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Durin’s Folk #26: Dwarf-Women <Daughter of Nienna> [1/15 @ 23:29] (5/15)

A related thought - Dwarf definition of beauty <Fisher> [1/16 @ 10:48] (2/6)

UUT time... <aragonvaar> [1/17 @ 0:07] (0/0)
Nice thought. <Aunt Dora Baggins> [1/16 @ 11:48] (1/4)

I don't know... <Narf> [1/16 @ 15:26] (3/3)

Excellent points. Thanks! (No Text) <Aunt Dora Baggins> [1/16 @ 18:04] (0/0)
"She looke upon Gimli, who sat glowring and sand"? What language was I typing? (No Text) <Narf> [1/16 @ 17:06] (0/0)
I agree whole heartedly! . . . see Gimli's transformation into an elf-friend. (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [1/16 @ 15:40] (0/0)

Dwarf women, like Orc women... <drogo_drogo> [1/16 @ 9:23] (0/0)
"Delete fodder for the mods" or "Tar-Telperien drags herslf into another Dwarf beard spiel" <Tar-Telperien> [1/16 @ 4:57] (2/2)

Actually I have a theory about dwarf-femmes' isolation... <aragonvaar> [1/17 @ 0:19] (0/0)
More delete fodder (this might be too much information) <Aunt Dora Baggins> [1/16 @ 11:52] (0/0)

But how do they tell each other apart? <Kimi> [1/16 @ 3:02] (1/2)

I always read the linked articles, except when I don't. <Narf> [1/16 @ 3:52] (1/1)

Confession: I don't always. <Kimi> [1/16 @ 3:59] (0/0)

Keeping the home fires burning. <Narf> [1/16 @ 1:44] (0/0)

Durin’s Folk #25: Gandalf and Chance <Daughter of Nienna> [1/15 @ 23:25] (5/5)

Reminds me of the discussion of Gandalf going into Moria <hartk> [1/16 @ 11:09] (0/0)
very hasty response to huge cosmic questions <drogo_drogo> [1/16 @ 9:35] (0/0)
Stay clear of this one, atheists! <Tar-Telperien> [1/16 @ 4:37] (0/0)
If chance you call it. <Kimi> [1/16 @ 3:21] (0/0)
Open to opportunity. <Narf> [1/16 @ 1:59] (0/0)

Durin’s Folk #24: Battle of Dale <Daughter of Nienna> [1/15 @ 18:41] (3/3)

#4 battle of Dale <Kili's aunt> [1/18 @ 22:44] (0/0)
Happily ever after <Arquen> [1/15 @ 21:14] (0/0)
Ambassadors <kodax> [1/15 @ 21:12] (0/0)

Durin’s Folk #23: Far-Stretched Hand of Sauron <Daughter of Nienna> [1/15 @ 18:26] (3/4)

"The power of terror and of hate..." <Tar-Telperien> [1/16 @ 4:21] (0/0)
Black, white, gray <Narf> [1/16 @ 2:33] (0/0)
Some thoughts <Kimi> [1/16 @ 2:06] (1/1)

Can't stop laughing: 'Blasted committees!' (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [1/16 @ 3:45] (0/0)

Durin’s Folk #22: Quest of Erebor & the Battle of the Five Armies <Daughter of Nienna> [1/15 @ 16:32] (2/3)

Gandalf the Kindler of Hearts <Kimi> [1/16 @ 1:32] (0/0)
"From the news chopper above Erebor..." <PhantomS> [1/15 @ 17:07] (1/1)

Thanks for The Hobbit hints <Daughter of Nienna> [1/15 @ 23:02] (0/0)

Durin’s Folk #21: Chance Meeting <Daughter of Nienna> [1/15 @ 15:36] (2/5)

"A chance meeting, as we say in Middle-earth" <Kimi> [1/16 @ 0:48] (1/3)

goodnes me! <Daughter of Nienna> [1/16 @ 1:22] (1/2)

Nassty false spell checkers! They tricks us! <Kimi> [1/16 @ 1:37] (1/1)

Mahalo! (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [1/16 @ 4:58] (0/0)

Chance meetings in Middle-earth <Narf> [1/15 @ 16:27] (0/0)

two minor questions(both rivendell related) <morgoth´s shadow> [1/15 @ 13:03] (1/2)

Two answers <Matthew/Ugluk> [1/15 @ 13:18] (1/1)

Doesn't it say somewhere <IBo> [1/15 @ 16:02] (0/0)

Finwe and Miriel <FingonOfPittsburgh> [1/15 @ 10:36] (2/8)

Mandos would not allow Finwe to return! <Curious> [1/15 @ 12:23] (1/6)

Not really <FingonOfPittsburgh> [1/15 @ 13:13] (2/5)

Here's the quote: <Curious> [1/16 @ 8:03] (1/3)

"...until the present griefs are long passed." <FingonOfPittsburgh> [1/16 @ 9:31] (1/2)

Just as long <Curious> [1/16 @ 15:42] (1/1)

Hence the word "my" (No Text) <FingonOfPittsburgh> [1/16 @ 16:34] (0/0)

Well, I read it differently, but <Curious> [1/15 @ 13:35] (0/0)

giving birth to Feanor is indeed nerve-wracking.. <PhantomS> [1/15 @ 10:49] (0/0)

Obscure Tolkien Question <Torpkid> [1/15 @ 10:27] (1/3)

From a Tolkien poem: <ety3> [1/15 @ 11:10] (1/2)

Maybe in honor of Earendil the doors <Curious> [1/15 @ 12:19] (1/1)

Could be. (No Text) <ety3> [1/15 @ 13:01] (0/0)

Q: the Army of Dark Lord Sauron in the late-Third Age... <fireball> [1/15 @ 0:58] (4/4)

Rough Numbers <eldarheru> [1/16 @ 1:28] (0/0)
You cannot quantify it-ruins the dread. <PhantomS> [1/15 @ 10:03] (0/0)
It's not in the book. <Nimrodel > [1/15 @ 2:06] (0/0)
I don't know the answer to your question, <Lairosion> [1/15 @ 1:02] (0/0)

Durin’s Folk #20: Heir without Hope <Daughter of Nienna> [1/14 @ 22:21] (4/7)

Thorin Oakenshield the Dwarf-hearted <Tar-Telperien> [1/15 @ 19:00] (0/0)
No hope vs. a false hope <Narf> [1/15 @ 16:12] (1/1)

thanks for these contributions! (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [1/15 @ 18:54] (0/0)

*undated thread link* (No Text - Link Inside) <Daughter of Nienna> [1/15 @ 5:42] (1/1)

There is something <IBo> [1/16 @ 5:55] (0/0)

I love,,,, <Golfimbul> [1/15 @ 4:21] (1/1)

Good point! Notice too . . . <Daughter of Nienna> [1/15 @ 14:36] (0/0)

Durin’s Folk #19: Misfortunes of the Heirs of Durin <Daughter of Nienna> [1/14 @ 22:06] (2/4)

Should a Dwarf have been the Ringbearer? <Tar-Telperien> [1/15 @ 18:37] (1/2)

No. <Narf> [1/16 @ 4:37] (1/1)

Good answers... <Tar-Telperien> [1/16 @ 5:08] (0/0)

The Dwarves' version of the "long defeat" <drogo_drogo> [1/15 @ 8:19] (0/0)

Durin’s Folk #18: Of the Ring <Daughter of Nienna> [1/14 @ 21:11] (3/6)

Caution: Wearing Dwarven rings may cause unexpected beard growth <drogo_drogo> [1/15 @ 7:57] (1/1)

Loved your last sentence! LOL! (No Text) <Aunt Dora Baggins> [1/16 @ 11:56] (0/0)

"And the first shall be last..." <Tar-Telperien> [1/14 @ 22:33] (0/0)
Durin’s Folk #18b: Regarding Thráin II and the Ring: Of Interest <Daughter of Nienna> [1/14 @ 21:14] (1/2)

This in the annotated Hobbit? <Temujin> [1/16 @ 10:17] (1/1)

Book: "Unfinished Tales" - Chapter: ‘The Quest of Erebor’: (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [1/16 @ 15:29] (0/0)

why did the elves of the third age decide to leave middle earth? (Story Spoiler) <Niracas Hewereyelin> [1/14 @ 16:29] (2/10)

Not all elves left, but <hartk> [1/14 @ 16:49] (0/0)
Here's a past answer that should help: (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [1/14 @ 16:41] (1/8)

The way I interpret your original response, <Lairosion> [1/14 @ 21:49] (1/7)

No, that's not true. <Nimrodel > [1/15 @ 2:09] (2/6)

I have read LOTR and The Sil. many times, <Lairosion> [1/15 @ 17:43] (0/0)
Well, I'm not so sure. <Curious> [1/15 @ 7:29] (2/4)

Not grow old??? <hartk> [1/16 @ 11:25] (1/1)

I respectfully disagree. <Curious> [1/16 @ 19:58] (0/0)

Well... <Nimrodel > [1/15 @ 10:19] (1/1)

I wouldn't trust Gollum <Curious> [1/15 @ 12:27] (0/0)

Durban’s Folk #17: Home in Exile <Daughter of Nienna> [1/14 @ 15:47] (3/3)

Dwarf thingies <PhantomS> [1/18 @ 13:06] (0/0)
Too great a price. <Narf> [1/14 @ 17:38] (0/0)
Just a couple answers... <Tar-Telperien> [1/14 @ 16:38] (0/0)

Does anyone know of a LOTR Book on tape/CD? <Kyrli> [1/14 @ 15:12] (2/3)

Ah! Here's your answer: (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [1/14 @ 17:24] (1/1)

Thank you! (No Text) <Kyrli> [1/14 @ 19:17] (0/0)

Yes, look on Amazon. <Curious> [1/14 @ 16:39] (0/0)

Durin’s Folk #16: ‘He was a Burned Dwarf’ <Daughter of Nienna> [1/14 @ 14:15] (3/10)

aftermath <Narf> [1/14 @ 17:59] (0/0)
The lesser of many evils... <Tar-Telperien> [1/14 @ 16:25] (1/5)

what <Daughter of Nienna> [1/14 @ 20:58] (1/4)

Well, at this point in the year... <Tar-Telperien> [1/14 @ 22:08] (1/3)

Queen's winter home in Helcaraxe?! :) <Daughter of Nienna> [1/15 @ 0:19] (1/2)

Yup... <Tar-Telperien> [1/15 @ 3:27] (1/1)

Lucky you have a terrific sense of humor! (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [1/15 @ 5:46] (0/0)

quick thoughts <Luinaelin> [1/14 @ 14:36] (1/2)

your'e right . . . . <Daughter of Nienna> [1/14 @ 15:04] (1/1)

I hear ya <Luinaelin> [1/14 @ 17:08] (0/0)

Glorfindel <Finrod Felagund 5> [1/14 @ 11:29] (2/5)

Glorfindel and Legolas <Finrod Felagund 5> [1/15 @ 9:20] (1/1)

I suppose he... <PhantomS> [1/15 @ 11:48] (0/0)

Yes, eventually... <drogo_drogo> [1/14 @ 11:40] (1/2)

And the two Legolas Greenleafs? <ety3> [1/14 @ 11:54] (1/1)

Not the only elf to return to Middle-earth <Isilya> [1/15 @ 21:43] (0/0)

Gandalfs Staff <AdolescentAardvark> [1/14 @ 8:57] (1/3)

Two different answers. <ety3> [1/14 @ 10:47] (1/2)

Coulda been on his horse <Temujin> [1/14 @ 11:38] (1/1)

That's entirely possible. (No Text) <ety3> [1/14 @ 11:55] (0/0)

Durin’s Folk #15: Durin’s Bane and Dwarfish Wisdom <Daughter of Nienna> [1/14 @ 5:57] (2/2)

Seeing what's in front of him. <Narf> [1/14 @ 18:26] (0/0)
Dáin the Foresighted? <Tar-Telperien> [1/14 @ 16:11] (0/0)

Durin’s Folk #14: ‘Khazad-dûm is ours’ <Daughter of Nienna> [1/14 @ 2:42] (1/2)

The clash of greed and sorrow? <Tar-Telperien> [1/14 @ 3:22] (1/1)

"revenge cost them too much to be true revenge". . .like that! (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [1/14 @ 16:45] (0/0)

Durin’s Folk #13: Battle of Nanduhirion –part 2: Náin and Dáin <Daughter of Nienna> [1/14 @ 0:52] (3/6)

Balrog party crashing and Azog kebab (can you tell that I'm tired from the names of my posts?) <Tar-Telperien> [1/14 @ 3:07] (1/1)

Dain saw the Balrog itself <Kili's aunt> [1/14 @ 17:11] (0/0)

We won. I guess. <Arquen> [1/14 @ 2:05] (0/0)
Why wait? <kodax> [1/14 @ 1:33] (1/2)

