the madness. <Darkstone> [8/15 @ 17:38] (2/6)

But he didn't say anything about this. (No Text) <Golfimbul> [8/15 @ 22:20] (1/4)

He doesn't give any reason at all. <Cressida> [8/15 @ 23:14] (1/3)

Burning with determination? <gullygilly> [8/16 @ 9:53] (1/2)

He was on fire. (No Text) <Golfimbul> [8/16 @ 11:24] (1/1)

Burning with the desire <gullygilly> [8/16 @ 13:09] (0/0)

Interesting point (No Text) <gullygilly> [8/15 @ 18:02] (0/0)

my thoughts... <wajeff> [8/15 @ 17:02] (0/0)
Light 'em up <Matthew/Ugluk> [8/15 @ 12:05] (0/0)

Book V Chapter IV: The Siege of Gondor #19 -- Knockin' on Heaven's Door <gullygilly> [8/14 @ 19:28] (8/10)

I am struck by Denethor's manner... <Cressida> [8/15 @ 23:24] (1/1)

Calmness seems to be characteristic <erather> [8/16 @ 11:27] (0/0)

belated thoughts <drogo_drogo> [8/15 @ 19:01] (0/0)
Osse correctly relates <Curious> [8/15 @ 13:15] (0/0)
Let's talk about 6 <Luinaelin> [8/15 @ 9:59] (0/0)
Symbolism <Gwynfor> [8/15 @ 6:25] (0/0)
I am not a number! <Ossë> [8/15 @ 6:00] (0/0)
"Where am I?" "In the village." "What do you want?" <Atlas> [8/15 @ 5:08] (1/1)

My husband <gullygilly> [8/15 @ 11:12] (0/0)

Denethor stages his own funeral. <erather> [8/14 @ 20:03] (0/0)

Book V Chapter IV: The Siege of Gondor #18-- "It's not enough to just save face... <gullygilly> [8/14 @ 19:14] (8/21)

Denethor snaps because he sees Frodo. <Curious> [8/15 @ 12:57] (5/11)

Hmmm... <NZ Strider> [8/18 @ 13:58] (1/1)

I agree it is ambiguous, but <Curious> [8/18 @ 15:16] (0/0)

good point! <wajeff> [8/15 @ 23:39] (0/0)
persuasive argument <drogo_drogo> [8/15 @ 19:31] (0/0)
Wow, thank you, Curious! But one tiny point... <erather> [8/15 @ 14:17] (1/1)

He had both. <Cressida> [8/15 @ 14:54] (0/0)

Yipee! I found it too. <gullygilly> [8/15 @ 13:03] (2/4)

Psst, gullygilly. <Curious> [8/15 @ 13:22] (1/1)

You're welcome <gullygilly> [8/15 @ 13:28] (0/0)

What fascinates me <Curious> [8/15 @ 13:20] (1/1)

Cool isn't it? <gullygilly> [8/15 @ 13:30] (0/0)

"Let me go back in there and face the peril." <Cressida> [8/15 @ 11:27] (1/2)

The kinder, gentler Denethor? <erather> [8/15 @ 14:04] (1/1)

Agreed, the revised version works much better. <Cressida> [8/15 @ 14:13] (0/0)

Never fear... <PhantomS> [8/15 @ 9:45] (0/0)
#2 thoughts <Atlas> [8/15 @ 4:34] (0/0)
Thoughts <Arod the Swift> [8/14 @ 23:05] (0/0)
On #2 and #3 <Cressida> [8/14 @ 22:39] (0/0)
Dark hours ahead <erather> [8/14 @ 19:42] (0/0)
some answers <drogo_drogo> [8/14 @ 19:32] (0/0)

And now for something completely different--the Dead Marshes <Arquen> [8/14 @ 18:59] (2/2)

Wow,thanks alot for that link! :) (No Text) <Taedius> [8/15 @ 7:29] (0/0)
It might also be... <Gwynfor> [8/14 @ 20:58] (0/0)

Book V Chapter IV: The Siege of Gondor #17 --Flying heads <gullygilly> [8/14 @ 9:05] (10/11)

On seiges, and the conduct of warfare in times past <Gwynfor> [8/15 @ 3:10] (0/0)
Another nasty siege <Kimi> [8/15 @ 2:19] (0/0)
In King Kong... <Golfimbul> [8/15 @ 1:48] (0/0)
hmm...I don't <Golfimbul> [8/14 @ 21:53] (0/0)
Branded with the Eye <He who arises in might> [8/14 @ 17:24] (0/0)
My thoughts. <beren_boy> [8/14 @ 17:12] (0/0)
Some hasty thoughts... <NZ Strider> [8/14 @ 16:19] (0/0)
The power of PsyOps <erather> [8/14 @ 15:47] (0/0)
Tolkien provides some distance <Curious> [8/14 @ 15:31] (1/1)

One more name to add... <Cressida> [8/14 @ 22:26] (0/0)

thoughts <drogo_drogo> [8/14 @ 13:22] (0/0)

Book V Chapter IV: The Siege of Gondor #16-- the Nameless One and other nameless things <gullygilly> [8/14 @ 8:46] (5/5)

Siege warfare <Arod the Swift> [8/14 @ 23:13] (0/0)
Some quick thoughts... <NZ Strider> [8/14 @ 16:37] (0/0)
weapons and hasty war <drogo_drogo> [8/14 @ 12:54] (0/0)
Seige weapons <Gwynfor> [8/14 @ 9:53] (0/0)
My quick answers. <Curious> [8/14 @ 9:00] (0/0)

Gothmog the lieutenant of Morgul and Gothmog the lieutenant of Angband. <Reddevil> [8/14 @ 6:23] (4/12)

Interesting idea <Alveric> [8/18 @ 4:08] (0/0)
Gothmog and worship of Morgoth <drogo_drogo> [8/14 @ 14:12] (3/7)

Free Agency <Gwynfor> [8/15 @ 0:24] (1/3)

Ah, but these foreign players... <Atlas> [8/15 @ 3:50] (1/2)

Hobbits Inc <Gwynfor> [8/15 @ 4:06] (1/1)

not to mention <PhantomS> [8/15 @ 9:08] (0/0)

Name recycling <pengolodh> [8/14 @ 17:48] (0/0)
Well <Reddevil> [8/14 @ 16:11] (1/1)

possibly... <drogo_drogo> [8/14 @ 19:18] (0/0)

Wow <Frodo24> [8/14 @ 10:47] (1/1)

Yes, they were. <Ossë> [8/14 @ 11:03] (0/0)

Interesting theory... <Ossë> [8/14 @ 6:40] (0/0)

Witch King <Tony Clifton> [8/14 @ 4:07] (1/2)

I am... <Ossë> [8/14 @ 10:46] (1/1)

Thanks a lot, Osse!!! (No Text) <Tony Clifton> [8/14 @ 12:35] (0/0)

Book V Chapter IV: The Siege of Gondor #15 -- Amroth <gullygilly> [8/13 @ 19:50] (9/13)

Name those horsemen. <Atlas> [8/15 @ 3:42] (0/0)
Dol Amroth <Arod the Swift> [8/14 @ 22:58] (1/1)

"Dol Amroth" means "Hill of Amroth" <Cressida> [8/15 @ 22:21] (0/0)

Parallels..? <PhantomS> [8/14 @ 16:24] (1/3)

Well, good <gullygilly> [8/14 @ 16:34] (1/2)

Dol Amroth matters <Curious> [8/14 @ 17:01] (1/1)

Not only Elven blood, <PhantomS> [8/15 @ 9:16] (0/0)

Let’s speculate about the numbers. <Curious> [8/14 @ 8:01] (0/0)
Estimated Forces <sevil99odorf> [8/14 @ 7:49] (0/0)
On numbers and nazgul <Omringaren> [8/14 @ 5:44] (0/0)
War is h***. <erather> [8/13 @ 21:23] (0/0)
nazgul and planes <Menelwyn> [8/13 @ 20:30] (0/0)
The Somme and the Blitz rolled into one <drogo_drogo> [8/13 @ 20:27] (0/0)

Book V Chapter IV: The Siege of Gondor #14 -- Denethor's clothes <gullygilly> [8/13 @ 19:46] (6/9)

Paranoid much ? <Kiskadee> [8/15 @ 12:32] (0/0)
From “The Council of Elrond” <Curious> [8/14 @ 7:30] (0/0)
Brand recognition <Kimi> [8/14 @ 0:40] (2/3)

Yes! It's all about ME! <Golfimbul> [8/14 @ 21:00] (1/1)

I'm not so sure he's wrong. <Cressida> [8/15 @ 14:05] (0/0)

A lightning-wielding wizard <erather> [8/14 @ 15:05] (0/0)

Second best? <Arquen> [8/13 @ 21:11] (0/0)
Leadership qualities <erather> [8/13 @ 20:42] (0/0)
some thoughts <drogo_drogo> [8/13 @ 20:09] (0/0)

What became of the Rangers? <Temujin> [8/13 @ 10:12] (2/10)

Rangers to the FA <Gwynfor> [8/13 @ 18:38] (2/8)

I would imagine that <PhantomS> [8/14 @ 13:31] (0/0)
Very thoughtful <Temujin> [8/13 @ 18:42] (1/6)

Orcs, and other fell beasts <Gwynfor> [8/13 @ 19:18] (1/5)

Very witty! And, <Curious> [8/14 @ 6:49] (1/4)

And moreover <Gwynfor> [8/14 @ 7:00] (1/3)

Which makes Burger King's LOTR toys.... <Temujin> [8/14 @ 8:40] (1/2)

"Art or cash," said <Curious> [8/14 @ 8:48] (1/1)

Cash, or art? <Gwynfor> [8/14 @ 9:21] (0/0)

Some thoughts... <Taedius> [8/13 @ 11:47] (0/0)

Book V Chapter IV: The Siege of Gondor #13 -- "They give him no rest" <gullygilly> [8/13 @ 8:28] (5/18)

Why were the other captains silent? <Curious> [8/14 @ 6:38] (1/12)

By now, <PhantomS> [8/14 @ 16:13] (1/11)

No one is being asked to go alone <erather> [8/14 @ 16:24] (2/10)

Faramir did go alone <PhantomS> [8/15 @ 9:26] (1/1)

Good points, but <erather> [8/15 @ 13:40] (0/0)

Was it a good idea? <Golfimbul> [8/14 @ 20:31] (2/7)

River crossings <Atlas> [8/15 @ 2:52] (1/3)

The river crossing is defended <Cressida> [8/16 @ 12:46] (1/2)

Right. <Atlas> [8/18 @ 0:58] (1/1)

"Spared" and Numerous Crossing Points <Cressida> [8/18 @ 12:27] (0/0)

If it delays the enemy's arrival <erather> [8/14 @ 20:38] (2/2)

Gondor's numbers and Mordor's force division <Cressida> [8/14 @ 22:01] (0/0)
Sounds good to me. (No Text) <Golfimbul> [8/14 @ 22:01] (0/0)

"That depends on the manner of your return" <Kimi> [8/13 @ 22:53] (0/0)
"But if I should return, think better of me!" <erather> [8/13 @ 20:13] (0/0)
Into Needess Peril <Cressida> [8/13 @ 13:09] (0/0)
Brief thoughts... <Ossë> [8/13 @ 12:27] (1/1)

on Denethor <drogo_drogo> [8/13 @ 15:53] (0/0)

Book V Chapter IV: The Siege of Gondor #12 --"Is there any hope?" <gullygilly> [8/13 @ 8:22] (6/8)

It must have been a really small torch <Curious> [8/14 @ 5:44] (1/2)

Hmm... Interesting <Ossë> [8/14 @ 6:43] (1/1)

Galadriel said she could <Curious> [8/14 @ 8:02] (0/0)

There is always hope. <Kimi> [8/13 @ 22:06] (0/0)
Frodo is still free. <erather> [8/13 @ 17:44] (0/0)
Depends on what your definition of *was* is. <Uitlander> [8/13 @ 12:12] (0/0)
Elementary my dear Pippin <drogo_drogo> [8/13 @ 11:54] (0/0)
My thoughts... <Ossë> [8/13 @ 10:20] (0/0)

Book V Chapter IV: The Siege of Gondor #11 -- The fool on the (really big) hill <gullygilly> [8/13 @ 8:07] (6/8)