The Balrog was in his court. <Narf> [1/14 @ 2:26] (1/1)

"We will not enter Khazad Dum. You will not enter Khazad Dum." <Kili's aunt> [1/14 @ 2:40] (0/0)

Durin’s Folk #12: Battle of Nanduhirion-part one: Oakenshield <Daughter of Nienna> [1/13 @ 23:27] (6/9)

On 4... <Suni> [1/14 @ 19:12] (0/0)
Does anybody know where to find this?: <Daughter of Nienna> [1/14 @ 14:44] (1/2)

Sort of... <Narf> [1/14 @ 20:36] (1/1)

Close, thanks! (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [1/15 @ 13:43] (0/0)

Genocide,not war (questions inside) <PhantomS> [1/14 @ 8:28] (1/1)

good questons . . . my answers! <Daughter of Nienna> [1/15 @ 22:37] (0/0)

Memories of brutality <Tar-Telperien> [1/14 @ 2:59] (0/0)
Payback time <Arquen> [1/14 @ 2:06] (0/0)
Azog the Instigator <Narf> [1/14 @ 1:57] (0/0)

Durin’s Folk #11: War of the Dwarves and the Orcs <Daughter of Nienna> [1/13 @ 22:21] (4/4)

some answers <drogo_drogo> [1/14 @ 10:17] (0/0)
Espirit de corps (or however you spell it) <Tar-Telperien> [1/14 @ 2:45] (0/0)
Semper Fide <Golfimbul> [1/14 @ 2:37] (0/0)
Revenge is sweet, and necessary <Arquen> [1/14 @ 2:07] (0/0)

eagles and the ring <viola> [1/13 @ 18:38] (3/4)

Various answers <Narf> [1/13 @ 19:12] (1/1)

You know, I honestly never <Ascarwen> [1/14 @ 13:35] (0/0)

My answer: (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [1/13 @ 18:50] (0/0)
the valar could not directl intervene <Fingofin> [1/13 @ 18:49] (0/0)

Why do dwarves and elves hate each other? <stann> [1/13 @ 17:40] (3/3)

The true answer deserves a book of its own :-) <PhantomS> [1/14 @ 8:39] (0/0)
The Wood-elves and Dwarves distrust <Curious> [1/13 @ 17:55] (0/0)
It's a long story ... <ety3> [1/13 @ 17:44] (0/0)

My Uncle and Frodo's heroism <El Scrocho> [1/13 @ 17:04] (2/15)

letter 246 <FantasyFan> [1/14 @ 8:19] (2/10)

Also, again many forget that SAM is the main character of the book. <Banazir Galpsi> [1/14 @ 17:34] (2/7)

sorry, I can't agree. I will defend FRODO to the grave. <cheesecake> [1/14 @ 22:19] (2/3)

Um it IS centered on Sam, though it is fair to say Sam and Frodo, almost all the time. <Banazir Galpsi> [1/16 @ 13:32] (0/0)
Sam begins and ends LOTR. <Smokering> [1/15 @ 6:28] (1/1)

The Adventures of Dr. Watson <Narf> [1/16 @ 17:54] (0/0)

It's also Sam who throws aside the Quest <Narf> [1/14 @ 18:45] (1/2)

And the Rosie business in the movie worked VERY well <Banazir Galpsi> [1/14 @ 19:42] (1/1)

Indeed. Sam has truly grown (even though he didn't get any Entdraught) (No Text) <Ioreth's sister> [1/15 @ 10:01] (0/0)

thanks! . . .and a question: <Daughter of Nienna> [1/14 @ 14:32] (1/1)

I think the first one I saw <FantasyFan> [1/15 @ 22:08] (0/0)

Frodo as the hero <ety3> [1/13 @ 17:19] (3/3)

I've never read that. <gullygilly> [1/13 @ 20:19] (0/0)
Thanks for sharing this with us! (No Text) <IBo> [1/13 @ 18:16] (0/0)
weeping profusing! mahalo nui loa for sharing that link! (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [1/13 @ 17:43] (0/0)

Durin’s Folk #10: Muster of the Dwarves <Daughter of Nienna> [1/13 @ 16:17] (5/10)

Beard-tearing <Morwen> [1/15 @ 0:42] (0/0)
*Rips imaginary beard* Yooo-ooooww!! <Tar-Telperien> [1/14 @ 2:30] (1/4)

Eek!The Queen of Numenor has a beard ! ;-) (No Text) <PhantomS> [1/14 @ 9:36] (1/3)

Nah, just an imaginary one... <Tar-Telperien> [1/14 @ 15:48] (1/2)

*adores Teleprion's statue, beard, sceptre, pipe and all* (No Text) <PhantomS> [1/15 @ 10:54] (1/1)

Pipe, indeed! <Tar-Telperien> [1/15 @ 18:13] (0/0)

some answers <drogo_drogo> [1/13 @ 20:38] (0/0)
Seven days <Narf> [1/13 @ 18:53] (1/1)

At least it will relocate to the top! ;>) (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [1/13 @ 19:11] (0/0)

Beards, grief and the muster <Kili's aunt> [1/13 @ 17:40] (0/0)

Durin’s Folk #09: Thrór Defiled <Daughter of Nienna> [1/13 @ 15:38] (3/3)

"Branded in their hearts" <Tar-Telperien> [1/14 @ 2:19] (0/0)
"In Moria, in Khazad-dum" <Kimi> [1/13 @ 18:58] (0/0)
some more hasty answers <drogo_drogo> [1/13 @ 16:51] (0/0)

Durin’s Folk #08: Last of the Seven Rings and the Scorn of Men <Daughter of Nienna> [1/13 @ 15:24] (4/4)

Misfortune and revenge. <Atlas> [1/14 @ 3:51] (0/0)
Resurrecting Dale, City of [ Daily Tolkien ] (No Text - Link Inside) <Daughter of Nienna> [1/13 @ 16:52] (0/0)
more quick answers <drogo_drogo> [1/13 @ 16:40] (0/0)
It takes money to make money. <Narf> [1/13 @ 16:13] (0/0)

A quote from Ian McKellen (from <Curious> [1/13 @ 14:20] (4/8)

depth of Tolkien's characters <ranger in ithilien> [1/13 @ 20:34] (2/2)

Wow... <Tar-Telperien> [1/14 @ 15:56] (0/0)
thanks for the moving poem . . .& character thoughts I agree with (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [1/14 @ 3:23] (0/0)

Thoughts of Shakespeare vs. Tolkien on character and plot <drogo_drogo> [1/13 @ 17:38] (1/1)

i love what you say! <Ascarwen> [1/14 @ 13:38] (0/0)

I would have agreed once . . . <Daughter of Nienna> [1/13 @ 16:02] (0/0)
Conversely, some of Shakespeare's plots are awful messes <Smallbottle> [1/13 @ 14:35] (1/1)

Exactly! Which is why Sir Ian <Ascarwen> [1/14 @ 13:40] (0/0)

who is Neldereth? <Neldereth> [1/13 @ 12:09] (4/6)

Neldoreth is... <PhantomS> [1/14 @ 8:42] (0/0)
You. *ducks. Runs* (No Text) <Arquen> [1/14 @ 0:13] (0/0)
"Neldoreth" was a forest. <ety3> [1/13 @ 12:15] (0/0)
You sure she's not a Norwegian Forest Cat? (No Text - Link Inside) <Narf> [1/13 @ 12:13] (1/2)

nah I am pretty sure <Neldereth> [1/14 @ 9:17] (1/1)

What a beautiful cat! (No Text) <Wynnie> [1/14 @ 20:29] (0/0)

Durin’s Folk #07: Ruin of Smaug <Daughter of Nienna> [1/13 @ 0:47] (4/10)

Smaug: a-hunting he will go (and preserving his public relations to boot!) <Tar-Telperien> [1/14 @ 2:00] (2/5)

falls off chair laughing at Dragon PR (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [1/14 @ 2:41] (0/0)
*falls off chair laughing at footer* (No Text) <Arquen> [1/14 @ 2:11] (1/3)

I was wondering when someone would notice my footer... (No Text) <Tar-Telperien> [1/14 @ 15:50] (1/2)

It's a matter of settings... <Arquen> [1/14 @ 18:30] (1/1)

Ah, I see... <Tar-Telperien> [1/15 @ 18:15] (0/0)

Dragon biochemistry <Arquen> [1/13 @ 17:04] (1/1)

very interesting! thanks! (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [1/13 @ 18:30] (0/0)

quick ideas on Smaug <drogo_drogo> [1/13 @ 10:28] (0/0)
Smaug <kodax> [1/13 @ 1:22] (0/0)

Does anyone know what happens to Eowyn and Faramir? <Amycakes> [1/12 @ 22:55] (1/3)

A few things. <Kimi> [1/12 @ 23:46] (1/2)

And one more snippet <Kimi> [1/13 @ 0:09] (1/1)

grazi!! (No Text) <Amycakes> [1/13 @ 16:48] (0/0)

Sauron & The Ring <Prancing Pony> [1/12 @ 20:31] (5/6)

A machine? Maybe, but not a GPS device... <Ossë> [1/13 @ 11:07] (0/0)
A couple of things - <Azree> [1/13 @ 11:06] (0/0)
The Ring as Machine is the detached embodiment of Sauron's will <drogo_drogo> [1/13 @ 10:46] (0/0)
Ring as Machine... <Tar-Telperien> [1/13 @ 2:25] (0/0)
I always thought it hinged on claiming, not just putting on... <nefisa> [1/12 @ 22:04] (1/1)

I agree! <Farawyn> [1/13 @ 15:43] (0/0)

Durin’s Folk #06: Hearts of Dwarves <Daughter of Nienna> [1/12 @ 18:37] (5/5)

Possessive and Proud <Atlas> [1/13 @ 8:48] (0/0)
Less mental freedom.... <Golfimbul> [1/13 @ 2:25] (0/0)
kindling hearts <Narf> [1/12 @ 20:18] (0/0)
Ooooop! pay no mind to the numbers for the Questions! <Daughter of Nienna> [1/12 @ 19:31] (0/0)
What about 1 and 2? <Curious> [1/12 @ 18:50] (0/0)

Durin’s Folk #05: Dragons and gems and gold . . . Oh My!!!! <Daughter of Nienna> [1/12 @ 17:47] (2/3)

Version 1 dragons <Kimi> [1/12 @ 20:55] (1/1)

Friends are good. <Golfimbul> [1/13 @ 2:19] (0/0)

The Arkenstone has no recorded powers, but <Curious> [1/12 @ 18:13] (0/0)

Durin’s Folk #04: Thing of Terror <Daughter of Nienna> [1/12 @ 17:40] (5/7)

Maia and Balrogs <Kili's aunt> [1/13 @ 17:18] (0/0)
The deal with Mithril <Arquen> [1/13 @ 16:25] (1/1)

Note added in proof <Arquen> [1/13 @ 18:45] (0/0)

Ghâsh! <Atlas> [1/13 @ 8:26] (0/0)
Evil things: be afraid...be very afraid... <Tar-Telperien> [1/13 @ 2:14] (0/0)
Something tells me the dwarves should <Curious> [1/12 @ 18:23] (1/1)

Delving too deep <Smallbottle> [1/12 @ 18:58] (0/0)

Simple question regarding "The Lord of the Eagles" <BrianWilly> [1/12 @ 17:38] (3/3)

no names, please. <PhantomS> [1/14 @ 8:46] (0/0)
never says as far as i know but presume so (No Text) <Fingofin> [1/12 @ 19:19] (0/0)
We don't know. (No Text) <Curious> [1/12 @ 18:35] (0/0)

Why the Elves are guilt-ridden <Aussie> [1/12 @ 8:22] (1/2)

Noldor, not the Sindar <PhantomS> [1/12 @ 8:51] (1/1)

Sauron and the Ring <Narf> [1/12 @ 15:40] (0/0)

Durin’s Folk #03b: After the End of the First Age : Discussion <Daughter of Nienna> [1/12 @ 7:25] (6/10)

Dwindling Dwarves in Dark Years <Atlas> [1/13 @ 4:09] (0/0)
notice regarding question 3. <Daughter of Nienna> [1/13 @ 2:26] (0/0)
Dwarves, Dark Years, Dwindling <Tar-Telperien> [1/13 @ 1:53] (0/0)
some hasty answers <drogo_drogo> [1/12 @ 15:46] (0/0)
Where did you find "The Massacre of <Curious> [1/12 @ 12:58] (1/4)

yes <Daughter of Nienna> [1/12 @ 14:44] (2/3)

Gamers, not Tolkien <Narf> [1/12 @ 15:55] (0/0)
I'm not sure Tolkien would agree <Curious> [1/12 @ 15:11] (1/1)

I was surprise by this too <Daughter of Nienna> [1/12 @ 15:29] (0/0)

Darkness, dominion, dwindling. <Narf> [1/12 @ 12:38] (0/0)

Durin’s Folk #03Ref: Rings of Power: Reference Silmarillion <Daughter of Nienna> [1/12 @ 3:12] (0/0)

Durin’s Folk#02b: The Deathless <Daughter of Nienna> [1/12 @ 2:50] (5/15)

Sleepy <Narf> [1/13 @ 11:12] (0/0)
Answers... <Tar-Telperien> [1/13 @ 1:30] (1/2)

thanks. I am glad you joined us! (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [1/13 @ 2:12] (1/1)

You're welcome : ) (No Text) <Tar-Telperien> [1/13 @ 13:33] (0/0)

Durin the Deathless Appetite <PhantomS> [1/12 @ 8:39] (1/1)

that is what they do in Gondor! <Daughter of Nienna> [1/14 @ 0:03] (0/0)

Limited gene pool means long-lived Durins <drogo_drogo> [1/12 @ 8:33] (0/0)
Long-lived indeed. <Atlas> [1/12 @ 6:28] (1/7)

I read . . . <Daughter of Nienna> [1/12 @ 7:23] (1/6)

Yes, but... <Atlas> [1/13 @ 3:30] (2/5)

Not all Durin's heirs were Durins. <Narf> [1/13 @ 19:34] (1/3)

I don't know... <Atlas> [1/14 @ 2:48] (1/2)

Any Tom, Dick or Harry can be Henry, James or George <Narf> [1/14 @ 19:46] (1/1)

Still not convinced <Atlas> [1/15 @ 3:18] (0/0)

I am with you actually . . . <Daughter of Nienna> [1/13 @ 17:18] (0/0)

Durin’s Folk #02a-Ref: Awakening of the Dwarves: for Background: Reference <Daughter of Nienna> [1/12 @ 2:45] (0/0)

Durin’s Folk #01b: Strange Tales : Discussion <Daughter of Nienna> [1/12 @ 2:36] (5/41)

They WERE created by Ilúvatar, indirectly... <Tar-Telperien> [1/13 @ 1:15] (0/0)
Tolkien the benevolent racialist. <Curious> [1/12 @ 12:42] (5/35)

Ignoring differences is not a good thing <Temujin> [1/13 @ 10:08] (1/1)

I do feel more comfortable <Curious> [1/13 @ 11:14] (0/0)

Dwarves and Jews <Carcaroth> [1/13 @ 2:03] (0/0)
Empathy, Compassion, Pity <Daughter of Nienna> [1/12 @ 20:15] (0/0)
From a European perspective <Smallbottle> [1/12 @ 14:42] (1/17)

National differences are not racial <Curious> [1/12 @ 14:45] (4/16)

Modern disctinction? <Ransom> [1/12 @ 18:07] (1/2)

Our POV in 2004 even :-) (No Text) <Suni> [1/13 @ 18:08] (1/1)

Ahh yes. (No Text) <Ransom> [1/14 @ 0:57] (0/0)

Except that here <Arathorn> [1/12 @ 18:04] (0/0)
Could be. <Narf> [1/12 @ 15:08] (0/0)
Dwarves are a different *species,* after all <Smallbottle> [1/12 @ 14:48] (1/10)

Well, <Curious> [1/12 @ 14:58] (1/9)

I don't need <Smallbottle> [1/12 @ 15:02] (1/8)

No insult intended!!! <Curious> [1/12 @ 15:12] (1/7)

No problem :) My key concern <Smallbottle> [1/12 @ 15:19] (1/6)

Not every <Curious> [1/12 @ 15:31] (1/5)

Could be outdated racial theories <Arathorn> [1/12 @ 18:11] (1/4)

Where does Tolkien generalize about races <Smallbottle> [1/12 @ 18:52] (1/3)

I <Curious> [1/12 @ 21:28] (1/2)

But why? <Atlas> [1/13 @ 3:11] (1/1)

I <Curious> [1/13 @ 11:08] (0/0)

He makes another brief comparison: <Daughter of Nienna> [1/12 @ 14:13] (1/12)

Tolkien makes <Curious> [1/12 @ 14:55] (2/11)

It's a nice conceit, <Atlas> [1/13 @ 3:26] (1/9)

Racial generalizations <Curious> [1/13 @ 12:21] (1/8)

What are "racial" generalizations? <Smallbottle> [1/13 @ 13:04] (1/7)

Hobbits are a race of humans. <Curious> [1/13 @ 13:49] (1/6)

The aspect that one is <Daughter of Nienna> [1/13 @ 15:20] (1/5)

While we celebrate our enlightened state <Smallbottle> [1/13 @ 16:15] (2/4)

magnificent re-invention <Daughter of Nienna> [1/13 @ 18:14] (0/0)
Tolkien <Curious> [1/13 @ 16:31] (1/2)

A question about the sagas and lineage for you, btw <Smallbottle> [1/13 @ 16:54] (1/1)

I <Curious> [1/13 @ 17:14] (0/0)

I absolutely agree <Daughter of Nienna> [1/12 @ 15:25] (0/0)

Lombards <Narf> [1/12 @ 12:15] (0/0)
Dwarf origins and how Dwarves are Saurons stubborn younger brothers <drogo_drogo> [1/12 @ 8:20] (0/0)
Origins and things. <Atlas> [1/12 @ 5:59] (1/1)

The names <PhantomS> [1/12 @ 13:42] (0/0)

Durin’s Folk #01a-Ref: Creation of the Dwarves: Reference <Daughter of Nienna> [1/12 @ 2:32] (3/10)

A somewhat related language rumination... <Tar-Telperien> [1/13 @ 1:07] (0/0)
What a lot of work you have put into this! <IBo> [1/12 @ 5:34] (0/0)
Poor Aule. Someone should have told him <Kimi> [1/12 @ 3:15] (3/7)

Didn't the dwarf-fathers awaken with their mates <Smallbottle> [1/12 @ 15:21] (1/3)

Typical <Narf> [1/12 @ 16:16] (1/2)

Great insight! I wonder if Goethe inspired Tolkien on this? (No Text) <Smallbottle> [1/12 @ 19:12] (1/1)

Thanks. It's actually much older than that. (No Text - Link Inside) <Narf> [1/12 @ 19:54] (0/0)

Aule didn't think through all design aspects <drogo_drogo> [1/12 @ 7:57] (1/1)

Very well said! <IBo> [1/12 @ 10:42] (0/0)

Very interesting, bring that up again! (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [1/12 @ 3:22] (0/0)

Ravens and Crows <Tar-Telperien> [1/12 @ 1:54] (2/4)

Ravens of the Bible feed Elijah <Valathil> [1/12 @ 14:20] (2/2)

I think they are also in Solomon's part <PhantomS> [1/14 @ 9:50] (0/0)
How could I have forgotten about that? <Tar-Telperien> [1/12 @ 20:43] (0/0)

The Ravens of Odin are probably the most wellknown ravens <IBo> [1/12 @ 5:25] (0/0)

Just why did Aragorn carry Narsil around, anyway? <Tar-Telperien> [1/12 @ 1:37] (1/2)

A couple of theories in this thread... <Narf> [1/12 @ 12:45] (1/1)

Thanks. I didn't realize this had already been discussed (No Text) <Tar-Telperien> [1/12 @ 13:02] (0/0)

Durin’s Folk Discussion: Introduction <Daughter of Nienna> [1/12 @ 0:21] (4/4)

This is one of my favorite parts. (No Text) <Golfimbul> [1/12 @ 13:05] (0/0)
Hey! You're near my time zone! <Tar-Telperien> [1/12 @ 2:02] (0/0)
Sounds wonderful <Altaira> [1/12 @ 2:02] (0/0)
Good point about the tie-in to The Hobbit! (No Text) <Curious> [1/12 @ 1:02] (0/0)

Eoywn and Witchking confrontation.... <unbeatable737> [1/11 @ 23:22] (4/10)

It may be Merry...here is the counter-argument :) <Valathil> [1/12 @ 14:49] (2/3)

Not dead yet... <Narf> [1/12 @ 16:57] (1/1)

"Eowyn gets the kill, Merry the assist" <erather> [1/12 @ 20:45] (0/0)

Hmm... <unbeatable737> [1/12 @ 15:53] (0/0)

"not by the hand of man...but his knee" <PhantomS> [1/12 @ 10:41] (0/0)
Tag Team <Valandur> [1/12 @ 10:17] (0/0)
Eowyn, not Merry, because... <Kili's aunt> [1/11 @ 23:41] (2/3)

True, and also Merry's sword (dagger) was special <Methuselah> [1/12 @ 0:49] (0/0)
I knew they were wrong...bwuhahahaha (No Text) <unbeatable737> [1/11 @ 23:43] (1/1)

merry sword... <Whitetowers> [1/12 @ 18:34] (0/0)

King Brand and King Dain Ironfoot <Kili's aunt> [1/11 @ 23:03] (3/3)

Kinship is not a guarantee <PhantomS> [1/12 @ 9:01] (0/0)
Dain and Brand (Mini-Spoiler) <Arod the Swift> [1/12 @ 1:13] (0/0)
please join our discussion this week <Daughter of Nienna> [1/12 @ 1:04] (0/0)

Nazgul and Elves <kodax> [1/11 @ 22:18] (2/3)

High Elves can 'see' them <PhantomS> [1/12 @ 10:21] (0/0)
Glorfindel <Kili's aunt> [1/11 @ 23:09] (1/1)

As for Gildor <Arod the Swift> [1/12 @ 1:03] (0/0)

** Confirmation of discussion leaders for The Hobbit <Altaira> [1/11 @ 22:01] (11/11)

Fine, fine... <Atlas> [1/13 @ 2:58] (0/0)
Here (No Text) <CelebornsMirror> [1/12 @ 23:38] (0/0)
I'll be there! <notlost> [1/12 @ 20:56] (0/0)
Confirming (No Text) <Arquen> [1/12 @ 18:11] (0/0)
I'm here (No Text) <drogo_drogo> [1/12 @ 17:58] (0/0)
I'm there (No Text) <gullygilly> [1/12 @ 13:39] (0/0)
Ready to do what I can with the time that is given me! (No Text) <nerdanel50> [1/12 @ 12:10] (0/0)
I'll be here!! (No Text) <Entmaiden> [1/12 @ 11:59] (0/0)
Ready and waiting! (No Text) <Doorwarden of Theoden> [1/12 @ 2:22] (0/0)
I'm in! (No Text) <Acelot> [1/12 @ 2:09] (0/0)
Still in! (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [1/11 @ 22:48] (0/0)

The Annotated Hobbit <Tar_Minastir> [1/11 @ 21:26] (1/1)

yes, the original version is in Annotated <drogo_drogo> [1/11 @ 22:02] (0/0)

in TTT, why does Frodo "lose his sight" on the cliffs of Emyn Muil? <cheesecake> [1/11 @ 18:30] (1/8)

Because of the Nazgul and the Ring. <Curious> [1/11 @ 19:30] (2/7)

he is also blinded before Minas Morgul <drogo_drogo> [1/11 @ 20:47] (0/0)
Of course <Tar_Minastir> [1/11 @ 19:55] (1/5)

As usual, Tolkien is deliberately <Curious> [1/11 @ 20:45] (1/4)

Ambiguity <Tar_Minastir> [1/11 @ 21:13] (2/3)

I think you're on to something <Ascarwen> [1/12 @ 15:13] (0/0)
Even the fall of Barad-dur <Curious> [1/11 @ 21:17] (1/1)

Based on the different fan <Ascarwen> [1/12 @ 15:15] (0/0)

Book? <LOTR's Master> [1/11 @ 17:33] (5/6)

someone is smoking the whaccy baccy (No Text) <Fingofin> [1/12 @ 17:13] (0/0)
Way to type, no type <Frodo24> [1/11 @ 19:24] (0/0)
Er...what? (No Text) <Shadow of the past> [1/11 @ 18:04] (0/0)
Er...whaT? (No Text) <Shadow of the past> [1/11 @ 18:04] (0/0)
It's in "The Shadow of the Past" chapter <Ossë> [1/11 @ 17:50] (1/1)

or Letter #246 (No Text) <FantasyFan> [1/12 @ 14:06] (0/0)

upcoming discussion <Daughter of Nienna> [1/11 @ 15:59] (0/0)

Shelob and The Ring <RangerOfFinland> [1/11 @ 15:22] (2/6)

Shelob, like Ungoliant <PhantomS> [1/11 @ 18:00] (2/3)

Shelob, Ungoliant, the balrog <Carcaroth> [1/13 @ 2:12] (0/0)
Shelob was in the was living in Ephel Duath before Sauron returned to Mordor (No Text) <Bard_the_Bowman> [1/11 @ 18:04] (1/1)

I did say PREdate, bub :-) (No Text) <PhantomS> [1/11 @ 18:12] (0/0)

i think <Bard_the_Bowman> [1/11 @ 17:36] (1/1)

yeah, that's what i assumed (No Text) <cheesecake> [1/11 @ 17:47] (0/0)