Denethor is harsh but not wrong <Curious> [8/14 @ 5:11] (0/0)
Denethor's Character Judgment <Cressida> [8/14 @ 0:41] (0/0)
Follies <erather> [8/13 @ 16:47] (0/0)
De-Nile is a river in Egypt... <drogo_drogo> [8/13 @ 11:44] (0/0)
hasty responses <hatster> [8/13 @ 9:12] (0/0)
Witless answers... <Ossë> [8/13 @ 9:08] (1/2)

in that same passage <hatster> [8/13 @ 9:15] (1/1)

I do have the books handy. <Atlas> [8/14 @ 3:39] (0/0)

Book vs. audio-book question.... <Lady Elizabeth> [8/13 @ 0:23] (3/3)

That all depends on the honesty of the listener <Fountain_head> [8/13 @ 7:19] (0/0)
Good question <Gwynfor> [8/13 @ 2:20] (0/0)
Nah... <Entish_FreedomFighter> [8/13 @ 1:59] (0/0)

About Melkor's name <Groovicles> [8/12 @ 22:30] (4/7)

I felt the same way with... <Varda Elentari> [8/13 @ 7:55] (0/0)
Manwë etc all Quenya versions <Alveric> [8/13 @ 6:50] (0/0)
Another example <PhantomS> [8/13 @ 2:54] (1/2)

Inzilladun? <Erudil> [8/13 @ 9:27] (1/1)

That's what happens when <PhantomS> [8/15 @ 9:48] (0/0)

I agree. <Kimi> [8/12 @ 22:50] (1/1)

Melkor/Morgoth <Gwynfor> [8/13 @ 8:47] (0/0)

Balrogs <Entish_FreedomFighter> [8/12 @ 21:17] (6/29)

You see <Reddevil> [8/14 @ 6:36] (1/4)

Elves vs. Balrogs <Arod the Swift> [8/14 @ 23:25] (1/3)

After revisions... <Taedius> [8/15 @ 8:25] (1/2)

The number <Arod the Swift> [8/15 @ 13:52] (1/1)

OK,sorry ,I missed it!Love your footer,BTW! :) (No Text) <Taedius> [8/15 @ 17:54] (0/0)

you got it all backwards! <Jocko Drakdödare®> [8/13 @ 6:32] (1/11)

On the case of Galadriel... <Taedius> [8/13 @ 11:34] (1/10)

Galadriel as strong as feanor <Frodo24> [8/13 @ 21:07] (2/9)

A quote: <Taedius> [8/14 @ 10:08] (1/2)

Revisionist history <Curious> [8/14 @ 11:01] (1/1)

I very much agree... <Taedius> [8/14 @ 15:34] (0/0)

Mr. T said so <Reddevil> [8/14 @ 6:39] (2/5)

Feanor is No.1 <PhantomS> [8/17 @ 20:44] (0/0)
Powerful Noldor? <Gwynfor> [8/14 @ 9:15] (3/3)

Just some more Fëanor vs Fingolfin convincing stuff <Reddevil> [8/14 @ 16:37] (0/0)
Do you want a Fëanor vs Fingolfin discussion? <Reddevil> [8/14 @ 16:32] (0/0)
Thingol, <Curious> [8/14 @ 11:09] (0/0)

Power of age <PhantomS> [8/13 @ 2:52] (0/0)
Elvish courage.... <Golfimbul> [8/12 @ 22:55] (2/8)

Well actually not <Alveric> [8/13 @ 5:52] (1/5)

Arwen's sacrifice <Entilzha> [8/13 @ 8:55] (2/4)

Arwen does in fact die <Alveric> [8/13 @ 10:26] (0/0)
Not quite... <Erudil> [8/13 @ 9:22] (1/2)

I was under the impression... <oloin> [8/14 @ 15:44] (1/1)

isn't it clear? <PhantomS> [8/17 @ 20:48] (0/0)

But they don't, exactly. <erather> [8/12 @ 23:13] (1/1)

Even so... <Nimrodel > [8/12 @ 23:38] (0/0)

Balrogs <Gwynfor> [8/12 @ 22:14] (0/0)
Oo-er. <Smokering> [8/12 @ 21:31] (0/0)

Book V Chapter IV: The Siege of Gondor #10--What's the time? - it's time to get ill <gullygilly> [8/12 @ 19:19] (9/22)

I have a more charitable view of Denethor. <Curious> [8/13 @ 6:58] (1/2)

the significant parts <gullygilly> [8/13 @ 7:53] (1/1)

I just can't imagine <Curious> [8/13 @ 10:07] (0/0)

A father's love <Atlas> [8/13 @ 6:46] (0/0)
Denethor's Horribleness <Cressida> [8/13 @ 0:05] (0/0)
Denethor's inner Gaffer <notlost> [8/12 @ 23:41] (0/0)
*Pauses to kick Denethor* <Seillib> [8/12 @ 21:54] (0/0)
faramir's words <Menelwyn> [8/12 @ 21:11] (1/2)

"A mighty gift" <erather> [8/12 @ 21:19] (1/1)

quotes as I recall them <Menelwyn> [8/13 @ 20:20] (0/0)

Crunch time <erather> [8/12 @ 20:47] (0/0)
a father-son reuion gone terribly wrong <drogo_drogo> [8/12 @ 20:38] (0/0)
Sharper than a serpent's tongue <Kimi> [8/12 @ 20:00] (2/9)

Name Etymology <Cressida> [8/12 @ 22:04] (2/7)

both are named after other Men <PhantomS> [8/13 @ 2:37] (1/2)

And you have to wonder... <Cressida> [8/13 @ 8:59] (1/1)

er... <PhantomS> [8/14 @ 13:16] (0/0)

Thanks, Cressida <Kimi> [8/12 @ 22:19] (1/3)

The syllable "Far"... <Cressida> [8/12 @ 22:44] (1/2)

In the "Etymologies" in *The Lost Road and other Writings* <NZ Strider> [8/13 @ 3:55] (1/1)

Perhaps <Kimi> [8/13 @ 4:01] (0/0)

Yes! <Smokering> [8/12 @ 20:51] (0/0)

Book V Chapter IV: The Siege of Gondor #9--My hands can't feel to grip <gullygilly> [8/12 @ 19:15] (7/10)

Did Denethor already know about the Ring? <Curious> [8/13 @ 6:29] (1/1)

It seems like he does... <Golfimbul> [8/13 @ 22:00] (0/0)

Slights and nervousness. <Atlas> [8/13 @ 5:48] (0/0)
Well... <Seillib> [8/12 @ 21:23] (0/0)
seating arrangements <Menelwyn> [8/12 @ 21:19] (1/1)

All of the above, I imagine... <Cressida> [8/13 @ 0:16] (0/0)

just to add... <drogo_drogo> [8/12 @ 20:28] (0/0)
The grip of fear <erather> [8/12 @ 19:47] (0/0)
Some thoughts <Kimi> [8/12 @ 19:25] (1/1)

chuckling at BG references! (No Text) <Menelwyn> [8/12 @ 21:14] (0/0)

Why would Eru not aid ME <Frodo24> [8/12 @ 13:27] (3/7)

God loves, man kills <PhantomS> [8/13 @ 3:04] (0/0)
Didn't he? <Thorongil2931> [8/13 @ 1:27] (0/0)
Who says He didn't? And <Curious> [8/12 @ 14:41] (1/4)

True <Frodo24> [8/12 @ 14:48] (1/3)

Eru told Morgoth... <vedhed> [8/12 @ 14:54] (1/2)

Free will again? <kodax> [8/12 @ 20:58] (1/1)

That and the origins of evil. <Atlas> [8/13 @ 5:26] (0/0)

Crosspost: Last repost - collection in memory of the Reverend (No Text - Link Inside) <Aerlinn> [8/12 @ 12:37] (0/0)

Book V Chapter IV: The Siege of Gondor #8-- I saw the light <gullygilly> [8/12 @ 10:51] (8/9)

Why is Gandalf riding from the North? <Curious> [8/13 @ 6:02] (0/0)
Love, love, love. <Kimi> [8/12 @ 19:17] (1/1)

that is all you need... <gullygilly> [8/12 @ 19:22] (0/0)

Love at first sight <erather> [8/12 @ 18:36] (0/0)
Faramir <Entilzha> [8/12 @ 18:04] (0/0)
This dates me, but... <drogo_drogo> [8/12 @ 17:41] (0/0)
My thoughts <Arod the Swift> [8/12 @ 13:53] (0/0)
Random thoughts <notlost> [8/12 @ 13:44] (0/0)
On number three.... <mallorn leaf> [8/12 @ 12:58] (0/0)

Book V Chapter IV: The Siege of Gondor-- #7 Time waits for no one <gullygilly> [8/12 @ 10:42] (6/8)

Pippin passes <Kimi> [8/12 @ 18:52] (0/0)
okie dokie, here's some thoughts... <drogo_drogo> [8/12 @ 17:33] (0/0)
Description from a Distance <Cressida> [8/12 @ 16:55] (2/2)

perspective <drogo_drogo> [8/12 @ 17:24] (0/0)
Hmm... Great question. <gullygilly> [8/12 @ 17:01] (0/0)

Pippin's passage continues <erather> [8/12 @ 15:43] (0/0)
In great haste... <NZ Strider> [8/12 @ 15:00] (0/0)
Trying again <notlost> [8/12 @ 13:28] (0/0)

Book V Chapter IV: The Siege of Gondor-- #6 Does anybody really know what time it is? <gullygilly> [8/12 @ 10:23] (5/6)

time after time <drogo_drogo> [8/12 @ 17:09] (0/0)
Time since when? <erather> [8/12 @ 15:22] (0/0)
Quick thoughts... <NZ Strider> [8/12 @ 14:53] (1/1)

Hours and hours.... <Golfimbul> [8/12 @ 15:13] (0/0)

Erm, timely answers.. <Kiskadee> [8/12 @ 14:03] (0/0)
The Eleventh Hour of Hope <notlost> [8/12 @ 11:42] (0/0)

How many names for Minas Tirith? <Anadorn of Gondor> [8/12 @ 5:12] (3/10)

Treebeard... <Golfimbul> [8/12 @ 15:16] (1/2)

Ghan-buri-Ghan does so. <Curious> [8/12 @ 19:09] (1/1)

Knew I heard it somewhere.... <Golfimbul> [8/12 @ 20:58] (0/0)

it may have also been referred to as the Summer Palace (No Text) <PhantomS> [8/12 @ 9:13] (0/0)
Mundburg was... <Ossë> [8/12 @ 5:49] (4/5)

Just adding that "Mundburg" is Old English for "tower/castle of guard." (No Text) <NZ Strider> [8/12 @ 14:35] (0/0)
actually <Thorongil2931> [8/12 @ 12:30] (1/1)

D'oh! Although... <Ossë> [8/12 @ 12:39] (0/0)

Thanks! <Anadorn of Gondor> [8/12 @ 7:17] (0/0)
In earlier times... <Tony Clifton> [8/12 @ 6:25] (0/0)

The end of the Simirillion (spoliers) <Frodo24> [8/11 @ 20:28] (2/9)

some answers <drogo_drogo> [8/11 @ 21:47] (2/4)

What shuld i read next <Frodo24> [8/11 @ 23:06] (2/2)

recommendations <drogo_drogo> [8/12 @ 9:36] (0/0)
Read Unfinished Tales next... <Azree> [8/12 @ 0:20] (0/0)

Great that helps alot (No Text) <Frodo24> [8/11 @ 23:05] (0/0)

The Staying <Gwynfor> [8/11 @ 20:35] (2/3)

Welcome to the Readingroom! <NZ Strider> [8/12 @ 3:48] (1/1)

Welcome <Gwynfor> [8/12 @ 7:18] (0/0)

A passage from the end of the Silmarillion <Captains of Gondolin> [8/11 @ 21:37] (0/0)

Book V Chapter IV: The Siege of Gondor-- #5 Who am I? Pippin or Ernil i Pheriannath, Prince of the Halflings? <gullygilly> [8/11 @ 19:53] (7/9)

Raven-wings... <Kiskadee> [8/12 @ 13:12] (1/2)

I wonder <Kimi> [8/12 @ 18:04] (1/1)

I was hoping <gullygilly> [8/12 @ 18:24] (0/0)

Another late night in the armory <Matthew/Ugluk> [8/12 @ 13:03] (0/0)
Some thoughts... <NZ Strider> [8/12 @ 3:18] (0/0)
It's not a suit of armor, it's a tomb <galadhremmin> [8/12 @ 1:28] (0/0)
Costly thy habit <Kimi> [8/11 @ 22:13] (0/0)
We can pretty well rule out "safe passage." <erather> [8/11 @ 21:38] (0/0)
clothes make the man, er hobbit <drogo_drogo> [8/11 @ 21:29] (0/0)