Can ME really be mapped? <Temujin> [1/11 @ 12:52] (5/9)

I'm sorry, but I really don't understand what you're asking <Gerontius> [1/12 @ 17:28] (1/1)

1 and/or 2 I guess <Temujin> [1/13 @ 10:00] (0/0)

Try the book, "The Atlas of Middle-earth" by Karen Wynn Fonstad (No Text) <Bard_the_Bowman> [1/11 @ 17:41] (0/0)
Well, there are discrepancies between <Curious> [1/11 @ 13:49] (1/1)

map first, book later <Doorwarden of Theoden> [1/11 @ 16:34] (0/0)

Try Google... <Arquen> [1/11 @ 13:42] (1/1)

Link to map <Arquen> [1/11 @ 13:51] (0/0)

Well if I'm not entirely mistaken <Meira> [1/11 @ 13:16] (1/1)

True....very true (No Text) <Bard_the_Bowman> [1/11 @ 17:42] (0/0)

The ringbearers <Jubjub> [1/11 @ 9:48] (2/6)

You can't go home again <Temujin> [1/11 @ 12:39] (1/1)

I know the feeling, <IBo> [1/12 @ 17:11] (0/0)

Well, <Ossë> [1/11 @ 10:49] (2/3)

Your footer RULES. (No Text) <Shireborn> [1/11 @ 21:29] (0/0)
and Sam . . . <Tar_Minastir> [1/11 @ 19:58] (1/1)

I agree, plus I feel the Elves <Ascarwen> [1/12 @ 15:20] (0/0)

Choreography problem at Bree? <Aunt Dora Baggins> [1/11 @ 9:43] (2/9)

Yes, two men carrying trays of candles, that’s a lot of light. <IBo> [1/11 @ 17:40] (2/4)

"Legend" <Kimi> [1/13 @ 6:03] (1/1)

Hi, Kimi! Nice of you to "drop by"! (No Text) <IBo> [1/13 @ 11:50] (0/0)

Read the English version. The tone in FOTR isn't just <Smallbottle> [1/12 @ 15:34] (1/1)

Thank you Master Smallbottle! ; ) <IBo> [1/13 @ 5:12] (0/0)

Well, you can't ever have *too* many candles :-) <drogo_drogo> [1/11 @ 9:59] (2/3)

Also, I suspect <CactusWren> [1/13 @ 13:37] (1/1)

More information, if anyone's still reading this thread <CactusWren> [1/14 @ 0:09] (0/0)

" I'm that busy tonight, my head is going round." (No Text) <Silent _ Watcher> [1/11 @ 16:02] (0/0)

A bit confused about Beleriand <precious2004> [1/11 @ 4:12] (1/2)

quick answer <Lorien-lover> [1/11 @ 4:38] (1/1)

- thanks!! (No Text) <precious2004> [1/11 @ 5:35] (0/0)

A Glorfindel question <Arod the Swift> [1/11 @ 2:46] (1/2)

strong but later received a nobler backstory <drogo_drogo> [1/11 @ 9:52] (1/1)

Thanks <Arod the Swift> [1/11 @ 15:28] (0/0)

Aragorn an apartheid advocate? <Golfimbul> [1/11 @ 2:45] (6/8)

Reality bites. <Tar_Minastir> [1/11 @ 21:10] (0/0)
I think of it more as preservation. <Morwen> [1/11 @ 18:42] (0/0)
A law in Bree? <PhantomS> [1/11 @ 18:11] (1/1)

Bree's no problem... <Golfimbul> [1/12 @ 13:00] (0/0)

Bree wouldn't be messed up... <trotter24> [1/11 @ 12:23] (0/0)
I don't think so... <Kirly> [1/11 @ 10:27] (0/0)
That's a very interesting question. <nerdanel50> [1/11 @ 3:51] (1/1)

Sounds reasonable to me. (No Text) <Golfimbul> [1/11 @ 14:25] (0/0)

What is the Flame of Arnor? <Amycakes> [1/11 @ 1:37] (3/5)

I think it is linked to the Flame Imperishable <Tomsk> [1/11 @ 14:42] (1/1)

Gandalf says <PhantomS> [1/12 @ 10:27] (0/0)

I could be wrong but... <Arod the Swift> [1/11 @ 2:38] (0/0)
It's actually "flame of Anor," and Anor means <Azree> [1/11 @ 1:53] (1/1)

P.S. For much more info, see the Silmarillion! (No Text) <Azree> [1/11 @ 1:54] (0/0)

does anyone know where to find LOTR in a txt document? <The_Sympt0m> [1/11 @ 0:23] (1/1)

There aren't any legal versions available, sorry! (No Text) <Azree> [1/11 @ 1:45] (0/0)

Weekly discussion thanks and summaries. <Narf> [1/11 @ 0:22] (15/22)

Wow! <gullygilly> [1/12 @ 20:31] (0/0)
Marvellous! <Orm Irian> [1/12 @ 8:03] (0/0)
You've honored the House of Eorl! (No Text) <Kili's aunt> [1/11 @ 22:30] (0/0)
*big hug* (No Text) <PhantomS> [1/11 @ 18:01] (0/0)
Tack! <IBo> [1/11 @ 17:53] (0/0)
Thanks, Narf. <Morwen> [1/11 @ 15:31] (0/0)
Mahalo Nui Loa! <Daughter of Nienna> [1/11 @ 14:20] (0/0)
Thank-you, Narf! <Altaira> [1/11 @ 12:48] (0/0)
Wonderful! <Doorwarden of Theoden> [1/11 @ 12:02] (0/0)
Thanks for all your hard work. Great week! (No Text) <Ioreth's sister> [1/11 @ 11:37] (0/0)
Thanks for great discusssion of 2 very different parts (No Text) <drogo_drogo> [1/11 @ 9:28] (0/0)
Wow, wonderful summaries. And a wonderful discussion! <Curious> [1/11 @ 8:31] (0/0)
Thanks for a superb job! <Kimi> [1/11 @ 1:05] (1/1)

Yes! (No Text) <Golfimbul> [1/11 @ 3:06] (0/0)

Appendix A II: House of Eorl Summary <Narf> [1/11 @ 0:43] (3/3)

Thanks, Narf, great week. (No Text) <Arquen> [1/11 @ 13:39] (0/0)
great UUT about the mearas :-) (No Text) <drogo_drogo> [1/11 @ 9:32] (0/0)
Thanks very much, Narf! (No Text) <Ossë> [1/11 @ 8:45] (0/0)

Appendix A I(V): Aragorn and Arwen "Summary" <Narf> [1/11 @ 0:26] (3/3)

Thank you...great summary (No Text) <stanne> [1/11 @ 5:05] (0/0)
Thank you so much <nerdanel50> [1/11 @ 3:41] (0/0)
Great reading here! Thanks (No Text) <Merryk> [1/11 @ 1:53] (0/0)

ShelobvsUngoliath <rohan_rider> [1/11 @ 0:15] (5/5)

psst, rohan rider... <Eventides> [1/11 @ 20:29] (0/0)
my money's on ungoliant <Hottentot> [1/11 @ 9:44] (0/0)
Hmm, well, seeing as Ungoliant feeds on light itself <Azree> [1/11 @ 1:48] (0/0)
spider fight <Kili's aunt> [1/11 @ 0:28] (0/0)
I think this goes in the arena, right??? (No Text) <Valathil> [1/11 @ 0:17] (0/0)

I have a question about something Gandalf says in Fellowship....... <Ranger_of_the_North> [1/10 @ 17:25] (1/6)

What I thought it was <Tomsk> [1/10 @ 17:32] (1/5)

You're right about the Shire. <Nimrodel > [1/10 @ 17:47] (2/4)

I agree..the simple love and appreciation for life that exists there is real power. (No Text) <Valathil> [1/11 @ 0:16] (0/0)
I agree... <White Lady of Rohan> [1/10 @ 20:28] (1/2)

i agree also <cheesecake> [1/10 @ 23:52] (1/1)

Amen! (No Text) <Kili's aunt> [1/11 @ 0:47] (0/0)

Hobbit & LOTR timeline? <mulderxcoltrane> [1/10 @ 11:19] (1/1)

The Tale of Years, Appendix B <Wynnie> [1/10 @ 11:29] (0/0)

Is there a book or website that can help? <Eowyn-loves-Faramir> [1/10 @ 9:46] (1/2)

Here's a great site <Altaira> [1/10 @ 11:57] (1/1)

Thank you so much :) (No Text) <Eowyn-loves-Faramir> [1/10 @ 13:32] (0/0)

Merry in two places at once...? <Fidget_Pumppants> [1/10 @ 8:58] (3/5)

You could try the timeline <Tomsk> [1/10 @ 15:26] (1/1)

I checked <Altaira> [1/10 @ 16:33] (0/0)

First of all <Altaira> [1/10 @ 12:34] (1/1)

"Meanwhile, back at the Houses of Healing..." <Nimrodel > [1/10 @ 17:50] (0/0)

Tolkien plays with time <PhantomS> [1/10 @ 9:09] (0/0)

A list of all of Tolkiens Published Works? <woodwindmaster06> [1/9 @ 18:20] (4/4)

Or, best of all, this: (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [1/10 @ 4:38] (0/0)
Or this: (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [1/10 @ 4:03] (0/0)
How about this? --> (No Text - Link Inside) <Ossë> [1/9 @ 21:01] (0/0)
Google can give you many, many answers. :) (No Text) <WhiteLadyEowyn> [1/9 @ 20:51] (0/0)

elementary question <mulderxcoltrane> [1/9 @ 14:15] (7/8)

Are you referring to physical effects? <Tar_Minastir> [1/11 @ 21:22] (0/0)
In the books <Altaira> [1/10 @ 16:42] (0/0)
question back <LordOfAngband> [1/10 @ 2:38] (1/1)

yes - I have seen all 3 films (No Text) <mulderxcoltrane> [1/10 @ 11:13] (0/0)

A little OT but I've been meaning to bring this up... <Aunt Dora Baggins> [1/9 @ 18:14] (0/0)
oh, and <spencer> [1/9 @ 16:39] (0/0)
good question actually <spencer> [1/9 @ 16:05] (0/0)
The effect in the book is not <Elen> [1/9 @ 14:23] (0/0)

House of Eorl #8: Open Forum <Narf> [1/9 @ 12:47] (3/9)

I want my pony! *throws barrel of Qs and thoughts* <PhantomS> [1/10 @ 1:23] (3/4)

passing the time <Kili's aunt> [1/11 @ 0:33] (0/0)
horsemen and their cousins <drogo_drogo> [1/10 @ 9:32] (1/1)

To drag this a bit further... <Arquen> [1/10 @ 12:41] (0/0)

I'll take one... <Golfimbul> [1/10 @ 2:28] (0/0)

A little bit about slavery... <Arquen> [1/10 @ 0:28] (0/0)
Write a Post, Win a Pony! <Narf> [1/9 @ 22:16] (2/2)

Rats! <spencer> [1/10 @ 13:46] (0/0)
It could be.... <Golfimbul> [1/9 @ 23:20] (0/0)

House of Eorl #7: Change of Pace <Narf> [1/9 @ 12:45] (4/12)

re. #4 <LordOfAngband> [1/10 @ 2:54] (0/0)
Time enough <Wynnie> [1/9 @ 23:53] (0/0)
Thoughts <Morwen> [1/9 @ 22:48] (1/1)

You are right.... <Golfimbul> [1/9 @ 23:16] (0/0)

I never knew Imrahil... <Golfimbul> [1/9 @ 13:32] (3/7)

According to 'The Peoples of Middle-earth', <Ossë> [1/9 @ 20:48] (1/2)

And all these years.... <Golfimbul> [1/9 @ 23:13] (1/1)

His Elven features <PhantomS> [1/10 @ 1:29] (0/0)

Imrahil's age <Menelwyn> [1/9 @ 20:37] (0/0)
She... <Golfimbul> [1/9 @ 20:17] (1/2)

Aren't we Forgetting <Gil-Galad's general> [1/10 @ 0:28] (1/1)

It's all in the family.... <Golfimbul> [1/10 @ 12:41] (0/0)

House of Eorl #6: Legacy of Steelsheen <Narf> [1/9 @ 12:43] (4/5)

A few thoughts on the naming of King... <Taedius> [1/9 @ 20:56] (0/0)
just reading... <Kili's aunt> [1/9 @ 17:02] (0/0)
my ideas <spencer> [1/9 @ 16:49] (1/1)

I agree... <Golfimbul> [1/9 @ 20:01] (0/0)

My opinions. <Golfimbul> [1/9 @ 13:27] (0/0)

House of Eorl #5: Lord of Isengard <Narf> [1/9 @ 12:28] (1/1)

My thoughts... <Ossë> [1/9 @ 15:14] (0/0)

What feeling did the Ring give its bearer? <Sinn> [1/9 @ 9:58] (3/3)

The Ring would probably tempt each person... <Baggins Babe> [1/11 @ 9:24] (0/0)
Well, it's trying to get back to Sauron <fak> [1/9 @ 12:41] (0/0)
It's all about power <Luinaelin> [1/9 @ 11:04] (0/0)

The House of Eorl #4: Legends of Helm <Narf> [1/8 @ 22:28] (3/3)

Helm the man-flesh eating witch-king <drogo_drogo> [1/9 @ 9:05] (0/0)
Helm, Dunlendings, Flowers, etc. <Atlas> [1/9 @ 5:05] (0/0)
Tall tales <Arquen> [1/9 @ 1:45] (0/0)

The House of Eorl #3: Birth of Rohan <Narf> [1/8 @ 22:24] (3/3)

*Rubs UT book, genie pops out* <PhantomS> [1/9 @ 7:37] (0/0)
Gifts, Vows and Peace <Atlas> [1/9 @ 4:33] (0/0)
Pick me, pick me... <Arquen> [1/9 @ 0:41] (0/0)

The House of Eorl #2: Songs of the North <Narf> [1/8 @ 22:01] (3/4)

speculations on Bema/Orome <Menelwyn> [1/9 @ 21:00] (1/1)

Subjects of the Valar <PhantomS> [1/10 @ 9:02] (0/0)

Dwarves, Dragons and Chieftans <Atlas> [1/9 @ 4:16] (0/0)
Talking horses, invisible women.... <Arquen> [1/9 @ 1:43] (0/0)

Why didn't the Elves do more in the 3rd Age? <mefmeister> [1/8 @ 18:59] (4/7)

Ring of Justice...??! *snicker* <PhantomS> [1/9 @ 11:33] (0/0)
Tolkien was a naturalist <Temujin> [1/9 @ 10:52] (0/0)
To match power with power. <Elanorrose> [1/8 @ 19:34] (1/2)

Wisdom of the Valar <Elanorrose> [1/8 @ 19:43] (1/1)

They were amazing in the 1st age but... <talo> [1/9 @ 1:32] (0/0)

They did plenty (and were not lazy) <Banazir Galpsi> [1/8 @ 19:05] (1/1)

preserve, not progress <Kili's aunt> [1/9 @ 16:49] (0/0)

Numenor and the Ring <Myself> [1/8 @ 17:45] (4/9)

Remember, Tolkien did not think he had to explain every little thing <squire> [1/9 @ 12:56] (0/0)
Tolkien mentioned this in a letter. <Kimi> [1/8 @ 19:50] (2/2)

That image... <drogo_drogo> [1/9 @ 11:49] (0/0)
Thanks for that Kimi - shows what happens when you guess <squire> [1/9 @ 9:34] (0/0)

the rings were made in the third age, not the 2nd (No Text) <starmaid> [1/8 @ 19:05] (1/1)

Big no no !!! <Myself> [1/8 @ 19:26] (0/0)

Possible answers <squire> [1/8 @ 18:42] (1/2)

Agreed but <Myself> [1/8 @ 19:09] (1/1)

Numenor and the elves (No Text) <draykno> [1/9 @ 16:25] (0/0)

Dragon fire <Bard_the_Bowman> [1/8 @ 16:09] (2/6)

He was the same rank as Sauron <PhantomS> [1/9 @ 8:20] (2/4)

Sean Connery as Morgoth? <Temujin> [1/9 @ 11:02] (1/1)

Jeremy irons? heheh <PhantomS> [1/9 @ 11:39] (0/0)

thx allot guys but where can i find this? (No Text) <Bard_the_Bowman> [1/9 @ 10:56] (1/1)

The Silmarillion <Matthew/Ugluk> [1/9 @ 11:06] (0/0)

Hot stuff! <Matthew/Ugluk> [1/8 @ 16:35] (0/0)

What happened to Earendil? <WannaBeBrave> [1/8 @ 13:47] (3/10)

Same dude. <PhantomS> [1/9 @ 7:42] (0/0)
Eärendil the Mariner <Narf> [1/8 @ 14:25] (1/2)

Question <galadriel476> [1/8 @ 17:37] (1/1)

one would think <Lorien-lover> [1/8 @ 18:44] (0/0)

Elendil vs. Earendil <mefmeister> [1/8 @ 14:06] (5/5)

I stand corrected <mefmeister> [1/9 @ 17:40] (0/0)
*scratches head* <PhantomS> [1/9 @ 11:42] (0/0)
Elendil was Isildur's father <Aunt Dora Baggins> [1/8 @ 16:45] (0/0)
no, it is Eärendil... (No Text) <Lord Boromir> [1/8 @ 15:47] (0/0)
Earendil's fate <Corwynne> [1/8 @ 14:31] (0/0)

The House of Eorl #1: Men of Éothéod <Narf> [1/8 @ 13:22] (3/4)

horsey answers <drogo_drogo> [1/8 @ 15:37] (0/0)
rushed anwers <Daughter of Nienna> [1/8 @ 14:27] (0/0)
I always assumed Merry wrote it. But <Curious> [1/8 @ 13:46] (1/1)

Norsemen/ Goths <Taedius> [1/9 @ 0:22] (0/0)

The scouring of the Shire <Harashta> [1/8 @ 10:26] (2/5)

I have the same edition as you, <PhantomS> [1/9 @ 8:13] (0/0)
You're correct <Valathil> [1/8 @ 11:10] (1/3)

what? <Bard_the_Bowman> [1/8 @ 16:22] (2/2)

Phew! *wipes brow* lol (No Text) <Bard_the_Bowman> [1/9 @ 17:58] (0/0)
No, no, no, they wouldn't do that. <erather> [1/8 @ 16:28] (0/0)

Why the Paths of the Dead? <shire mallorn> [1/8 @ 8:28] (2/3)

Also, it is a convention of the kinds of sagas Tolkien based it on <Banazir Galpsi> [1/8 @ 18:34] (1/1)

It makes more sense now <shire mallorn> [1/9 @ 15:14] (0/0)

Different Objectives <sevilodorf2> [1/8 @ 9:28] (0/0)

Bilbo's Last Song.... <Acelot> [1/8 @ 3:06] (1/1)

It was written much later. The poem is short, <Curious> [1/8 @ 3:42] (0/0)

Eagles and maiar <Finrod Felagund 5> [1/8 @ 2:40] (2/3)

I think they <BarrowBlade> [1/8 @ 13:01] (0/0)
Maybe. Tolkien never decided. Another <Curious> [1/8 @ 3:45] (1/1)

Manwe <Gil-Galad's general> [1/10 @ 0:41] (0/0)

The Grey Havens <beertapgirl> [1/8 @ 0:15] (3/4)

Clarifications <erather> [1/8 @ 16:38] (1/1)

best explaination <beertapgirl> [1/9 @ 0:15] (0/0)

In addition to <spencer> [1/8 @ 11:47] (0/0)
The Grey Havens are special <PhantomS> [1/8 @ 2:23] (0/0)

Aragorn & Arwen #10: Open Forum <Narf> [1/8 @ 0:15] (2/19)

"Last of the Númenoreans" <Cressida> [1/8 @ 13:41] (2/7)

I think it has to do with Sauron's fall, and <Curious> [1/8 @ 17:22] (1/5)

Terminology <Cressida> [1/9 @ 0:07] (1/4)

Being Numenorean is difficult. <PhantomS> [1/9 @ 8:28] (1/3)

Ethnicity <Cressida> [1/9 @ 11:00] (1/2)

counterpoints <PhantomS> [1/10 @ 9:33] (1/1)

Counter-counterpoints <Cressida> [1/10 @ 21:44] (0/0)

Well, there is a kind of split at Aragorn... <Kathira> [1/8 @ 14:29] (0/0)

What's with the birches? <Golfimbul> [1/8 @ 2:22] (3/10)

Slightly OT, but fun.... (No Text - Link Inside) <notlost> [1/9 @ 11:53] (1/1)

Yes :) (No Text) <Golfimbul> [1/9 @ 12:49] (0/0)

I like this link (No Text - Link Inside) <Darkstone> [1/8 @ 13:17] (1/1)

Short life.... <Golfimbul> [1/8 @ 18:07] (0/0)

They are paticulary pretty trees IMO <Meira> [1/8 @ 11:36] (2/5)

Tolkien would have known about <Elen> [1/8 @ 13:08] (0/0)
Don't you think elves had saunas? (No Text) <Golfimbul> [1/8 @ 12:22] (1/3)

Somehow <Meira> [1/8 @ 17:47] (1/2)

That's easy! <Cressida> [1/9 @ 19:01] (1/1)

I guess you're right. Never thought about that. :) (No Text) <Golfimbul> [1/9 @ 19:57] (0/0)

gandalfs plans <MWStrider> [1/7 @ 23:28] (2/2)

Luck and "accidents" along with planning <drogo_drogo> [1/8 @ 10:27] (0/0)
Gandalf wasn't a details guy. <erather> [1/8 @ 2:18] (0/0)

Idle musings on LOTR geography and other things <Ethelbert the Mildly Interesting> [1/7 @ 21:49] (5/6)

The rivers are slow. <PhantomS> [1/8 @ 2:39] (0/0)
South and West were out from the beginning. <squire> [1/7 @ 23:51] (1/1)

Gandalf's intentions in the book <Valathil> [1/8 @ 10:46] (0/0)

Hmm... <Taedius> [1/7 @ 22:56] (0/0)
haradrrim and umbar <MWStrider> [1/7 @ 22:51] (0/0)
The most direct route is south through Hollin, <erather> [1/7 @ 22:44] (0/0)

** Roll call for January discussion leaders <Altaira> [1/7 @ 21:30] (2/5)

proff-reading my discussions as we write (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [1/8 @ 0:23] (0/0)
Altaira my Dear! <Pallando-II> [1/7 @ 22:02] (2/3)

P-II! <Altaira> [1/9 @ 21:21] (0/0)
I don't know if that will happen, but <Curious> [1/8 @ 2:02] (1/1)

Good point <Altaira> [1/9 @ 21:19] (0/0)

Tactical question: What about the Eagles? <mefmeister> [1/7 @ 19:14] (5/8)

Funny you should think of that, because... <squire> [1/8 @ 9:22] (1/3)

that was such a great answer <mefmeister> [1/8 @ 13:33] (2/2)

In a letter... <Narf> [1/9 @ 15:29] (0/0)
I can't answer that one very consistently <squire> [1/8 @ 14:40] (0/0)

No Link Inside... (just text) <Pallando-II> [1/7 @ 22:12] (0/0)
my thoughts <Lady Caraniel> [1/7 @ 19:47] (0/0)
My answer: (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [1/7 @ 19:29] (0/0)
That wouldn't have made mucha story <Elanorrose> [1/7 @ 19:26] (0/0)

Aragorn and Arwen #9: Reflections <Narf> [1/7 @ 18:27] (7/9)

Thoughts on #3 <Morwen> [1/9 @ 22:21] (0/0)
Arwen's death is Tolkien's last chapter <Dryhten> [1/8 @ 9:33] (0/0)
re #8 <Ioreth's sister> [1/7 @ 22:56] (1/1)

Pre-cisely. <Smokering> [1/8 @ 6:01] (0/0)

Why cordon off this story? <drogo_drogo> [1/7 @ 20:36] (1/1)

I like your explanations (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [1/7 @ 21:33] (0/0)

Tolkien is a Hobbit! <Daughter of Nienna> [1/7 @ 20:00] (0/0)
This section is much like the story of Faramir <Curious> [1/7 @ 19:26] (0/0)
response to #3 <MWStrider> [1/7 @ 19:09] (0/0)

General question about Arwen and Aragorn (sorry if this will be discussed or has been) <Dryhten> [1/7 @ 18:17] (1/1)

See above thread (No Text) <Narf> [1/7 @ 18:28] (0/0)

Population of Middle-Earth, help please! <Ceorl> [1/7 @ 15:16] (3/8)

Cheers! (No Text) <Ceorl> [1/9 @ 9:12] (0/0)
Here's Michael Martinez's guesstimates <drogo_drogo> [1/7 @ 17:45] (0/0)
Atlas of Middle-earth... <Golfimbul> [1/7 @ 17:25] (1/5)

Lots of guesstimates, though, as <Curious> [1/7 @ 17:35] (1/4)

C, C! I must ask you about this. <Pallando-II> [1/7 @ 22:46] (1/3)

I have been thinking of changing it, but <Curious> [1/8 @ 2:09] (2/2)

Sounds like ... <Pallando-II> [1/9 @ 2:27] (0/0)
Don't go changing... <Narf> [1/8 @ 13:38] (0/0)

Where to start reading? (having seen the movies or otherwise) <B_Real23> [1/7 @ 11:52] (4/5)