Book V Chapter IV: The Siege of Gondor-- #4 Just tell me what you want <gullygilly> [8/11 @ 19:39] (8/11)

Terrible Old Men <Arquen> [8/12 @ 16:15] (1/2)

Am I missing something? <Cressida> [8/12 @ 23:27] (1/1)

Hmmmm <Arquen> [8/13 @ 12:49] (0/0)

Denethor's character. <Atlas> [8/12 @ 3:56] (0/0)
Ah..but note Pip's first word... <Golfimbul> [8/12 @ 3:15] (0/0)
Some thoughts... <NZ Strider> [8/12 @ 0:39] (1/1)

Good points <Ossë> [8/12 @ 10:51] (0/0)

Ho! Ho! Ho! to the bottle I go <drogo_drogo> [8/11 @ 21:13] (0/0)
fruitless <Menelwyn> [8/11 @ 21:11] (0/0)
Well, Theoden said he wanted to hear stories <erather> [8/11 @ 20:06] (0/0)
A sad tale's best for winter <Kimi> [8/11 @ 19:56] (0/0)

Landscaps of middle earth <Frodo24> [8/11 @ 15:38] (3/3)

not exactly <LorienEvenstar> [8/11 @ 22:06] (0/0)
No. <Arquen> [8/11 @ 17:51] (0/0)
Only a little. <Temujin> [8/11 @ 17:30] (0/0)

adunic <eldarheru> [8/11 @ 13:13] (1/2)

It's in vol. IX, *Sauron Defeated.* <NZ Strider> [8/11 @ 14:29] (1/1)

Thank you very much. (No Text) <eldarheru> [8/11 @ 14:47] (0/0)

Book V Chapter IV: The Siege of Gondor-- #3 Let's pretend <gullygilly> [8/11 @ 9:30] (8/13)

Hum. <Atlas> [8/12 @ 3:22] (0/0)
some thoughts <Kiskadee> [8/12 @ 0:22] (1/2)

Nice to see you back! (No Text) <gullygilly> [8/12 @ 9:46] (1/1)

Ditto! (No Text) <Altaira> [8/13 @ 0:39] (0/0)

I agree with NZ <Kimi> [8/11 @ 16:02] (0/0)
Don't know much about Periainnath <erather> [8/11 @ 15:35] (0/0)
The really creepy thing for me <NZ Strider> [8/11 @ 15:08] (2/2)

Big Brother is Watching Pippin. (No Text) <notlost> [8/12 @ 13:33] (0/0)
Denethor the spymaster <drogo_drogo> [8/11 @ 16:43] (0/0)

More incoherence <notlost> [8/11 @ 13:27] (0/0)
here's a shot... <drogo_drogo> [8/11 @ 12:23] (0/0)
I'm game <PhantomS> [8/11 @ 10:18] (1/1)

far 'dwelling' men there.. ;) (No Text) <PhantomS> [8/11 @ 10:19] (0/0)

Book V Chapter IV: The Siege of Gondor-- #2 Spooky <gullygilly> [8/11 @ 9:26] (7/14)

LOL! <Altaira> [8/13 @ 0:35] (0/0)
*ROFL,, crawls to keyboard* <Seillib> [8/11 @ 21:52] (0/0)
Very quickly... <NZ Strider> [8/11 @ 15:23] (1/1)

Hey, that was me . . . <nerdanel50> [8/12 @ 9:31] (0/0)

feverish thoughts <notlost> [8/11 @ 13:20] (5/6)

Nice, feverish thoughts <Altaira> [8/13 @ 0:33] (0/0)
You won't know <gullygilly> [8/11 @ 22:11] (0/0)
Here's some athelas... <drogo_drogo> [8/11 @ 16:51] (1/1)

psst, dd... <notlost> [8/12 @ 15:07] (0/0)

Get well soon! <Kimi> [8/11 @ 15:41] (0/0)
Hope you're feeling better soon. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [8/11 @ 15:28] (0/0)

Word Choice <Dame Ioreth > [8/11 @ 12:12] (0/0)
The Fall of the House of Stewards or The Pit, the Spider, and the Pendulum <drogo_drogo> [8/11 @ 11:33] (0/0)
"Spooky" indeed! ROFL! <nerdanel50> [8/11 @ 9:51] (0/0)

Hurin of the Keys...how old? <PhantomS> [8/11 @ 9:05] (2/2)

William the Marshal <Gwynfor> [8/11 @ 17:58] (0/0)
Well, two historical examples... <NZ Strider> [8/11 @ 15:36] (0/0)

Tirion <Frodo24> [8/11 @ 0:01] (1/1)

All the Sil is good <Eledhwen> [8/11 @ 8:31] (0/0)

Hobbits and Ents <FrodoFanatic> [8/10 @ 22:36] (4/5)

In the appendices.. <Meliana> [8/11 @ 14:51] (0/0)
Entwives. <Atlas> [8/11 @ 4:20] (0/0)
The history of Hobbits... <Nimrodel > [8/10 @ 23:39] (1/1)

Thank you <FrodoFanatic> [8/11 @ 12:58] (0/0)

ive often wondered that myself... <LorienEvenstar> [8/10 @ 23:32] (0/0)

Book V Chapter IV: The Siege of Gondor-- #1 What? No second breakfast? <gullygilly> [8/10 @ 17:26] (14/27)

Don't usually post here but <mallorn leaf> [8/11 @ 17:46] (1/2)

Welcome, great points! <Curious> [8/12 @ 8:08] (1/1)

Thanks! <mallorn leaf> [8/12 @ 12:42] (0/0)

Some thoughts... <EowynDernhelm> [8/11 @ 10:12] (0/0)
About time I got back into these discussions <Eledhwen> [8/11 @ 8:35] (0/0)
"And now the award for the alumnus... <Atlas> [8/11 @ 3:49] (0/0)
Geology of Sauron's Cloud <Arquen> [8/11 @ 0:54] (1/4)

Thanks! Can you say a bit more about the ash cloud itself? <NZ Strider> [8/11 @ 3:35] (2/3)

ash vs. smoke and clouds <drogo_drogo> [8/11 @ 7:34] (0/0)
Not geology, but perhaps relevant? <Atlas> [8/11 @ 4:01] (1/1)

Thanks, Atlas. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [8/11 @ 4:06] (0/0)

Short rations <Kimi> [8/10 @ 23:43] (2/3)

A bit of shock for Pippin <PhantomS> [8/11 @ 8:55] (0/0)
Surely Pip was on short rations <erather> [8/11 @ 1:06] (1/1)

I wondered about that <Kimi> [8/11 @ 1:16] (0/0)

Pippin is finally catching on. <Morwen> [8/10 @ 22:58] (0/0)
gloom, eating, and short tempers <drogo_drogo> [8/10 @ 22:35] (0/0)
It was a dark and stormy night... or morning <Arod the Swift> [8/10 @ 22:16] (0/0)
The most important meal of the day <nerdanel50> [8/10 @ 20:56] (0/0)
Code Red day <Dame Ioreth > [8/10 @ 20:54] (2/3)

Those were my alligators, by the way ;-) (No Text) <erather> [8/11 @ 1:02] (0/0)
I can't agree that G the White wouldn't dance <nerdanel50> [8/10 @ 21:02] (1/1)

I agree. <Smokering> [8/10 @ 22:46] (0/0)

No comfort in Minas Tirith <erather> [8/10 @ 19:40] (0/0)
my thoughts... <wajeff> [8/10 @ 18:22] (0/0)
Musing. <beren_boy> [8/10 @ 17:47] (1/1)

A thunderstorm.... <Golfimbul> [8/10 @ 20:49] (0/0)

What are the Book of Lost tales? <Frodo24> [8/10 @ 15:38] (1/1)

The Book of Lost Tales is <NZ Strider> [8/10 @ 16:24] (0/0)

The Muster of Rohan #18: Conclusion <EowynDernhelm> [8/10 @ 11:08] (14/14)

Thanks for the great discussion! <Altaira> [8/13 @ 0:17] (0/0)
Thank you, well done. (No Text) <Curious> [8/12 @ 7:56] (0/0)
looks like I missed a wonderful discussion <hatster> [8/11 @ 15:48] (0/0)
thanks for the discussion <Lothirienne> [8/11 @ 10:22] (0/0)
Great job! Thanks! (No Text) <Acathalion> [8/11 @ 0:06] (0/0)
And thank *you* for a fine job! (No Text) <Kimi> [8/10 @ 17:17] (0/0)
Thanks for leading a fine discussion <nerdanel50> [8/10 @ 14:22] (0/0)
Thank you, Eowyn Dernhelm! Great discussion. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [8/10 @ 14:04] (0/0)
Great job! Thanks! (No Text) <Golfimbul> [8/10 @ 13:22] (0/0)
thanks for the discussion, it was interesting (No Text) <drogo_drogo> [8/10 @ 12:18] (0/0)
Thank you! (No Text) <Dame Ioreth > [8/10 @ 12:14] (0/0)
Thanks for a wonderful discussion. <Varda Elentari> [8/10 @ 12:10] (0/0)
Thanks, great discussion. <erather> [8/10 @ 12:06] (0/0)
Nice summary <gullygilly> [8/10 @ 11:29] (0/0)

Book V Chapter IV: The Siege of Gondor-- What's to come <gullygilly> [8/10 @ 9:39] (9/11)

Looks like another good week! (No Text) <Kimi> [8/10 @ 17:21] (0/0)
Can't wait! (No Text) <nerdanel50> [8/10 @ 14:16] (0/0)
Looking forward to it! (No Text) <NZ Strider> [8/10 @ 14:05] (0/0)
goody, i love chapters with humongous battering rams :-) (No Text) <drogo_drogo> [8/10 @ 12:22] (0/0)
Can somebody save the discussion for me? <Dame Ioreth > [8/10 @ 12:18] (1/1)

TORn saves everything! <erather> [8/10 @ 14:27] (0/0)

Sounds great, looking forward to... <Varda Elentari> [8/10 @ 12:11] (0/0)
*Grabs sword and shield* Bring it on!:o) (No Text) <Seillib> [8/10 @ 11:30] (0/0)
let's get ready to rumbleeee! (No Text) <PhantomS> [8/10 @ 11:17] (0/0)
Sounds like it's going to be a great discussion, gullygilly <EowynDernhelm> [8/10 @ 11:10] (1/1)

You did such a super <gullygilly> [8/10 @ 11:20] (0/0)

Imagine if Shelob.... <Aussie> [8/10 @ 4:16] (2/4)

This too shall pass..... <Fisher> [8/11 @ 11:09] (0/0)
would she? <LilyHill> [8/10 @ 9:54] (1/2)

Nothing would happen to Shelob <Frodo24> [8/10 @ 15:40] (1/1)

In one of the early drafts <NZ Strider> [8/11 @ 4:05] (0/0)

of Master Tom, four hobbits, and Rangers <LorienEvenstar> [8/9 @ 21:11] (5/8)

the line of Luthien <LorienEvenstar> [8/10 @ 15:24] (1/1)

No they're not <PhantomS> [8/11 @ 2:37] (0/0)

parade of kings <drogo_drogo> [8/10 @ 8:24] (0/0)
but the sinews of kings <Linguilindale> [8/10 @ 0:48] (1/1)

That light is not the Evenstar <PhantomS> [8/10 @ 3:52] (0/0)

yup. <Choice of Lúthien> [8/9 @ 23:00] (0/0)
Yes. Well spotted :-) <Kimi> [8/9 @ 21:18] (1/1)

:-) thanks so much <LorienEvenstar> [8/9 @ 21:34] (0/0)

Anduril <Mellonoftheelves> [8/9 @ 18:50] (4/5)

Ahhh... <Mellonoftheelves> [8/9 @ 19:29] (0/0)
They are the same. <erather> [8/9 @ 19:11] (1/1)

The shrine <PhantomS> [8/10 @ 3:44] (0/0)

shall not be stained or broken even in defeat <Linguilindale> [8/9 @ 19:11] (0/0)
never broken <meade> [8/9 @ 19:10] (0/0)

Palantir...works at night? <PhantomS> [8/9 @ 18:09] (1/2)

Assuming that Tolkien's explanation <NZ Strider> [8/9 @ 22:08] (1/1)

Also Sauron could see <Curious> [8/12 @ 12:33] (0/0)