Hobbit, LOR, Silmarillion . . . Hobbit sign-up in the link (No Text - Link Inside) <Daughter of Nienna> [1/7 @ 18:41] (0/0)
The Hobbit!! And join our chapter discussions! (No Text) <Curious> [1/7 @ 12:24] (0/0)
H.LOTR <lothar> [1/7 @ 12:23] (0/0)
I'd suggest starting with The Hobbit <drogo_drogo> [1/7 @ 12:22] (1/1)

Defenitly (No Text) <Bard_the_Bowman> [1/8 @ 16:14] (0/0)

Aragorn & Arwen #8: <Narf> [1/7 @ 11:52] (8/16)

Depart in peace, Daughter of Twilight <Kimi> [1/7 @ 22:59] (1/1)

beautifully sad <Daughter of Nienna> [1/8 @ 2:01] (0/0)

Past perfect then simple past <Takeo> [1/7 @ 20:56] (1/3)

I don't know English grammar... <Suni> [1/8 @ 15:07] (2/2)

Past in the past. <Narf> [1/9 @ 16:51] (0/0)
Frankly, it all sounds good to my ear <Takeo> [1/8 @ 18:26] (0/0)

Ready to answer <Daughter of Nienna> [1/7 @ 18:25] (1/1)

ps: Late Great link <Daughter of Nienna> [1/7 @ 21:20] (0/0)

reminds me of Rían and the Hill of Tears <Daughter of Nienna> [1/7 @ 17:50] (0/0)
Arwen's passing <Entmaiden> [1/7 @ 14:27] (0/0)
fading <FantasyFan> [1/7 @ 13:23] (1/1)

Burial <Narf> [1/9 @ 18:41] (0/0)

Arwen still loves her children. <Curious> [1/7 @ 12:41] (1/2)

Older people leaving their children forever <Ioreth's sister> [1/7 @ 13:19] (1/1)

Methinks it's a metaphor. <Curious> [1/7 @ 13:40] (0/0)

The world has changed <drogo_drogo> [1/7 @ 12:12] (0/0)

Question about the power of the ring in relation to Sauron <Tarin> [1/7 @ 9:56] (3/5)

ring <Temujin> [1/7 @ 11:21] (0/0)
maybe check <lothar> [1/7 @ 10:49] (1/1)

No, there is the quote... <precious2004> [1/7 @ 10:55] (0/0)

Perhaps he wasn't sure himself what the Ring did/did not do. <precious2004> [1/7 @ 10:18] (1/1)

history repeats itself <MWStrider> [1/7 @ 10:42] (0/0)

What is the complete Black Speech version of the Ring poem? <precious2004> [1/7 @ 8:57] (2/5)

oh! oh! i fooooound it! (No Text) <precious2004> [1/7 @ 10:00] (1/1)

Doubtful. <Narf> [1/9 @ 17:06] (0/0)

I think that only the section on the ring <fak> [1/7 @ 9:14] (1/2)

darn... (No Text) <precious2004> [1/7 @ 9:33] (1/1)

well <Tasaran> [1/10 @ 14:11] (0/0)

The Aeneid and Boromir's gift . . . <Pukel-man> [1/7 @ 6:18] (7/14)

Maybe <Fisher> [1/7 @ 14:39] (0/0)
Galadriel sees far with each gift <PhantomS> [1/7 @ 13:27] (0/0)
I don't think Galadriel would weigh him down <Curious> [1/7 @ 12:49] (1/2)

Good! <Matthew/Ugluk> [1/7 @ 16:43] (1/1)

Well, Sam and Aragorn <Curious> [1/7 @ 17:34] (0/0)

golden belt and siegfried <Elen> [1/7 @ 12:20] (1/2)

forgot to introduce myself <Elen> [1/7 @ 12:40] (1/1)

Hi Elen! Welcome. <Curious> [1/7 @ 14:28] (0/0)

Hubris <drogo_drogo> [1/7 @ 12:07] (1/2)

Agreed . . . <Pukel-man> [1/7 @ 17:59] (1/1)

the scene in book 1 where Aeneas sees his past on the walls <melian8> [1/8 @ 16:47] (0/0)

Interesting connection... <precious2004> [1/7 @ 10:53] (0/0)
pretty darn good <lothar> [1/7 @ 10:51] (1/1)

Hello and great thread! <Mistress Underhill> [1/10 @ 6:24] (0/0)

Tolkien and the Great War <Acelot> [1/7 @ 2:49] (2/2)

my thoughts <Menelwyn> [1/7 @ 20:41] (0/0)
Hello! Welcome! <Kimi> [1/7 @ 3:23] (0/0)

Aragorn and Arwen #7: Doom <Narf> [1/7 @ 0:26] (11/20)

About Eldarion <Dryhten> [1/7 @ 18:12] (1/1)

It only recently occurred to me... <Narf> [1/9 @ 16:55] (0/0)

Applause to all of you! <Entmaiden> [1/7 @ 14:08] (0/0)
Re: <Meira> [1/7 @ 13:47] (0/0)
Has anyone seen Little Big Man? <Curious> [1/7 @ 12:22] (3/3)

Excellent! (No Text) <Silent _ Watcher> [1/8 @ 10:04] (0/0)
Ditto, great post! <Daughter of Nienna> [1/7 @ 15:23] (0/0)
Great, great post. Thank you. (No Text) <joao> [1/7 @ 13:40] (0/0)

Knowing when your time has come <gullygilly> [1/7 @ 8:44] (0/0)
life and death choices <drogo_drogo> [1/7 @ 8:32] (0/0)
*tears* <Smokering> [1/7 @ 6:22] (2/4)

Love you, love your footer. <Ascarwen> [1/7 @ 13:14] (1/1)

Awww... <Smokering> [1/8 @ 5:31] (0/0)

Heartwrenching <Aunt Dora Baggins> [1/7 @ 10:56] (1/1)

To me, the greatest sadness <Ioreth's sister> [1/7 @ 13:16] (0/0)

sense of knowing-part one <Daughter of Nienna> [1/7 @ 6:10] (0/0)
Death and the search for deathlessness <Kimi> [1/7 @ 1:20] (0/0)
Last things <erather> [1/7 @ 1:03] (0/0)
The choice to die <Doorwarden of Theoden> [1/7 @ 0:50] (1/1)

Also Denethor... <Pallando-II> [1/7 @ 1:37] (0/0)

Question re Simarillion <muni> [1/7 @ 0:14] (2/2)

Think of Manwe as Governor of the Universe <PhantomS> [1/7 @ 6:17] (0/0)
Hmmm... <beren_boy> [1/7 @ 0:22] (0/0)

How is Shelob related to Ungoliant? (No Text) <aram12> [1/6 @ 22:22] (1/2)

She is one of her spwan <Frodo24> [1/6 @ 22:34] (1/1)

her granddaughter? lol <MWStrider> [1/7 @ 10:47] (0/0)

Gandalf and the Witch King <Finrod Felagund 5> [1/6 @ 21:30] (2/5)

I think Gandalf's staff broke at the bridge of Khazad-Dum <An_Edain> [1/7 @ 1:06] (2/2)

The movies were very confusing <Temujin> [1/7 @ 11:48] (0/0)
theoretically.. <ASweetCalamity> [1/7 @ 1:26] (0/0)

Green Books to the Rescue! (No Text - Link Inside) <White Lady of Rohan> [1/6 @ 21:48] (1/1)

Sounds like a non-answer to me. <Banazir Galpsi> [1/8 @ 18:44] (0/0)

Aragorn and Arwen #6: Fulfillment <Narf> [1/6 @ 17:33] (9/24)

Just a couple of thoughts <Morwen> [1/8 @ 10:40] (0/0)
A few comments on 1 and 2 <gullygilly> [1/7 @ 8:27] (0/0)
Late and hurried (and sleepy) thoughts <notlost> [1/7 @ 0:47] (0/0)
Some answers <erather> [1/7 @ 0:12] (1/1)

ceremonies <Meira> [1/7 @ 5:13] (0/0)

Again, is it a condition or a prediction that <Curious> [1/6 @ 19:19] (2/4)

Is this the essay you're referring to? <gullygilly> [1/7 @ 8:05] (1/1)

Yes, thanks. (No Text) <Curious> [1/7 @ 11:21] (0/0)

Curious, where do we learn this? <Kirly> [1/7 @ 0:27] (1/1)

Most explicitly in Letter 52 (Nov 1943): <Curious> [1/7 @ 11:16] (0/0)

reunited and their line restored <Daughter of Nienna> [1/6 @ 19:05] (4/10)

Daughter of Nienna <CelebornsMirror> [1/7 @ 0:32] (0/0)
great, just to add.. <drogo_drogo> [1/6 @ 19:33] (1/1)

such is the way with Mother-in-laws and wives :) (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [1/6 @ 19:38] (0/0)

to add . . .Elros <Daughter of Nienna> [1/6 @ 19:22] (0/0)
Are you purposely paraphrasing <Curious> [1/6 @ 19:21] (1/5)

that comes from the line <Daughter of Nienna> [1/6 @ 19:35] (1/4)

Well, it does work <Curious> [1/6 @ 21:37] (1/3)

I need your help . . . what song is that? <Daughter of Nienna> [1/7 @ 5:17] (1/2)

Here: (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [1/7 @ 12:53] (1/1)

wonderful! thanks! <Daughter of Nienna> [1/7 @ 15:13] (0/0)

Gilraen the selfless heroine <Doorwarden of Theoden> [1/6 @ 18:59] (0/0)
some thoughts <Mapalon> [1/6 @ 18:17] (0/0)
Re: <Meira> [1/6 @ 18:12] (0/0)

More on Weapons and Warfare! <Ceorl> [1/6 @ 17:08] (3/6)

Some things better than others <Banazir Galpsi> [1/8 @ 18:54] (1/1)

Good point about lances <squire> [1/9 @ 9:42] (0/0)

The directing trumped all considerations of technical detail <squire> [1/7 @ 15:21] (0/0)
Looks OK to me, dude :-) <PhantomS> [1/7 @ 6:27] (1/2)

Just nit-picking really but... <Ceorl> [1/7 @ 14:00] (1/1)

Those are Variags. <PhantomS> [1/8 @ 2:27] (0/0)

elvish translation needed <Brila> [1/6 @ 16:55] (1/3)

elvish translation <MWStrider> [1/6 @ 23:38] (1/2)

thanks! <Brila> [1/7 @ 9:54] (1/1)

elvish..... <MWStrider> [1/7 @ 10:12] (0/0)

** Sign-up thread for discussion of The Hobbit ** <Altaira> [1/6 @ 16:08] (19/22)

"The Gathering of the Clouds", if you please. <Atlas> [1/8 @ 4:23] (0/0)
The Clouds Burst please <Acelot> [1/8 @ 2:58] (0/0)
A warm welcome please <Draupne> [1/7 @ 6:28] (0/0)
I'm Not at Home, please. <Arquen> [1/7 @ 0:51] (1/1)

arrgh.. forgot where home is... <Arquen> [1/7 @ 0:52] (0/0)

The Return Journey <notlost> [1/7 @ 0:29] (0/0)
The Last Stage <CelebornsMirror> [1/7 @ 0:22] (0/0)
On The Doorstep <infidel> [1/6 @ 23:33] (0/0)
Fire and Water, please (No Text) <Menelwyn> [1/6 @ 19:51] (1/1)

forgot my email too! <Menelwyn> [1/6 @ 19:52] (0/0)

A Short Rest, please <Doorwarden of Theoden> [1/6 @ 19:02] (0/0)
Inside Information . . .I'd like that one! <jflower > [1/6 @ 18:05] (0/0)
Out of the Frying Pan into the Fire <gullygilly> [1/6 @ 17:41] (0/0)
A thief in the night, please <nerdanel50> [1/6 @ 17:34] (0/0)
Over Hill & Under Hill? <Ossë> [1/6 @ 17:25] (0/0)
Queer Lodgings <Daughter of Nienna> [1/6 @ 17:12] (0/0)
Flies and Spiders, pls <An_Edain> [1/6 @ 17:08] (0/0)
Riddles in the Dark, please <Entmaiden> [1/6 @ 16:50] (1/1)

Sorry! forgot my e-mail <Entmaiden> [1/6 @ 17:26] (0/0)

Make that Roast Mutton, then. <Curious> [1/6 @ 16:49] (0/0)
An Unexpected Party, for me. <Inferno> [1/6 @ 16:40] (0/0)
Barrels out of Bond pls :) (No Text) <drogo_drogo> [1/6 @ 16:11] (0/0)

LOTR Epilogue <mulderxcoltrane> [1/6 @ 15:40] (1/2)

It is in "Sauron Defeated" <Stephanie> [1/6 @ 16:00] (1/1)

sauron defeated for the epilogue <Mapalon> [1/6 @ 18:27] (0/0)

anyone know where I can find this? <mulderxcoltrane> [1/6 @ 14:22] (3/5)

found them, but..... <mulderxcoltrane> [1/6 @ 22:40] (0/0)
perhaps you could check barnes and nobles? <Uruk-Katie> [1/6 @ 21:36] (0/0)
amazon.com <galadriel476> [1/6 @ 15:47] (1/2)

but what about the HOME series condensed into 3 large volumes? <mulderxcoltrane> [1/6 @ 16:50] (1/1)

Harper Collins <Elen> [1/7 @ 16:10] (0/0)

2 questions <morextremist> [1/6 @ 14:18] (2/2)

I don't think Sauron anticipated the extremity of the response <An_Edain> [1/6 @ 16:19] (0/0)
Answers <Matthew/Ugluk> [1/6 @ 16:04] (0/0)

Dol Guldur <MWStrider> [1/6 @ 13:29] (1/2)

Appendix B of LOTR <drogo_drogo> [1/6 @ 14:25] (1/1)

A couple of other interested points from Unfinished Tales <An_Edain> [1/6 @ 16:01] (0/0)

The hobbit (Story Spoiler) <Shotput> [1/6 @ 13:10] (1/1)

The hobbit <flaming denethor> [1/6 @ 13:58] (0/0)

For readers of the Letters... <Elwen> [1/6 @ 11:59] (2/4)

I am reading them too right now <galadriel476> [1/6 @ 15:51] (0/0)
Well, keep in mind that he *kept* all these letters, <Curious> [1/6 @ 12:35] (2/2)

Agreed about the editing... <Elwen> [1/6 @ 18:24] (0/0)
I'm sure you're right. <Kimi> [1/6 @ 15:33] (0/0)

Aragorn and Arwen #5: Commitment <Narf> [1/6 @ 11:21] (8/13)

Now we get to the mushy stuff. <Morwen> [1/7 @ 20:47] (0/0)
Betrothal <erather> [1/6 @ 23:49] (0/0)
My thoughts <Entmaiden> [1/6 @ 17:10] (0/0)
Twilight you must also renounce <Daughter of Nienna> [1/6 @ 16:39] (0/0)
some thoughts <Mapalon> [1/6 @ 13:53] (4/5)

Welcome! Look forward to more of your insights (No Text) <Entmaiden> [1/6 @ 17:15] (0/0)
Welcome! (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [1/6 @ 17:04] (0/0)
Welcome! Wonderful de-lurking! (No Text) <Kimi> [1/6 @ 15:55] (0/0)
Welcome, Mapalon! (No Text) <erather> [1/6 @ 15:13] (1/1)

:-) thank you all! (No Text) <Mapalon> [1/6 @ 17:52] (0/0)

engagement <Alvid> [1/6 @ 12:49] (0/0)
Arwen sees the Shadow growing. <Curious> [1/6 @ 12:29] (0/0)
quick thoughts <drogo_drogo> [1/6 @ 11:51] (0/0)

Weapons and Warfare <kodax> [1/6 @ 4:23] (3/7)

Looks worth buying for it's own sake but... <Ceorl> [1/6 @ 16:53] (0/0)
Fabulous pictures, but beware of text <Matthew/Ugluk> [1/6 @ 9:35] (0/0)
It's fantastic <Eledhwen> [1/6 @ 4:26] (2/4)

Yes, it's very interesting. <Ossë> [1/6 @ 8:06] (1/1)

Good Book <MWStrider> [1/6 @ 13:15] (0/0)

It's well worth the money, but <Meira> [1/6 @ 6:20] (1/1)

One huge contradiction <PhantomS> [1/6 @ 12:43] (0/0)

Appendix Help: Arwen and Aragorn Page1037 <missmelon> [1/6 @ 3:51] (1/1)

She gained Aragorn, and outlived him. <Curious> [1/6 @ 6:13] (0/0)

Reminder: sign-up for The Hobbit discussion will be posted tomorrow, Jan 6th <Altaira> [1/6 @ 2:04] (0/0)

I need HELP Im a book newbie <Luismax> [1/6 @ 1:05] (3/4)

The Alan Lee illustrated eds. <drogo_drogo> [1/6 @ 8:27] (0/0)
I suggest investing in a good hardback edition. <Curious> [1/6 @ 6:39] (0/0)
Welcome! <Altaira> [1/6 @ 1:44] (1/1)

Thank u so much..!! <Luismax> [1/6 @ 1:51] (0/0)

A very minor question <Leto> [1/5 @ 23:02] (1/2)

Sauron's old girlfriend <Kimi> [1/5 @ 23:18] (1/1)

Oh I remember now <Leto> [1/5 @ 23:27] (0/0)

Aragorn and Arwen: #4: Adventure <Narf> [1/5 @ 22:02] (12/17)

Belated response <Morwen> [1/7 @ 20:10] (0/0)
Seeking Elsewither <PhantomS> [1/7 @ 10:12] (0/0)
Just a few thoughts <Thorondun > [1/6 @ 11:35] (0/0)
"Late as usual"... my additions <drogo_drogo> [1/6 @ 8:11] (1/1)

On Aragorn's travels... <Kathira> [1/6 @ 11:36] (0/0)

What could men teach him? <hatster> [1/6 @ 7:02] (0/0)
The Tale of Years says: <Curious> [1/6 @ 5:30] (0/0)
certain fate <Daughter of Nienna> [1/6 @ 5:04] (1/2)

Internet acronym glossary (No Text - Link Inside) <erather> [1/6 @ 11:30] (1/1)

mahalo nui loa . . . that will be a great help! (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [1/6 @ 14:21] (0/0)

On the road again <Entmaiden> [1/5 @ 23:58] (0/0)
Some thoughts. <Kimi> [1/5 @ 23:15] (0/0)
Have sword, will travel. <erather> [1/5 @ 22:42] (0/0)
A few thoughts <Loey> [1/5 @ 22:31] (0/0)
Aragorn's travel's <Frodo24> [1/5 @ 22:23] (1/2)

"Where the stars are strange" <erather> [1/5 @ 22:56] (1/1)

well there ya go you learn somthing new everyday. (No Text) <Frodo24> [1/6 @ 22:33] (0/0)

So about the Ents.... <Arian Ithilsar> [1/5 @ 21:46] (2/2)

Tree talk and stuff <PhantomS> [1/6 @ 13:01] (0/0)
Yavana woke them up..... <Elanorrose> [1/5 @ 22:02] (0/0)

Speaking of differences between creatures ?? <Elanorrose> [1/5 @ 21:00] (2/4)

Lots of Trolls <Alveric> [1/6 @ 11:30] (0/0)
Trolls <PsychobillyDave> [1/5 @ 21:25] (1/2)

I think you are right <Elanorrose> [1/5 @ 21:27] (1/1)

Lol, me too, but I think... <Static> [1/6 @ 1:45] (0/0)

Question about Gobilns & Orcs <PsychobillyDave> [1/5 @ 20:43] (3/7)

Question on Goblins & Orcs <flaming denethor> [1/6 @ 14:11] (0/0)
i think they are the same <Fingofin> [1/5 @ 21:39] (2/3)

Right, just different words for the same thing <Matthew/Ugluk> [1/6 @ 8:47] (0/0)
The origin of the word Orc <PsychobillyDave> [1/5 @ 23:35] (1/1)

Info of interest is online here.. (No Text - Link Inside) <Oeln_ofOrodruin> [1/6 @ 6:29] (0/0)

Orcs and Goblins ??? <Elanorrose> [1/5 @ 20:52] (1/1)

Differing Orks... <Taedius> [1/6 @ 20:07] (0/0)

Huan, Hound of Valinor Question <ArcherOfHarad> [1/5 @ 20:07] (1/3)

not just Huan <Menelwyn> [1/5 @ 21:23] (1/2)

Poor Sauron can't get a break even as a wolf <drogo_drogo> [1/5 @ 21:36] (1/1)

Sauron Dangerfield: "I don't get no respect!" (No Text) <Mapalon> [1/6 @ 14:18] (0/0)

question on reading schedule <thrandyelf> [1/5 @ 17:38] (1/4)

we'll vote again after The Hobbit <drogo_drogo> [1/5 @ 18:09] (1/3)

thanks! (No Text) <thrandyelf> [1/5 @ 18:22] (1/2)

The discussion calendar --> (No Text - Link Inside) <drogo_drogo> [1/5 @ 21:26] (1/1)

super - thanks again (No Text) <thrandyelf> [1/5 @ 21:48] (0/0)

A few questions about the HM movie tie-in books... <elf_wannabee> [1/5 @ 17:13] (2/3)

Some of the movie books <erather> [1/5 @ 18:46] (0/0)
My answers <spencer> [1/5 @ 17:35] (1/1)

As for me... <Static> [1/6 @ 1:59] (0/0)

Aragorn and Arwen #3: Foreboding <Narf> [1/5 @ 17:08] (10/11)

Answers <Morwen> [1/7 @ 10:50] (0/0)
"Your aim is high"?? <Matthew/Ugluk> [1/6 @ 9:20] (0/0)
About #4 <Suni> [1/6 @ 5:30] (0/0)
Her forboding is that Aragorn will wander alone. <Curious> [1/6 @ 4:45] (0/0)
Arwen’s heart <Daughter of Nienna> [1/6 @ 4:00] (0/0)
Gilraen and Aragorn <Menelwyn> [1/5 @ 21:14] (0/0)
"You do not yet know <Kimi> [1/5 @ 18:45] (1/1)

That line has always saddened me <Loey> [1/5 @ 22:20] (0/0)

Parents <erather> [1/5 @ 17:58] (0/0)
some hasty answers <drogo_drogo> [1/5 @ 17:43] (0/0)
A few thoughts <Ioreth's sister> [1/5 @ 17:26] (0/0)

wizards? <Whitetowers> [1/5 @ 13:27] (4/4)

Yes, he is. <PhantomS> [1/6 @ 12:52] (0/0)
Wizards <Smaug the almighty> [1/5 @ 15:55] (0/0)
Wizards are angelic beings sent to Middle Earth in the guise of old men <An_Edain> [1/5 @ 14:29] (0/0)
The "Istari" essay in Unfinished Tales gives the best account... <drogo_drogo> [1/5 @ 14:22] (0/0)

Aragorn and Arwen #2: Love <Narf> [1/5 @ 11:10] (12/25)

beauty in the fading years <Daughter of Nienna> [1/6 @ 3:19] (0/0)
Slightly OT: references to Arwen's choice in this thread <Kirly> [1/6 @ 0:46] (1/3)

Arwen has a choice. <Kimi> [1/6 @ 1:04] (1/2)

Thanks for the reference. <Kirly> [1/6 @ 1:20] (1/1)

I think the difference is... <Suni> [1/6 @ 5:18] (0/0)

My thoughts <Entmaiden> [1/5 @ 23:38] (0/0)
About what Beren said <Frodo24> [1/5 @ 22:26] (0/0)
Love at First <CelebornsMirror> [1/5 @ 19:12] (0/0)
Some thoughts <Kimi> [1/5 @ 17:32] (0/0)
Elves have more time. <Orm Irian> [1/5 @ 14:46] (0/0)
Dangerous possibilities <erather> [1/5 @ 13:30] (0/0)
A song in my heart <notlost> [1/5 @ 12:27] (0/0)
Frodo had a similar experience in Rivendell. <Curious> [1/5 @ 12:20] (1/1)

on love and marriage <Alvid> [1/5 @ 16:03] (0/0)

"Oh, my foster-father has a DAUGHTER!" <Matthew/Ugluk> [1/5 @ 11:56] (2/9)

Twenty years isn't long for an Elf <Eledhwen> [1/5 @ 17:05] (0/0)
Did it ever occur to you that Elrond <Curious> [1/5 @ 12:28] (1/7)

But Aragorn was just the latest in a series <Matthew/Ugluk> [1/5 @ 13:15] (1/6)

Indeed it did! <Curious> [1/5 @ 13:25] (1/5)

But if they were truly fated to be together... <Kathira> [1/5 @ 15:30] (1/4)

That wouldn't explain why Elrond <Curious> [1/5 @ 16:44] (2/3)

I always... <Golfimbul> [1/6 @ 2:19] (0/0)
Maybe it slipped his mind. He thought he mentioned her... <Kathira> [1/5 @ 17:03] (1/1)

Very funny! (No Text) <Curious> [1/6 @ 4:26] (0/0)

Song is a creative force in Arda <drogo_drogo> [1/5 @ 11:31] (0/0)

Dol Gulur <Baby_Balrog> [1/5 @ 4:45] (1/2)

It means the 'Hill of Sorcerey' <PhantomS> [1/5 @ 5:43] (1/1)

wow thanks! (No Text) <Baby_Balrog> [1/5 @ 17:26] (0/0)

Denethor and Faramir <Finrod Felagund 5> [1/5 @ 4:15] (4/20)