Hi! (I'm new here) and a little question <laradriel> [8/9 @ 17:53] (1/2)

Story: <Eledhwen> [8/9 @ 17:55] (1/1)

Thanks! <laradriel> [8/9 @ 18:10] (0/0)

Elves and the ghosts of men? <Golfimbul> [8/9 @ 14:24] (2/11)

Ghosts of Men and Elves <Alveric> [8/9 @ 14:53] (1/3)

Evil Elves? <Erudil> [8/11 @ 9:17] (2/2)

Don't forget Eol and Meaglin <PhantomS> [8/11 @ 16:04] (0/0)
Unfortunately yes <Alveric> [8/11 @ 10:41] (0/0)

the Tale of the Dead Men <PhantomS> [8/9 @ 14:52] (1/6)

Barrow Wights & Dead Marshes <Alveric> [8/9 @ 15:00] (1/5)

The Barrows <PhantomS> [8/9 @ 15:22] (1/4)

Wights... <Black numenorian> [8/10 @ 6:15] (2/3)

In "The Adventures of Tom Bombadil," <Curious> [8/12 @ 10:56] (1/1)

What was the Wight up to though? <Alveric> [8/12 @ 13:33] (0/0)

In Lord of the Rings <Alveric> [8/10 @ 8:07] (0/0)

The Muster of Rohan #17: Open Mike <EowynDernhelm> [8/9 @ 10:41] (5/15)

An aside.... <Dame Ioreth > [8/9 @ 17:55] (1/1)

Erkenbrand.... <Darkstone> [8/12 @ 18:00] (0/0)

the great darkness <wajeff> [8/9 @ 13:05] (0/0)
Mustering some thoughts and questions <PhantomS> [8/9 @ 12:25] (1/1)

Sorry, I was away for the weekend. Here <Curious> [8/12 @ 7:55] (0/0)

Was this chapter really necessary? [ ;)] <Golfimbul> [8/9 @ 12:14] (4/7)

Necessary to what? <Curious> [8/12 @ 7:24] (0/0)
LOL you're such a joker (No Text) <gullygilly> [8/9 @ 23:38] (1/1)

But I was hoping for some serious answers :) (No Text) <Golfimbul> [8/11 @ 16:30] (0/0)

Surely you don't think LotR is too long?! (No Text) <nerdanel50> [8/9 @ 17:23] (1/1)

I'm in a hurry to get to the big fight. (No Text) <Golfimbul> [8/9 @ 18:49] (0/0)

About as useful as a certain corrupted Maia with wings...;) <EowynDernhelm> [8/9 @ 16:00] (1/1)

I was kidding.... <Golfimbul> [8/9 @ 16:34] (0/0)

random observation timing and the Dawnless Day <drogo_drogo> [8/9 @ 11:17] (1/1)

Keep that thought <gullygilly> [8/9 @ 23:40] (0/0)

The Muster of Rohan #16: “It was indeed in deepening gloom…” <EowynDernhelm> [8/9 @ 10:34] (7/16)

Eowyn's bitterness <Dame Ioreth > [8/9 @ 17:45] (1/1)

Maybe Theoden should... <Golfimbul> [8/9 @ 20:11] (0/0)

Quick thoughts... <NZ Strider> [8/9 @ 17:22] (1/3)

Did she use "Dernhelm"... <Golfimbul> [8/9 @ 21:45] (1/2)

I don't think we hear of it one way or the other. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [8/11 @ 3:38] (1/1)

That's what I thought too. (No Text) <Golfimbul> [8/11 @ 11:25] (0/0)

Merry the clueless... <wajeff> [8/9 @ 12:56] (0/0)
Trust <PhantomS> [8/9 @ 12:09] (1/1)

I think she had her own armour... <Golfimbul> [8/9 @ 12:19] (0/0)

Hobbits are trusting creatures... <Estel Envinyatar> [8/9 @ 12:04] (0/0)
Whose idea was it, anyway? <Arquen> [8/9 @ 11:23] (1/4)

I don't think Elfhelm.... <Golfimbul> [8/10 @ 15:56] (1/3)

More thoughts... <Arquen> [8/10 @ 17:00] (1/2)

Could be.. <Golfimbul> [8/11 @ 11:34] (1/1)

Elfhelm the Passive-Aggressive <Golfimbul> [8/11 @ 16:27] (0/0)

Merry;s instincts <drogo_drogo> [8/9 @ 10:51] (0/0)

Why do the doors of Moria read "the doors of MORIA"... <sixfoothobbit> [8/9 @ 8:23] (1/2)

The door is written in Sindarin <PhantomS> [8/9 @ 12:04] (1/1)

Cave Dwelling Elves <Alveric> [8/12 @ 17:21] (0/0)

Amon Hen Ring-orc connection? <Aunt Dora Baggins> [8/8 @ 23:03] (2/9)

An Orc question <PhantomS> [8/9 @ 4:36] (1/2)

An interesting question... <Taedius> [8/9 @ 12:16] (1/1)

Those Orcs in the bush <PhantomS> [8/9 @ 13:43] (0/0)

Not quite. <Atlas> [8/8 @ 23:45] (2/5)

I agree too <Black numenorian> [8/9 @ 4:37] (1/3)

The only argument I have is... <Aunt Dora Baggins> [8/9 @ 12:36] (1/2)

There is point on that... <Black numenorian> [8/10 @ 6:22] (1/1)

Orcses <Thorongil2931> [8/11 @ 20:29] (0/0)

I agree. <Taedius> [8/9 @ 1:47] (0/0)

new to the board <stryker OWNZ> [8/8 @ 19:23] (1/2)

Welcome, stryker <Eledhwen> [8/8 @ 19:30] (1/1)

Forgot the link. D'oh. (No Text - Link Inside) <Eledhwen> [8/8 @ 19:30] (0/0)

Mirkwood <Yeuw> [8/8 @ 18:36] (1/10)

There is a bit of confusion <NZ Strider> [8/8 @ 18:56] (2/9)

The population of Lorien <PhantomS> [8/9 @ 4:44] (0/0)
The end of the third age <He who arises in might> [8/8 @ 21:13] (3/7)

Refresh my memory <Verbena> [8/9 @ 19:38] (1/2)

In Return of the King <Alveric> [8/10 @ 4:24] (1/1)

Thank you! (No Text) <Verbena> [8/10 @ 14:49] (0/0)

Elves in later Ages to the present <Alveric> [8/9 @ 14:45] (1/2)

But the Valar did <Curious> [8/12 @ 10:48] (1/1)

Valar not infallible <Alveric> [8/12 @ 17:04] (0/0)

Didn't Tolkien say.... <Golfimbul> [8/8 @ 22:17] (0/0)

The Muster of Rohan #15: "without horn or harp or music of men's voices" <EowynDernhelm> [8/8 @ 15:56] (9/13)

Hmm...I guess I don't agree with <gullygilly> [8/8 @ 23:06] (0/0)
Not to worry <nerdanel50> [8/8 @ 22:07] (3/4)

Good catch! <EowynDernhelm> [8/9 @ 15:38] (0/0)
very good point <drogo_drogo> [8/9 @ 8:33] (0/0)
Good catch! There are other hints <Curious> [8/8 @ 22:35] (1/1)

Upon Multiple Readings <The Silent Watcher> [8/8 @ 23:23] (0/0)

The Rohirrim are a fighting people <Estel Envinyatar> [8/8 @ 21:38] (0/0)
Leaving for war <erather> [8/8 @ 19:37] (0/0)
Tolkien does not glamourise war. <NZ Strider> [8/8 @ 19:14] (0/0)
Their sad parting <Kimi> [8/8 @ 19:12] (0/0)
my thoughts... <wajeff> [8/8 @ 18:09] (0/0)
Losing Hope <Arquen> [8/8 @ 17:14] (0/0)
Tolkien is no fan of war. But <Curious> [8/8 @ 16:21] (0/0)

The Muster of Rohan #14: "I am going to war, Master Meriadoc," <EowynDernhelm> [8/8 @ 12:38] (11/14)

Yes, It's always nice to have... <Dame Ioreth > [8/9 @ 17:31] (0/0)
few thoughts to add <drogo_drogo> [8/9 @ 8:24] (0/0)
this request only <nerdanel50> [8/8 @ 21:10] (0/0)
I think perhaps Eowyn <Kimi> [8/8 @ 18:40] (1/1)

I agree <gullygilly> [8/8 @ 22:55] (0/0)

my thoughts... <wajeff> [8/8 @ 17:59] (0/0)
At Aragorn's request? <erather> [8/8 @ 17:58] (0/0)
A big hint, maybe? <Arquen> [8/8 @ 16:03] (1/1)

Yes, definitely. <Kelly of Water's Edge> [8/8 @ 16:23] (0/0)

I judge that Eowyn had a plan, but <Curious> [8/8 @ 15:17] (0/0)
I'm not sure <asclepias54> [8/8 @ 14:09] (0/0)
Quick thought... <NZ Strider> [8/8 @ 13:23] (1/1)

Wasn't she... <PhantomS> [8/8 @ 13:55] (0/0)

Oh, wow, I nearly forgot... <EowynDernhelm> [8/8 @ 12:56] (0/0)

Gollum's fault or Saurons? (Story Spoiler - All of the books) <What's Taters> [8/8 @ 6:05] (5/23)

It's partly Celebrimbor's! <Eledhwen> [8/8 @ 19:35] (1/1)

Don't forget Morgoth. <Curious> [8/8 @ 21:49] (0/0)

Society's to blame <Darkstone> [8/8 @ 12:50] (2/3)

Bahh!!! <He who arises in might> [8/8 @ 21:19] (0/0)
*whacks Darkstone* <NZ Strider> [8/8 @ 19:05] (1/1)

Okay, okay. <Darkstone> [8/8 @ 22:55] (0/0)

Bit of both really <Alveric> [8/8 @ 10:03] (3/9)

Since you brought up Bilbo... <erather> [8/8 @ 17:33] (1/2)

The ring in the Hobbit <Entilzha> [8/8 @ 18:35] (1/1)

Depends which Hobbit edition you mean <Alveric> [8/9 @ 13:06] (0/0)

Agreed. (No Text) <Curious> [8/8 @ 13:16] (0/0)
another question... <Little Red> [8/8 @ 10:10] (3/4)

Sauron not fully active yet <Alveric> [8/9 @ 13:10] (0/0)
I don't think the Ring held back <Curious> [8/8 @ 13:33] (0/0)
Boromir had a dark side <MotherWasAHamster> [8/8 @ 10:32] (1/1)

I agree <Entilzha> [8/8 @ 18:38] (0/0)

My thoughts. <Taedius> [8/8 @ 8:11] (1/2)

Well <He who arises in might> [8/8 @ 12:03] (1/1)

Yes,but... <Taedius> [8/8 @ 15:29] (0/0)

I think it is the ring's fault <fak> [8/8 @ 7:24] (1/3)

*raises hand* <Little Red> [8/8 @ 9:24] (2/2)

Both at fault <oloin> [8/8 @ 9:51] (0/0)
Smeagol was nasssty <MotherWasAHamster> [8/8 @ 9:35] (0/0)

Sons of Elrond and the Paths of the Dead <Elraralia> [8/7 @ 22:51] (5/10)

Dealing with fear <PhantomS> [8/9 @ 5:24] (1/1)

hmmm.... <Golfimbul> [8/9 @ 14:05] (0/0)

Legolas did feel fear... <Golfimbul> [8/8 @ 22:03] (0/0)
The short answer: either <Curious> [8/8 @ 13:03] (0/0)
I don't no, <He who arises in might> [8/8 @ 12:15] (0/0)
Wide-ranging discussion of this very question here >>> (No Text - Link Inside) <NZ Strider> [8/8 @ 0:21] (1/4)

Geology of POTD <Arquen> [8/8 @ 14:26] (2/3)

Thanks, Arquen! <nerdanel50> [8/8 @ 22:17] (0/0)
Fascinating! Thanks for that. <NZ Strider> [8/8 @ 19:03] (1/1)

one step fwd, two steps back <Arquen> [8/8 @ 20:27] (0/0)

The Muster of Rohan #13: "With that the king stood up..." <EowynDernhelm> [8/7 @ 18:26] (10/23)

Perhaps something sneakier <Darkstone> [8/8 @ 13:09] (3/3)

Wow great theory! (No Text) <Golfimbul> [8/8 @ 22:59] (0/0)
Oooh, I like that! <Dame Ioreth > [8/8 @ 16:48] (0/0)
Good point. <EowynDernhelm> [8/8 @ 13:16] (0/0)

Even Elrond was reluctant <Curious> [8/8 @ 13:01] (0/0)
Protectiveness for Merry <Lothirienne> [8/8 @ 11:05] (0/0)
it's funny <Fisher> [8/8 @ 9:53] (0/0)
"As a father you shall be to me." <nerdanel50> [8/8 @ 9:33] (1/4)

the sucession problem... <wajeff> [8/8 @ 20:37] (1/3)

Someone pointed this out before... <Suni> [8/9 @ 5:03] (1/2)

You'd have to have a lot of confidence <nerdanel50> [8/9 @ 8:26] (1/1)

I agree, but apparently Theoden had :-) (No Text) <Suni> [8/9 @ 14:31] (0/0)

Merry the king's man <PhantomS> [8/8 @ 9:09] (1/3)

I thought that was a joke. <Curious> [8/8 @ 13:39] (2/2)

I'm with you. <Kimi> [8/8 @ 18:20] (0/0)
Well, Master Curious.... <PhantomS> [8/8 @ 14:02] (0/0)

I do feel sorry for Merry... <NZ Strider> [8/8 @ 0:32] (0/0)
Perhaps Aragorn? <pengolodh> [8/7 @ 21:47] (0/0)
The decision to leave Merry <erather> [8/7 @ 19:32] (0/0)
More good questions. <Kimi> [8/7 @ 18:40] (2/3)

hear hear! <wajeff> [8/7 @ 20:40] (0/0)
I'll second that <drogo_drogo> [8/7 @ 19:29] (1/1)

You have hit on the reason <gullygilly> [8/7 @ 20:09] (0/0)

Cross-post from Main re Reverend: (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [8/7 @ 16:21] (0/0)

The origin of the dwarves <Fountain_head> [8/7 @ 13:09] (2/3)

In addition to drogodrogo's answer <PhantomS> [8/7 @ 14:41] (1/1)

Interesting, thanks <Fountain_head> [8/7 @ 15:07] (0/0)

a very brief answer <drogo_drogo> [8/7 @ 14:23] (0/0)

The Muster of Rohan #12: “Dark tidings” <EowynDernhelm> [8/7 @ 12:08] (9/25)

Hirgon seems both rude and dense. <Curious> [8/8 @ 12:36] (2/5)

Good comparison to the New Yorker cover! <nerdanel50> [8/8 @ 22:31] (0/0)
Hirgon's return <Atlas> [8/8 @ 22:11] (1/3)

More questions: <ringers rock!> [8/9 @ 9:06] (1/2)

hope brings hope <PhantomS> [8/9 @ 15:35] (1/1)

Ahh I see. Thank you :0) <ringers rock!> [8/10 @ 10:53] (0/0)

Just a lexical note (as I have nothing to add <NZ Strider> [8/8 @ 3:56] (0/0)
my thoughts.... <wajeff> [8/7 @ 20:32] (0/0)
A Gondor-centric view <Kimi> [8/7 @ 17:58] (1/8)

Question(s): <ringers rock!> [8/8 @ 8:42] (3/7)

Ooh, subtle point! <Kimi> [8/8 @ 18:19] (1/4)

Hirgon wasn't instructed <Curious> [8/8 @ 21:39] (1/3)

I wouldn't say he's not nice <Kimi> [8/8 @ 21:59] (1/2)

I would hope <Curious> [8/8 @ 22:27] (1/1)

Perhaps <Kimi> [8/8 @ 23:03] (0/0)

Hirgon is doing his Job <PhantomS> [8/8 @ 9:27] (0/0)
Not all Gondorians <Green Rider> [8/8 @ 8:48] (0/0)

I agree with drogo_drogo and Dame Ioreth <nerdanel50> [8/7 @ 16:16] (0/0)
Theoden King <PhantomS> [8/7 @ 15:59] (0/0)
The Gondor-centric view of ME <erather> [8/7 @ 15:14] (0/0)
Why inside the walls.... ? <Dame Ioreth > [8/7 @ 14:55] (1/1)

Denethor thinks defensively. <erather> [8/7 @ 21:04] (0/0)

answers (my brain can't think of any clever subject lines this week!) <drogo_drogo> [8/7 @ 13:17] (2/2)

Wow. <EowynDernhelm> [8/7 @ 13:42] (0/0)
And here I was, <Green Rider> [8/7 @ 13:33] (0/0)

Nazgul at the Black Gate <sevil99odorf> [8/7 @ 9:51] (1/2)

All of the (surviving) Nazgul were there, apparently... <Ossë> [8/7 @ 10:10] (1/1)

Thanks (No Text) <sevil99odorf> [8/7 @ 15:19] (0/0)

The Muster of Rohan #11: “The Red Arrow” <EowynDernhelm> [8/7 @ 9:43] (8/14)

Beregond tells Pippin Denethor sent the Red Arrow <Curious> [8/8 @ 12:08] (1/1)

Denethor did know, albeit belatedly <PhantomS> [8/9 @ 18:04] (0/0)

my thoughts... <wajeff> [8/7 @ 20:23] (0/0)
Some thoughts <Kimi> [8/7 @ 17:40] (0/0)
A slightly different take <nerdanel50> [8/7 @ 16:05] (1/2)

Good questions. <EowynDernhelm> [8/7 @ 16:13] (1/1)

Yes, <Green Rider> [8/8 @ 8:45] (0/0)

What to do... <notlost> [8/7 @ 11:28] (2/2)

Denethor's hope failed <erather> [8/7 @ 13:20] (0/0)
I wonder the same thing ... <Dame Ioreth > [8/7 @ 13:18] (0/0)

some answers <drogo_drogo> [8/7 @ 11:21] (0/0)
Hmm... Perhaps <Ossë> [8/7 @ 10:50] (0/0)
Hirgon's cloak <Lothirienne> [8/7 @ 10:38] (1/1)

I seem to recall <erather> [8/7 @ 13:17] (0/0)

sequel to LotR? <Fethra> [8/6 @ 23:36] (2/3)

3Q~ <Fethra> [8/7 @ 17:43] (0/0)
He wrote an intro chapter - <Azree> [8/6 @ 23:46] (1/1)

Yes; it's Vol. XII in *The History of Middle-earth*. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [8/7 @ 3:30] (0/0)

The Muster of Rohan #10: "Then why has Aragorn gone that way?" <EowynDernhelm> [8/6 @ 15:58] (9/19)

Example #23 on not making oaths... <wajeff> [8/7 @ 0:36] (1/1)

Indeed, something to be mindful of! (No Text) <notlost> [8/7 @ 11:30] (0/0)

The old man reminds me of Indiana Jones... <Kathira> [8/7 @ 0:23] (0/0)
It's a mystery <Kimi> [8/6 @ 22:57] (0/0)
The dead did call Aragorn, so <Curious> [8/6 @ 20:52] (1/3)

If he was Arahad I, <Green Rider> [8/7 @ 5:02] (2/2)

What about the Ring of B? <PhantomS> [8/8 @ 13:31] (0/0)
Or... <EowynDernhelm> [8/7 @ 9:57] (0/0)

just a couple of observations <gullygilly> [8/6 @ 19:57] (0/0)
Just who is that old man <He who arises in might> [8/6 @ 19:36] (1/1)

Good idea <PhantomS> [8/6 @ 23:36] (0/0)

some answers <drogo_drogo> [8/6 @ 17:05] (0/0)
It would have been very considerate of Aragorn <erather> [8/6 @ 16:15] (2/5)

Perhaps a slightly different take... <NZ Strider> [8/8 @ 0:43] (2/2)

It's all in how you look at it. <erather> [8/8 @ 21:14] (0/0)
Now *that's* what I wanted to say <Altaira> [8/8 @ 0:56] (0/0)

Perhaps Aragorn <Altaira> [8/7 @ 0:10] (1/1)

Well, nothing's ever certain, but <erather> [8/7 @ 15:23] (0/0)

"like one whom the dead call" <eldarheru> [8/6 @ 16:14] (0/0)

The Muster of Rohan #9: “What lies beyond no man knows.” <EowynDernhelm> [8/6 @ 13:30] (6/16)

On the gathering "host" -- just one quick thought... <NZ Strider> [8/7 @ 18:22] (1/1)

Except they have been wrong <Curious> [8/8 @ 17:05] (0/0)

my thoughts... <wajeff> [8/6 @ 23:16] (0/0)
Yes, I would guess that the Dead <Curious> [8/6 @ 19:58] (1/1)

I stand corrected <Curious> [8/7 @ 12:30] (0/0)

the host <drogo_drogo> [8/6 @ 16:56] (0/0)
I never sat down to figure out <gullygilly> [8/6 @ 16:43] (0/0)
The mysterious host <erather> [8/6 @ 13:51] (2/8)

Timing of Mustering of the Dead <Arquen> [8/6 @ 16:07] (1/5)

But Eowyn said, "in the moonless nights but a little while ago" <erather> [8/6 @ 16:22] (2/4)

Phase wrong, time right <Arquen> [8/7 @ 0:37] (2/2)

This looks right, thank you for your thoroughness! (No Text) <erather> [8/7 @ 20:09] (0/0)
Nice cite! <Curious> [8/7 @ 10:50] (0/0)

Maybe "moonless" can also equal "cloudy"...? (No Text) <Suni> [8/6 @ 16:59] (0/0)

Is two days... <notlost> [8/6 @ 14:56] (1/1)

It's less than a day's ride to the Paths <erather> [8/6 @ 15:22] (0/0)

The Muster of Rohan #8: "'Come, Master Meriadoc!' he said. 'You shall not stand...'" <EowynDernhelm> [8/6 @ 10:42] (6/22)

One or two minor things... <NZ Strider> [8/7 @ 3:57] (1/1)

Thanks, NZ <EowynDernhelm> [8/7 @ 10:02] (0/0)

my thoughts... <wajeff> [8/6 @ 23:07] (0/0)
Skins of what? <Curious> [8/6 @ 19:32] (4/10)

They might have traded <Altaira> [8/7 @ 0:34] (1/4)

They certainly traded horses <Curious> [8/7 @ 9:25] (1/3)

Did you catch this? <Altaira> [8/7 @ 10:18] (2/2)

Very good, this reminds me <erather> [8/7 @ 15:36] (0/0)
Very nice. <Curious> [8/7 @ 10:59] (0/0)

good question... <drogo_drogo> [8/6 @ 20:51] (0/0)
Don't forget Folca. <EowynDernhelm> [8/6 @ 20:13] (1/1)

I forgot the white stag <Curious> [8/6 @ 21:53] (0/0)

Silly you! <gullygilly> [8/6 @ 20:07] (1/1)

Just one <Curious> [8/6 @ 20:15] (0/0)

Merry is learning the court etiquette <drogo_drogo> [8/6 @ 11:41] (2/5)

Nice answer. (No Text) <Kimi> [8/6 @ 18:10] (0/0)
It seems to me <notlost> [8/6 @ 15:01] (1/3)

class and knowledge/appreciation of legend <drogo_drogo> [8/6 @ 16:41] (2/2)

I agree <Altaira> [8/7 @ 0:24] (0/0)
I think perhaps Sam also <Kimi> [8/6 @ 18:14] (0/0)

I think they're hungry! <Dame Ioreth > [8/6 @ 11:37] (0/0)
Merry knows <gullygilly> [8/6 @ 11:22] (0/0)

Huh?...There's a typo in my Appendix A. <EowynDernhelm> [8/6 @ 9:56] (3/6)

Weird-I have that too, but <Estel Envinyatar> [8/9 @ 0:59] (1/1)

Harper-Collins paperback 1997 has it too (the tbRivendell) (No Text) <Suni> [8/9 @ 4:49] (0/0)

Eowyn, is that cat in your footer having a seizure? <jadeshadow> [8/6 @ 22:38] (1/1)

No, the cat... <EowynDernhelm> [8/7 @ 16:02] (0/0)

typos and meaning <drogo_drogo> [8/6 @ 10:24] (1/1)

Tom Bombadil's Rivendell...that would be interesting. <EowynDernhelm> [8/6 @ 10:50] (0/0)

a small question about Gollum. <Little Red> [8/6 @ 9:48] (1/7)

link to a discussion on this topic... <drogo_drogo> [8/6 @ 9:58] (2/6)

Which is not to say that the rumor <Curious> [8/6 @ 15:12] (1/3)

I tend to agree... <Little Red> [8/6 @ 22:56] (1/2)

It may not be really different... <Gourry> [8/6 @ 23:05] (1/1)

hmmm.... <Little Red> [8/7 @ 11:02] (0/0)

wow, thanks! <Little Red> [8/6 @ 10:05] (1/1)

Word! <What's Taters> [8/8 @ 6:17] (0/0)

Men of Mordor <Erudil> [8/6 @ 9:37] (2/5)

people of the ash <Yeuw> [8/8 @ 18:50] (0/0)
Probably Easterlings of some description <Alveric> [8/6 @ 11:36] (2/3)

My theory <Black numenorian> [8/6 @ 13:55] (1/1)

Pre-Sauronean races of Mordor <Alveric> [8/7 @ 5:35] (0/0)

I would guess t he same... <Erudil> [8/6 @ 12:24] (0/0)

Catholicism and Tolkien, Article Inside <Burst> [8/6 @ 4:33] (1/1)

I'm not sure I buy <Curious> [8/6 @ 15:05] (0/0)

Regarding the Rohan military ranks <eldarheru> [8/6 @ 1:14] (5/10)

no,they are not <PhantomS> [8/6 @ 23:29] (1/5)

From the Appendices: <Curious> [8/7 @ 0:24] (2/4)

correct, but about Erkenbrand <PhantomS> [8/8 @ 9:16] (1/1)

In a feudal system, <Curious> [8/8 @ 10:44] (0/0)

Let's play spot the typo. <Kimi> [8/7 @ 1:23] (1/1)

That was a good one. <Curious> [8/7 @ 9:19] (0/0)

Eomer was never Second Marshall, <Curious> [8/6 @ 14:21] (0/0)
As I understand it <Darkstone> [8/6 @ 10:05] (0/0)
Yes and No I think <Alveric> [8/6 @ 4:44] (0/0)
Straight from the top of my head... <Taedius> [8/6 @ 3:18] (0/0)

Ides Ælfscyne <NZ Strider> [8/6 @ 0:06] (10/13)

thanks, and a hesitant question <galadhremmin> [8/8 @ 16:18] (0/0)
Thanks, NZStrider (No Text) <nerdanel50> [8/6 @ 22:27] (0/0)
That was wonderful.... <notlost> [8/6 @ 14:45] (2/3)

Thanks...and a hesitant question <galadhremmin> [8/8 @ 16:16] (0/0)
Weird... <notlost> [8/7 @ 11:08] (1/1)

That's a good word; thanks. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [8/7 @ 15:55] (0/0)

nice, NZ Strider <Luinaelin> [8/6 @ 13:09] (0/0)
So romantic <gullygilly> [8/6 @ 10:01] (0/0)
Thanks (a mathom I presume?) and a fine one <hatster> [8/6 @ 7:08] (0/0)
That's amazing. Thanks. (No Text) <Varda Elentari> [8/6 @ 3:46] (0/0)
Very nice. Thank you. (No Text) <Kimi> [8/6 @ 1:22] (0/0)
Wonderful, NZ. Thank-you <Altaira> [8/6 @ 0:57] (0/0)
Very impressive <Verbena> [8/6 @ 0:27] (0/0)

Three Old English poems <NZ Strider> [8/6 @ 0:04] (3/3)

Thank You NZ <gullygilly> [8/6 @ 9:55] (0/0)
thanks, very interesting! (No Text) <drogo_drogo> [8/6 @ 9:49] (0/0)
Fascinating <Altaira> [8/6 @ 1:37] (0/0)

unfinished tales <meade> [8/5 @ 22:48] (5/6)

ABSOLUTELY <Yeuw> [8/8 @ 19:11] (0/0)
Absolutely worth reading. <Curious> [8/6 @ 13:37] (0/0)
Fantastic AND Infuriating <Alveric> [8/6 @ 4:29] (1/1)

Infuriating, Yes! <Dame Ioreth > [8/6 @ 10:45] (0/0)

Now there's a concept. <Nimrodel > [8/5 @ 23:13] (0/0)
Nope, good solid Tolkien <hatster> [8/5 @ 23:00] (0/0)

the two towers, the pop music novel <meade> [8/5 @ 21:21] (1/2)

Welcome, meade <Altaira> [8/6 @ 0:08] (1/1)

Yes,I believe... <Taedius> [8/6 @ 2:52] (0/0)

Please, regarding Reverend <mallorn-ws> [8/5 @ 20:55] (2/7)

here are some links <hatster> [8/5 @ 22:55] (3/3)

Thx for this summary. I will miss just knowing I can no longer expect to read his dry humor and wit. (No Text) <mallorn-ws> [8/6 @ 22:47] (0/0)
NOOO!!! <Jocko Drakdödare®> [8/6 @ 4:59] (0/0)
Thanks for posting that, haster (No Text) <WhiteLadyEowyn> [8/6 @ 0:08] (0/0)

The dear, good Reverend <WhiteLadyEowyn> [8/5 @ 21:02] (2/2)

Reverend <oloin> [8/7 @ 15:24] (0/0)
Thank you; I know he will be missed. (No Text) <mallorn-ws> [8/5 @ 21:15] (0/0)

The Muster of Rohan #7: "They have all left me now." <EowynDernhelm> [8/5 @ 18:03] (7/17)

Merry and Pippin both look for food, but <Curious> [8/5 @ 21:01] (1/3)

I think Aragorn assumed <erather> [8/5 @ 21:26] (2/2)

That does make sense. <Curious> [8/6 @ 12:16] (0/0)
Bingo. <Atlas> [8/6 @ 5:52] (0/0)

my thoughts.... <wajeff> [8/5 @ 20:18] (0/0)
Merry's in an awkward position. <erather> [8/5 @ 19:37] (1/3)

yes, this is something else I was playing with <hatster> [8/5 @ 20:41] (2/2)

It would make sense then... <Dame Ioreth > [8/6 @ 10:33] (0/0)
also more life experience (No Text) <Golfimbul> [8/5 @ 21:01] (0/0)

One or two quick points... <NZ Strider> [8/5 @ 19:26] (0/0)
gullygilly mentions his helplessness <hatster> [8/5 @ 19:22] (1/3)

been thinking about this more <hatster> [8/5 @ 19:33] (2/2)

Great points... and may I add <gullygilly> [8/5 @ 20:16] (0/0)
p.o.v. of the fifth wheel <drogo_drogo> [8/5 @ 20:00] (0/0)

I hope you don't mind...I typed this section out for you <gullygilly> [8/5 @ 18:52] (1/1)

Well put. <Varda Elentari> [8/5 @ 19:12] (0/0)

Merry on heroism and adventure <drogo_drogo> [8/5 @ 18:51] (0/0)

The Muster of Rohan #6: "The rider was a woman" <EowynDernhelm> [8/5 @ 16:35] (6/12)

Eowyn/Dernhelm <Entilzha> [8/6 @ 16:00] (1/1)

That's true for when they're riding, <erather> [8/6 @ 16:37] (0/0)

Theoden's caring nature <Dame Ioreth > [8/6 @ 10:12] (0/0)
I find it strange that Merry does not <Curious> [8/5 @ 20:50] (1/1)

Yes, Merry is the surprising one <Kimi> [8/6 @ 1:13] (0/0)

my thoughts.... <wajeff> [8/5 @ 20:06] (1/1)

lol! <EowynDernhelm> [8/5 @ 21:16] (0/0)

People in the grip of infatuation <erather> [8/5 @ 17:07] (1/1)

She was riding with Elfhelm <PhantomS> [8/5 @ 23:50] (0/0)

Some thoughts... <NZ Strider> [8/5 @ 16:47] (2/2)

A ditto and a note on Merry and Eowyn <drogo_drogo> [8/5 @ 17:21] (0/0)
Gosh... <gullygilly> [8/5 @ 16:54] (0/0)

End of the Third Age <runner1928> [8/5 @ 15:12] (3/6)

Alas, you are wrong; and they are right. <NZ Strider> [8/5 @ 16:10] (2/3)

Although Runner has a good excuse <Kimi> [8/6 @ 0:47] (1/1)

Of the three... <runner1928> [8/6 @ 12:47] (0/0)

Many thanks <runner1928> [8/5 @ 16:16] (0/0)

I'm no good with dates, but... <Varda Elentari> [8/5 @ 15:42] (0/0)
I remember... <Suni> [8/5 @ 15:37] (0/0)

Where do the elves go? <Shelobs_Sneak> [8/5 @ 13:30] (1/3)

Without spoilers, huh? <NZ Strider> [8/5 @ 13:55] (2/2)

Have to say it NZ..... <beren_boy> [8/5 @ 18:47] (0/0)
Thanks a lot <Shelobs_Sneak> [8/5 @ 14:29] (0/0)

The Muster of Rohan #5: The Pukel-men <EowynDernhelm> [8/5 @ 12:01] (8/10)

Oh do I feel like an idiot! <Bree Baggins> [8/6 @ 18:10] (0/0)
Slightly frivolous: I always picture the Pukel-men... <Cressida> [8/5 @ 16:37] (1/1)

I picutred smaller version of .. <Dame Ioreth > [8/6 @ 9:57] (0/0)

The Pukel-men were carved <Curious> [8/5 @ 16:16] (1/1)

"I hope we were never so primitive... <Golfimbul> [8/5 @ 17:56] (0/0)

A great question <gullygilly> [8/5 @ 16:05] (0/0)
It's like the Olmec heads in Mexico <drogo_drogo> [8/5 @ 16:01] (0/0)
Some thoughts <NZ Strider> [8/5 @ 13:42] (0/0)
hmmm...JRRT was not an evolutionist.... <Golfimbul> [8/5 @ 13:20] (0/0)
The Púkel-men were... <Ossë> [8/5 @ 12:44] (0/0)

Numenorean activity in the S.A <PhantomS> [8/5 @ 10:04] (2/2)

Interesting Questions, here's my effort at answers <Alveric> [8/5 @ 16:22] (0/0)
Some quick answers... <NZ Strider> [8/5 @ 14:38] (0/0)

The complete root messages of Reverend Brian Smith <Linguilindale> [8/4 @ 22:05] (23/26)

Very nice work. Thanks for that. (No Text) <Altaira> [8/7 @ 1:45] (0/0)
Wow, thank you! <ringers rock!> [8/5 @ 22:57] (0/0)
Wow, thank you! (No Text) <Aunt Dora Baggins> [8/5 @ 15:03] (0/0)
So, how do I save this? <Princess of Geekland> [8/5 @ 15:03] (1/2)

i sent it to your email address. or you could just use your bookmarks or favorites function if that's easier. (No Text) <Linguilindale> [8/5 @ 15:23] (1/1)

You are a gem among elves. <Princess of Geekland> [8/5 @ 17:06] (0/0)

Thanks very much, and as the Reverend knew <FaramirFan> [8/5 @ 11:20] (1/1)

Not the least of which will be some pretty darn good music, if you believe the tales! And I do! (No Text) <Linguilindale> [8/5 @ 13:30] (0/0)

thanks!! <drogo_drogo> [8/5 @ 6:54] (0/0)
Thanks for that! <Menelwie> [8/5 @ 4:16] (0/0)
Thank you so much for that <Ossë> [8/5 @ 4:12] (0/0)
Thanks for that. (No Text) <Acathalion> [8/5 @ 4:08] (0/0)
Thank you <Meira> [8/5 @ 3:37] (0/0)
What a great resource - thank you! (No Text) <Aerlinn> [8/5 @ 2:13] (0/0)
thank you (No Text) <Lothirienne> [8/5 @ 1:04] (0/0)
Thanks (No Text) <Golfimbul> [8/5 @ 0:57] (0/0)
Thank you so much.... <WhiteLadyEowyn> [8/5 @ 0:54] (0/0)
Thank you. <NZ Strider> [8/5 @ 0:39] (0/0)
Thank you. I shall read and enjoy. (No Text) <Curious> [8/5 @ 0:35] (0/0)
Thanks for this. <Varda Elentari> [8/4 @ 23:30] (0/0)
Thanks for that <notlost> [8/4 @ 22:55] (0/0)
Oh wonderful! <hatster> [8/4 @ 22:33] (0/0)
Thank you. <gullygilly> [8/4 @ 22:31] (0/0)
wow... <jadeshadow> [8/4 @ 22:29] (0/0)
Thank you Linguilindale! <erather> [8/4 @ 22:26] (0/0)
supplemented by the accounts of their friends and the learning of the Wise <Linguilindale> [8/4 @ 22:10] (0/0)

Order of reading <Ulmo123> [8/4 @ 16:48] (5/6)

I would, as Elwen suggests, start with the Silmarillion. <Menelwie> [8/5 @ 4:26] (0/0)
I would also highly recommend... <Nimrodel > [8/5 @ 0:05] (0/0)
My suggestions <gullygilly> [8/4 @ 21:24] (0/0)
I agree with Elwen... <Taedius> [8/4 @ 18:42] (0/0)
Others may disagree but... <Elwen> [8/4 @ 16:54] (1/1)

Opinion <runner1928> [8/6 @ 12:57] (0/0)

LeatherBound Book <Ronzoni> [8/4 @ 16:24] (2/3)

Easton Press... <drogo_drogo> [8/4 @ 16:39] (0/0)
You might try eBay. (No Text) <erather> [8/4 @ 16:29] (1/1)

thanks <Ronzoni> [8/5 @ 9:15] (0/0)

The Muster of Rohan #4: "Then one blew a long call on a horn..." <EowynDernhelm> [8/4 @ 15:52] (5/12)

At other points... <Ossë> [8/5 @ 7:31] (0/0)
The lights shone out in answer to the horn. <Curious> [8/4 @ 23:36] (1/3)

On Ancient Warfare <wajeff> [8/4 @ 23:48] (2/2)

Another advantage <Atlas> [8/6 @ 3:20] (0/0)
I'm no expert <Curious> [8/5 @ 0:23] (0/0)

air raid sirens <drogo_drogo> [8/4 @ 16:51] (1/1)

They went off several days ago <erather> [8/4 @ 20:39] (0/0)

"What good will hiding be?" <gullygilly> [8/4 @ 16:11] (1/2)

That's right... <PhantomS> [8/5 @ 4:09] (1/1)

About the Nazgul... <erather> [8/5 @ 14:44] (0/0)

The secure radio link isn't operational yet. <erather> [8/4 @ 16:11] (1/1)

Oh dear... <EowynDernhelm> [8/4 @ 23:23] (0/0)

The Muster of Rohan #3: "Our journey is almost at an end." <EowynDernhelm> [8/4 @ 12:40] (14/29)

The King and the Captain <PhantomS> [8/5 @ 9:43] (0/0)
Théoden and Éomer. <Atlas> [8/5 @ 3:31] (1/1)

Darn double negatives. <Atlas> [8/5 @ 19:07] (0/0)

"Love the one you're with." <Golfimbul> [8/5 @ 2:29] (0/0)
Raising sons <Lothirienne> [8/5 @ 1:10] (0/0)
the calm before the storm... <wajeff> [8/4 @ 20:18] (0/0)
Theoden is a great man <Kimi> [8/4 @ 17:02] (0/0)
Eomer is not trying to persuade Theoden <Curious> [8/4 @ 17:00] (4/14)

I still judge that Eomer was joking. <Curious> [8/5 @ 9:59] (1/7)

Sure there is a difference..... <Golfimbul> [8/5 @ 11:29] (1/6)

Perhaps sarcasm <Curious> [8/5 @ 11:50] (2/5)

Eomer's humor <Cressida> [8/5 @ 15:26] (1/1)

good observation (No Text) <Golfimbul> [8/5 @ 15:39] (0/0)

I liked Atlas's.... <Golfimbul> [8/5 @ 13:09] (1/2)

I <Curious> [8/5 @ 13:25] (1/1)

I.... <Golfimbul> [8/5 @ 13:39] (0/0)

Heir and succession. <Atlas> [8/5 @ 4:13] (1/1)

Good catch about. <Curious> [8/5 @ 10:37] (0/0)

Theoden does name Eomer <Kimi> [8/4 @ 17:20] (0/0)
Funny <gullygilly> [8/4 @ 17:12] (1/2)

Now I have to read <Curious> [8/4 @ 17:44] (1/1)

But Eomer said... <Golfimbul> [8/5 @ 2:36] (0/0)

Theoden as teacher and father <gullygilly> [8/4 @ 16:01] (0/0)
It seems to me that... <Varda Elentari> [8/4 @ 15:43] (0/0)
some answers <drogo_drogo> [8/4 @ 15:38] (0/0)
Foster parents become quite close <erather> [8/4 @ 14:50] (0/0)
Eomer needs a chance to come to grips with it too. <FantasyFan> [8/4 @ 13:52] (0/0)
I agree <asclepias54> [8/4 @ 13:32] (0/0)
It's the first time he's had a chance to use it. <Dame Ioreth > [8/4 @ 13:11] (0/0)

The Muster of Rohan #2: "Day was waning." <EowynDernhelm> [8/4 @ 10:15] (9/14)

my thoughts... <wajeff> [8/4 @ 20:13] (0/0)
If I am correct, Theoden loses two days <Curious> [8/4 @ 13:41] (1/1)

Agreed. Also an addendum. <Atlas> [8/5 @ 3:11] (0/0)

I wonder about the horse Merry has to ride... <Dame Ioreth > [8/4 @ 13:18] (0/0)
thoughts <drogo_drogo> [8/4 @ 11:47] (0/0)
There may be more need to hide <nerdanel50> [8/4 @ 11:15] (0/0)
my thoughts <Lothirienne> [8/4 @ 11:06] (1/1)

I agree with you, <Green Rider> [8/4 @ 11:22] (0/0)

On forgetting Frodo and Sam.... <Elwen> [8/4 @ 11:06] (1/1)

Merry's "forgetting" Frodo reminds me of <nerdanel50> [8/4 @ 11:27] (0/0)

Dunharrow <PhantomS> [8/4 @ 10:47] (0/0)
Hide 'n Seek <gullygilly> [8/4 @ 10:29] (1/2)

You took the words right out of my mouth... <Varda Elentari> [8/4 @ 10:59] (1/1)

Exactly! <gullygilly> [8/4 @ 11:33] (0/0)

Cirdan's Appearence <He who arises in might> [8/4 @ 8:47] (3/12)

Cirdan's amazingly old <drogo_drogo> [8/4 @ 15:47] (1/1)

no links but <Menelwyn> [8/4 @ 19:21] (0/0)

Strangely, Tolkien rarely says whether anyone <Curious> [8/4 @ 9:13] (0/0)
Some possibilites <PhantomS> [8/4 @ 8:55] (1/8)

Aging for Elves <kodax> [8/4 @ 21:58] (2/7)

'Old' and new Elves <PhantomS> [8/5 @ 9:53] (1/5)

Just a little correction <Reddevil> [8/5 @ 10:03] (2/4)

Legolas ...sissy? <PhantomS> [8/5 @ 23:42] (1/1)

I wouldn't say <Reddevil> [8/6 @ 5:43] (0/0)

Bit Harsh! <Alveric> [8/5 @ 16:35] (1/1)

Well <Reddevil> [8/5 @ 16:41] (0/0)

Does Arwen also become Bea Arthur after 20,000 years? <erather> [8/4 @ 22:28] (0/0)

Trouble Afoot at Isengard (A Study On Orcs repost) <Teen Aragorn> [8/3 @ 23:19] (3/14)

I posted a message like this. . . <He who arises in might> [8/4 @ 8:34] (2/9)

I saw your post... <Teen Aragorn> [8/4 @ 10:50] (1/1)

I love Ork's (No Text) <He who arises in might> [8/4 @ 11:18] (0/0)

One of my favorite topics! <Matthew/Ugluk> [8/4 @ 10:11] (1/6)

as for Maia orcs <He who arises in might> [8/4 @ 11:34] (4/5)

Orc Commanders <Alveric> [8/5 @ 17:05] (0/0)
Text reference to orc <Curious> [8/4 @ 13:49] (0/0)
Tolkien's ideas <Matthew/Ugluk> [8/4 @ 12:31] (1/1)

Bookref. to the Maia/Men theory <Taedius> [8/4 @ 18:31] (0/0)

Reproduction. <Taedius> [8/4 @ 12:11] (0/0)

Orcs, goblins... <PhantomS> [8/4 @ 4:26] (0/0)
A couple of quibbles. <Curious> [8/4 @ 0:37] (1/2)

Mordor orcs.... <Teen Aragorn> [8/4 @ 10:45] (1/1)

I don't think treebeard care's <He who arises in might> [8/4 @ 11:36] (0/0)

The Passing of the Grey Company, Final: "The game is up." <Elwen> [8/3 @ 18:00] (18/18)

Thanks! Good questions, good discussion, good summary! (No Text) <erather> [8/4 @ 15:31] (0/0)
Thanks for the discussion! (No Text) <Suni> [8/4 @ 11:31] (0/0)
Thanks, Elwen! <Morwen> [8/4 @ 9:02] (0/0)
Well done! (No Text) <PhantomS> [8/4 @ 8:48] (0/0)
Thanks for that, Elwen <Ossë> [8/4 @ 5:40] (0/0)
thank you! (No Text) <wajeff> [8/3 @ 23:44] (0/0)
Thanks very much, Elwen! (No Text) <nerdanel50> [8/3 @ 23:31] (0/0)
Thanks for the discussion and summary! (No Text) <NZ Strider> [8/3 @ 21:51] (0/0)
Thanks for the great discussion <Lothirienne> [8/3 @ 21:09] (0/0)
fun discussion! thanks so much <hatster> [8/3 @ 20:11] (0/0)
Terrific discussion; thanks, Elwen! (No Text) <JewelTook> [8/3 @ 19:49] (0/0)
Thank you, well done. <Curious> [8/3 @ 19:18] (0/0)
Great job! Thanks! (No Text) <Acathalion> [8/3 @ 19:14] (0/0)
"All's well that ends well." (No Text) <Golfimbul> [8/3 @ 18:37] (0/0)
thanks, great discussion (No Text) <drogo_drogo> [8/3 @ 18:37] (0/0)
Great job. <gullygilly> [8/3 @ 18:33] (0/0)
Thanks a bunch, Elwen ! (No Text) <WhiteLadyEowyn> [8/3 @ 18:27] (0/0)
Great job, Elwen! Thanks for a fine week of discussions. (No Text) <Kimi> [8/3 @ 18:06] (0/0)

The Muster of Rohan #1: "Now all roads were running together..." <EowynDernhelm> [8/3 @ 13:29] (7/9)

Nice intro <Acathalion> [8/4 @ 0:10] (0/0)
I'm sure you'll cut the mustard! <Kimi> [8/3 @ 17:48] (0/0)
You'll be great, ED. <Varda Elentari> [8/3 @ 15:49] (0/0)
Looking forward to it! <NZ Strider> [8/3 @ 15:38] (0/0)
muster or maybe honey mustard <drogo_drogo> [8/3 @ 15:05] (0/0)
Or "muster up some grub" <gullygilly> [8/3 @ 13:58] (0/0)
There is also the expression "to pass muster," <Curious> [8/3 @ 13:49] (1/2)

I led a discussion without reading the chapter.... <Golfimbul> [8/3 @ 14:14] (1/1)

You know... <notlost> [8/4 @ 10:28] (0/0)

Favorite chapter <Maedhros the corrupted> [8/2 @ 23:34] (2/4)

You need to narrow your margins. (No Text) <Curious> [8/3 @ 0:16] (0/0)
Favorite chapter <Maedhros the corrupted> [8/2 @ 23:45] (2/2)

Greetings, Maedhros <Altaira> [8/3 @ 11:16] (0/0)
I like all of them, but why don't you tell us <hatster> [8/3 @ 11:14] (0/0)

Whom do you like to have a walk with? <Fethra> [8/2 @ 18:23] (19/29)

Galadriel <Choice of Lúthien> [8/4 @ 23:37] (0/0)
Keeping it simple: Eowyn <Farawyn> [8/4 @ 17:46] (0/0)
While a ride on Shadowfax... <notlost> [8/4 @ 10:23] (0/0)
Arwen. Hey, just a walk! <Matthew/Ugluk> [8/4 @ 8:12] (1/1)

Well, if you don't behave... <Morwen> [8/4 @ 8:59] (0/0)

Treebeard <nerdanel50> [8/3 @ 23:27] (0/0)
Smeagol, <He who arises in might> [8/3 @ 19:06] (0/0)
I'd put my investigative jounalists hat on...... <beren_boy> [8/3 @ 17:28] (0/0)
Strider <Olorin of the West> [8/3 @ 15:34] (0/0)
Bilbo in Rivendell <drogo_drogo> [8/3 @ 15:17] (0/0)
Sam <gullygilly> [8/3 @ 12:40] (0/0)
I'd take a walk with... <Narsil Anduril> [8/3 @ 11:27] (0/0)
Well... <spencer> [8/3 @ 10:32] (1/1)

Thanks for this. I often wonder <mallorn-ws> [8/5 @ 20:42] (0/0)

Shadowfax <Dame Ioreth > [8/3 @ 9:37] (0/0)
I want to walk with <PhantomS> [8/3 @ 5:28] (0/0)
I'd like a nice long walk with Legolas. <ZinniaB> [8/3 @ 0:34] (0/0)
Gandalf. <Varda Elentari> [8/2 @ 20:43] (3/3)

*sigh!* (No Text) <Olorin of the West> [8/3 @ 15:27] (0/0)
me too! (No Text) <Little Red> [8/3 @ 10:40] (0/0)
I agree <Maedhros the corrupted> [8/2 @ 23:29] (0/0)

I'd love a walk with <Shadowfaxrules> [8/2 @ 20:09] (1/1)

I agree.... <ZinniaB> [8/3 @ 0:37] (0/0)

I'd like a nice, long walk <NZ Strider> [8/2 @ 19:50] (4/4)

I could see you doing it NZ <gullygilly> [8/3 @ 12:41] (0/0)
Or <spencer> [8/3 @ 10:41] (0/0)
He is with you now, <Curious> [8/2 @ 20:34] (0/0)
I can't say better than that. <Kimi> [8/2 @ 20:19] (0/0)

I would take a walk with <FrodoFanatic> [8/2 @ 19:42] (0/0)

What will be the Shire date for December, 17th, 2003?????(need in a hurry) <foolishtook> [8/2 @ 17:46] (2/3)

Try this (I am not vouching for accuracy): (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [8/2 @ 17:59] (1/1)

use IE, my NS7 didn't work with that page (No Text) <hatster> [8/2 @ 23:37] (0/0)

If possible, the 15th through the 17th!!!! (No Text) <foolishtook> [8/2 @ 17:54] (0/0)

Glorfindel(s)? <Entilzha> [8/2 @ 14:12] (2/6)

and Legolass? <Fethra> [8/2 @ 18:36] (1/1)

Basically, when writing the LotR <NZ Strider> [8/2 @ 20:00] (0/0)

Tolkien said they were one and the same. <NZ Strider> [8/2 @ 17:07] (1/3)

Although that was not what he had in mind <Curious> [8/2 @ 18:02] (1/2)

Ahh, the things <Lairosion> [8/2 @ 18:34] (1/1)

Thanks <Entilzha> [8/2 @ 19:08] (0/0)

The Passing of the Grey Company#14: "I like this place and willingly could waste my time in it." <Elwen> [8/2 @ 12:09] (5/20)

So if the Dead are no longer haunting the Paths... <Matthew/Ugluk> [8/3 @ 21:11] (1/1)

er... <PhantomS> [8/4 @ 8:59] (0/0)

And just where was this Stone of Erech? <erather> [8/2 @ 23:45] (0/0)
One question and four notes: <Curious> [8/2 @ 19:23] (5/6)

Great cite on Baldor. (No Text) <Acathalion> [8/3 @ 19:10] (0/0)
Boy am I glad... <Elwen> [8/3 @ 11:12] (0/0)
*Chills* Holy mackeral 8-( <Seillib> [8/2 @ 21:25] (1/1)

next time, take a torchlight. <PhantomS> [8/3 @ 5:35] (0/0)

So we do know (sort of) <NZ Strider> [8/2 @ 20:07] (0/0)
Oh, that's creepy! <Kimi> [8/2 @ 19:56] (0/0)

If no-one minds, I'll repost this <NZ Strider> [8/2 @ 17:11] (2/2)

Excellent! Thanks NZ. (No Text) <Elwen> [8/3 @ 17:49] (0/0)
Bravo! Bravo! (No Text) <Golfimbul> [8/2 @ 21:09] (0/0)

Just an observation..... <Golfimbul> [8/2 @ 13:26] (2/6)

where the two belong.. <drogo_drogo> [8/2 @ 18:06] (0/0)
hmm... <gullygilly> [8/2 @ 14:05] (1/4)

I wouldn't go that far. <Curious> [8/2 @ 17:51] (1/3)

Hmm... <gullygilly> [8/2 @ 21:28] (1/2)

It's hard to ask the right question.... <Golfimbul> [8/3 @ 14:05] (1/1)

Hmm... <gullygilly> [8/3 @ 16:38] (0/0)

Question about 'Tal-Elemar' <PhantomS> [8/2 @ 2:30] (3/8)

King's Men is my guess <Acathalion> [8/3 @ 18:07] (0/0)
Perhaps <Altaira> [8/2 @ 10:57] (0/0)
Can you give me a cite? <Curious> [8/2 @ 8:09] (1/5)

It's in HoME vol 12, 'The People's of Middle Earth' , the last story after "The New Shadow' (No Text) <PhantomS> [8/2 @ 9:06] (1/4)

Is the work entitled <Curious> [8/2 @ 20:11] (1/3)

"Tal-Elmar" to be exact. (No Text) <PhantomS> [8/3 @ 13:41] (1/2)

That explains <Curious> [8/3 @ 16:57] (1/1)

I guess that's why Tolkien abandoned it... <PhantomS> [8/4 @ 4:13] (0/0)

What do you think? <Arwen Evanstar> [8/1 @ 22:02] (4/17)

I think... <Narsil Anduril> [8/3 @ 11:47] (0/0)
Frodo was under <grammaboodawg> [8/1 @ 22:38] (2/2)

Just what I thought, <ringers rock!> [8/2 @ 12:47] (0/0)
I agree <Altaira> [8/1 @ 23:59] (0/0)

I'm no Bombadil expert, but... <Varda Elentari> [8/1 @ 22:21] (1/1)

Nice answer! I agree. (No Text) <Kimi> [8/1 @ 23:59] (0/0)

My opinion <Mellonoftheelves> [8/1 @ 22:17] (3/10)

Good points <Mellonoftheelves> [8/1 @ 23:53] (0/0)
Hmm <Thorongil2931> [8/1 @ 23:42] (1/1)

No <Mellonoftheelves> [8/1 @ 23:52] (0/0)

The Valar did not have that power either. <Varda Elentari> [8/1 @ 22:22] (2/6)

Yeah, even when Aule made the dwarves, <Gourry> [8/2 @ 11:38] (1/1)

actually <PhantomS> [8/3 @ 5:24] (0/0)

I was thinking <Mellonoftheelves> [8/1 @ 22:29] (1/3)

Mandos, then? <Varda Elentari> [8/1 @ 22:36] (1/2)

Yes and no <Altaira> [8/1 @ 23:50] (1/1)

Okay, good. <Varda Elentari> [8/2 @ 0:17] (0/0)

Gilliagan's Island...LOTR style! <Samwise the Strong> [8/1 @ 21:22] (1/2)

I hate to sound stuffy, and <Curious> [8/2 @ 8:15] (1/1)

Hmmmm...I never thought about the "toilet" theory. Things to ponder. (No Text) <Farawyn> [8/2 @ 10:19] (0/0)

two towers theme <meade> [8/1 @ 21:19] (2/2)

I like it <Brockomir> [8/2 @ 9:11] (0/0)
Interesting <Mellonoftheelves> [8/1 @ 22:19] (0/0)

Quantum Physics and Tolkien <Erudil> [8/1 @ 16:38] (8/15)

Interesting <infidel> [8/2 @ 18:08] (0/0)
Prof. Tolkien meets Stephen Hawking <drogo_drogo> [8/2 @ 9:02] (0/0)
Ahhh, speculation <Doorwarden of Theoden> [8/2 @ 4:48] (0/0)
An interesting idea, but a question... <Varda Elentari> [8/1 @ 19:01] (3/7)

Possibly... <Erudil> [8/1 @ 22:40] (1/1)

Magic <Doorwarden of Theoden> [8/2 @ 4:39] (0/0)

There is a difference between <Eärendil The Mariner> [8/1 @ 20:52] (1/2)

Yes, but... <Varda Elentari> [8/1 @ 21:03] (1/1)

The possibilities are there <Eärendil The Mariner> [8/2 @ 17:40] (0/0)

This could get into scary time travel areas.... <beren_boy> [8/1 @ 19:32] (1/1)

well considering that time travel <hatster> [8/1 @ 20:29] (0/0)

Great thinking... <Taedius> [8/1 @ 17:42] (0/0)
Interesting, I'vw always thought of the wraiths that way (No Text) <He who arises in might> [8/1 @ 17:38] (0/0)
Interesting. <WhiteAslan> [8/1 @ 17:06] (0/0)
Cool idea. <Doorwarden of Theoden> [8/1 @ 16:53] (0/0)

The Passing of the Grey Company #13: "XIII. Misery acquaints a man with strange bedfellows!" <Elwen> [8/1 @ 16:37] (5/16)

a few little points <gullygilly> [8/2 @ 12:39] (0/0)
one thing to add on why use the Oathbreakers <drogo_drogo> [8/2 @ 8:27] (1/1)

Good point. <Elwen> [8/2 @ 12:10] (0/0)

I judge that Aragorn would have found <Curious> [8/2 @ 7:06] (0/0)
Oaths <Kimi> [8/1 @ 18:21] (5/7)

re Oaths <wajeff> [8/2 @ 13:34] (0/0)
I agree and have nothing to add, but <Elwen> [8/2 @ 12:18] (0/0)
The Mountain People <PhantomS> [8/2 @ 2:21] (1/2)

They also didn't.... <Golfimbul> [8/2 @ 2:30] (1/1)

In retrospect, <PhantomS> [8/2 @ 9:16] (0/0)

As the Reverend once said in a similar situation, <NZ Strider> [8/1 @ 21:58] (0/0)
Can't add to that! (No Text) <hatster> [8/1 @ 20:28] (0/0)

corruption and need <Doorwarden of Theoden> [8/1 @ 16:51] (1/3)

Did Isildur have the Ring when he issued the Curse? <wajeff> [8/1 @ 23:29] (1/2)

I think not. <Kimi> [8/1 @ 23:55] (1/1)

Oopsies <Doorwarden of Theoden> [8/2 @ 4:17] (0/0)

The Passing of the Grey Company #12:"He was a man, take him for all in all, I shall not look upon his like again." <Elwen> [8/1 @ 10:41] (13/25)

Another possible origin <Kimi> [8/2 @ 22:36] (1/1)

nice picture (No Text) <Golfimbul> [8/3 @ 2:45] (0/0)

stone thoughts <drogo_drogo> [8/2 @ 8:50] (0/0)
The coronation stone of England, <Curious> [8/2 @ 6:43] (1/2)

Do you think Tolkien.... <Golfimbul> [8/2 @ 12:31] (1/1)

That way lies chaos. <Curious> [8/2 @ 17:26] (0/0)

Weight of the stone <Golfimbul> [8/2 @ 2:15] (0/0)
some thoughts on #1... <wajeff> [8/1 @ 23:21] (0/0)
Some thoughts... <NZ Strider> [8/1 @ 21:38] (0/0)
Sacred Stone <Kimi> [8/1 @ 18:45] (0/0)
"Here I raise my Ebenezer..." <Kathira> [8/1 @ 16:29] (1/2)

On stones as places of oaths... <NZ Strider> [8/1 @ 21:54] (1/1)

Alfred's stone was also <Curious> [8/2 @ 17:21] (0/0)

Very puzzling <nerdanel50> [8/1 @ 13:43] (0/0)
For # 2 <Lothirienne> [8/1 @ 12:36] (0/0)
Yeah, what is it with Isildur and stone balls? <Matthew/Ugluk> [8/1 @ 12:24] (2/6)

You may be interested to know <NZ Strider> [8/1 @ 21:55] (1/4)

Segue to my UUT <Acathalion> [8/2 @ 3:59] (1/3)

It's too big to be one <PhantomS> [8/2 @ 10:48] (1/2)

That's why it failed! <Acathalion> [8/3 @ 17:27] (1/1)

it was a secret! <PhantomS> [8/4 @ 10:58] (0/0)

Here, my lad. I'll take that! I did not ask you to handle it <Linguilindale> [8/1 @ 15:15] (0/0)

*unfurls robe in the dark* <PhantomS> [8/1 @ 11:50] (1/1)

Great answer to #3 <Golfimbul> [8/1 @ 11:57] (0/0)

"A rose by any other name would smell as sweet." <Golfimbul> [8/1 @ 11:30] (0/0)