Denethor & Faramir <flaming denethor> [1/6 @ 14:19] (1/1)

in mind, not like Boromir. <PhantomS> [1/7 @ 13:37] (0/0)

lack o psycic abileties <Galadriel1a> [1/5 @ 7:49] (1/10)

Clarification <PhantomS> [1/5 @ 10:38] (2/9)

Night club bouncer? ? <Galadriel1a> [1/5 @ 14:43] (1/1)

in fact, we're reminded of ... <PhantomS> [1/6 @ 13:13] (0/0)

Height question <Cressida> [1/5 @ 11:41] (1/6)

Eomer is of like height to Aragorn <PhantomS> [1/5 @ 12:23] (1/5)

"Like" can mean "similar"... <Cressida> [1/5 @ 14:55] (1/4)

Unfinished Tales, I think <PhantomS> [1/6 @ 13:08] (1/3)

I'll check UT... <Cressida> [1/6 @ 17:30] (1/2)

the point is, <PhantomS> [1/7 @ 6:46] (1/1)

Heights again, and I found the quote about Morwen <Cressida> [1/7 @ 11:26] (0/0)

Gandalf means the Numenorean characteristics <PhantomS> [1/5 @ 5:53] (1/3)

But physically, Boromir does resemble <Cressida> [1/5 @ 11:35] (1/2)

Frodo realizes that <PhantomS> [1/5 @ 12:33] (1/1)

It's more than their speech <Cressida> [1/5 @ 13:08] (0/0)

Can you post the quote? <infidel> [1/5 @ 4:18] (1/2)

quotes <thrandyelf> [1/5 @ 22:14] (1/1)

What a tragedy <kodax> [1/5 @ 22:41] (0/0)

the best edition <aarealskei> [1/5 @ 1:44] (1/3)

Well... <infidel> [1/5 @ 4:11] (1/2)

I guess it's a matter of taste <Meira> [1/5 @ 9:24] (1/1)

Yes, it depends what you want. <Aunt Dora Baggins> [1/5 @ 13:31] (0/0)

The true "Lord of the Rings" <Tar-Telperien> [1/5 @ 1:06] (3/4)

Thanks for enlightening me... <Tar-Telperien> [1/5 @ 13:07] (0/0)
Further <infidel> [1/5 @ 3:44] (0/0)
Well, according to Himself... <Nimrodel > [1/5 @ 1:09] (1/1)

Yes, in Rivendell.... <Golfimbul> [1/5 @ 8:10] (0/0)

New(ish) Biography? <infidel> [1/5 @ 0:33] (1/1)

Hadn't heard of it. <Nimrodel > [1/5 @ 1:08] (0/0)

Aragorn and Arwen #1: Hope <Narf> [1/5 @ 0:18] (8/15)

Interpretation <notlost> [1/5 @ 12:02] (0/0)
late entry <PhantomS> [1/5 @ 11:13] (0/0)
Aragorn, the ring, and the sword and other thoughts <drogo_drogo> [1/5 @ 8:11] (0/0)
Tuor and Turin matched the elves in fighting ability. <Curious> [1/5 @ 6:18] (1/4)

The shards of Narsil <erather> [1/5 @ 13:14] (1/3)

I thought about that, but <Curious> [1/5 @ 13:57] (1/2)

on Narsil <Alvid> [1/5 @ 15:37] (1/1)

He cannot have carried it <Curious> [1/5 @ 16:45] (0/0)

sparkle of hope and sense of purpose <Daughter of Nienna> [1/5 @ 4:50] (0/0)
Through a glass, darkly. <erather> [1/5 @ 2:43] (0/0)
Foresight and other things <Doorwarden of Theoden> [1/5 @ 2:41] (0/0)
Some thoughts <Kimi> [1/5 @ 1:03] (1/3)

What a coincidence.... <Golfimbul> [1/5 @ 8:05] (1/2)

I know you didn't ask, but here's my answer <Kyrli> [1/5 @ 19:04] (1/1)

Ah yes.... <Golfimbul> [1/6 @ 2:14] (0/0)

The Return of the Chapter Discussion <Narf> [1/4 @ 14:43] (11/15)

Thanks for taking on this section. (No Text) <Golfimbul> [1/5 @ 8:07] (0/0)
Does this mean vacation's over? (No Text) <Arquen> [1/5 @ 0:24] (0/0)
According to Tolkien, *the* most important part <Curious> [1/4 @ 18:04] (1/1)

Sounds fun... <Kirly> [1/4 @ 20:25] (0/0)

I'm ready! (No Text) <gullygilly> [1/4 @ 17:54] (0/0)
Hooray! I'm done with this movie stuff <Entmaiden> [1/4 @ 17:40] (0/0)
great, looking foward to the questions (No Text) <drogo_drogo> [1/4 @ 17:15] (0/0)
I'll be there . . . will be <Daughter of Nienna> [1/4 @ 16:58] (0/0)
Hurrah hurrah! (No Text) <nerdanel50> [1/4 @ 16:52] (0/0)
I hope it washes its hair! <Kimi> [1/4 @ 15:58] (0/0)
Looking forward to it <Altaira> [1/4 @ 15:22] (0/0)
I know you all will roll your eyes <CelebornsMirror> [1/4 @ 15:14] (3/3)

We NEVER stop talking LotR <notlost> [1/5 @ 0:05] (0/0)
You can always bring up topics from LotR <Aunt Dora Baggins> [1/4 @ 23:07] (0/0)
*rolls eyes* ;-) <Altaira> [1/4 @ 15:20] (0/0)

Mumakil <ArcherOfHarad> [1/4 @ 12:40] (5/17)

The martial uses of elephants <Ceorl> [1/5 @ 14:03] (0/0)
Elephants <kodax> [1/5 @ 5:04] (0/0)
A useful link: <Pukel-man> [1/4 @ 18:44] (3/6)

Yes, well, there is no such thing as a Balrog, <Curious> [1/5 @ 5:37] (0/0)
Thanks for the link <Altaira> [1/5 @ 1:17] (0/0)
Great link... <notlost> [1/5 @ 0:11] (3/3)

you mean the terrifying war heifers? <drogo_drogo> [1/5 @ 8:21] (0/0)
Haha, sorry . . . <Pukel-man> [1/5 @ 0:35] (0/0)
Yes... <Golfimbul> [1/5 @ 0:27] (0/0)

elephants were very in war <drogo_drogo> [1/4 @ 14:14] (3/3)

War elephants <Barahli> [1/5 @ 10:07] (0/0)
mumakil <Fili's aunt> [1/5 @ 0:46] (0/0)
Yes I had heard about that... <Strider -(Ranger)-> [1/4 @ 15:47] (0/0)

what are you talking about? <PhantomS> [1/4 @ 13:28] (1/3)

PhantomS <Altaira> [1/4 @ 14:28] (1/2)

PhantomS <ArcherOfHarad> [1/4 @ 17:18] (1/1)

I must apologize. :-( more dignified answer inside... <PhantomS> [1/5 @ 6:22] (0/0)

Can the Tolkien read, and Tolkien's letter still be bought? <Frodo24> [1/4 @ 12:08] (3/6)

I got mine on Ebay. (No Text) <notlost> [1/5 @ 0:19] (0/0)
Amazon and Borders <Daughter of Nienna> [1/4 @ 17:10] (0/0)
Yes they are both in print <Serinde II> [1/4 @ 13:32] (1/3)

I feel lucky <Altaira> [1/4 @ 14:31] (1/2)

And if ever you want something that's our of print... <Aunt Dora Baggins> [1/4 @ 23:04] (1/1)

Even the Beowulf essay is back in print... <infidel> [1/5 @ 4:24] (0/0)

And after the Silmarillioin...WHAT TO READ NEXT?! <AmonSolStrider> [1/4 @ 0:03] (7/7)

Do read Unfinished Tales, <thrandyelf> [1/5 @ 22:29] (0/0)
speaking of other tolkien works... <Whitetowers> [1/5 @ 13:44] (0/0)
Some more recommendations... <drogo_drogo> [1/4 @ 10:05] (0/0)
Don't forget the Tolkien Reader! <Curious> [1/4 @ 6:39] (0/0)
I strongly recommend... <Taedius> [1/4 @ 4:32] (0/0)
Reading material <Finrod Felagund 5> [1/4 @ 0:22] (0/0)
I highly recommend... <Nimrodel > [1/4 @ 0:09] (0/0)

A few questions for the experts <DwellerOfLorien> [1/3 @ 23:17] (6/11)

Questions,questions,questions..... <Smaug the almighty> [1/5 @ 16:17] (0/0)
dweller, did you mean... <Fili's aunt> [1/5 @ 2:05] (0/0)
Check the Encyclopedia of Arda <Temujin> [1/4 @ 11:30] (0/0)
eh...isn't Legolas the son of Thranduil, who is the Elven King in "The Hobbit"? ...confused (No Text) <precious2004> [1/4 @ 10:21] (1/1)

he is, though he wasn't invented till LOTR <drogo_drogo> [1/4 @ 14:22] (0/0)

lol sorry <DwellerOfLorien> [1/3 @ 23:46] (1/4)

Quest for glory 4, perhaps? <PhantomS> [1/4 @ 0:07] (1/3)

Burgermeister... <Taedius> [1/4 @ 4:25] (1/2)

wouldn't the mayor be the sheriff too? (No Text) <PhantomS> [1/4 @ 5:11] (1/1)

That's possible... Don't remember the system. (No Text) <Taedius> [1/4 @ 5:28] (0/0)

eh? <PhantomS> [1/3 @ 23:36] (0/0)

book by Kocher? <mulderxcoltrane> [1/3 @ 23:11] (1/1)

Yes absolutely <squire> [1/5 @ 17:52] (0/0)

Some help please? <beaubutterfly> [1/3 @ 20:56] (1/2)

sorry guys meant to <beaubutterfly> [1/3 @ 21:18] (1/1)

No problem <Altaira> [1/4 @ 3:09] (0/0)

The blue wizards (Ithryn luin) <Singing_Crocodile> [1/3 @ 18:30] (3/5)

Thanks! <Singing_Crocodile> [1/4 @ 16:38] (0/0)
There is not much to tell on them, but here is what I know for starters <Frodo24> [1/3 @ 22:15] (1/2)

Why do readers usually assume that the B.W. became eveil... <Downtown> [1/3 @ 22:48] (1/1)

Tolkien did not say they became evil <PhantomS> [1/3 @ 23:23] (0/0)

Unfinished Tales (No Text) <galadriel476> [1/3 @ 19:45] (0/0)

different titles = same book? <mulderxcoltrane> [1/3 @ 17:19] (3/4)

Unfinished Tales - versions <Falathar> [1/5 @ 7:09] (0/0)
Yes (No Text) <galadriel476> [1/3 @ 19:48] (0/0)
I'm pretty sure they're the same <Tomsk> [1/3 @ 17:52] (1/1)

yup (No Text) <galadriel476> [1/3 @ 19:48] (0/0)

A little OT and not too irreverent, I hope... <Aunt Dora Baggins> [1/3 @ 15:00] (2/3)

no, but you and Philip Yancey <Entwife Wandlimb> [1/3 @ 16:14] (0/0)
No- I have not read the book, but you have sparked an interest to pick it up (No Text) <Elanorrose> [1/3 @ 15:12] (1/1)

Me too. (No Text) <Golfimbul> [1/3 @ 18:15] (0/0)

I did not know this...or I forgot it! <Farawyn> [1/3 @ 14:21] (2/3)

The Ring was taken from Sauron's hand <nerdanel50> [1/3 @ 14:39] (1/1)

Thank you! <Farawyn> [1/3 @ 15:11] (0/0)

parties...(typo in my hastiness) (No Text) <Farawyn> [1/3 @ 14:22] (0/0)

help - any must-have books? <mulderxcoltrane> [1/3 @ 13:50] (5/6)

Definitely the Letters <drogo_drogo> [1/3 @ 18:46] (1/1)

these have my vote! (No Text) <gullygilly> [1/3 @ 20:56] (0/0)

Must have Morgoth's Ring <Ich> [1/3 @ 14:58] (0/0)
Hmm... <Taedius> [1/3 @ 14:25] (0/0)
Here's a handy link <Entmaiden> [1/3 @ 14:23] (0/0)
what about these books? <mulderxcoltrane> [1/3 @ 13:58] (0/0)

question about elves - where do they go? <deathletter> [1/3 @ 12:30] (2/4)

Valinor <Eventine> [1/3 @ 22:30] (0/0)
It's not new, it's old. <PhantomS> [1/3 @ 14:15] (1/2)

on the topic of Valinor... <NewbWithACause> [1/4 @ 11:51] (1/1)

Blame it on Morgoth... <PhantomS> [1/4 @ 14:33] (0/0)

What do you think about Sam being compared to Wiglaf from "Beowulf"? (No Text) <precious2004> [1/3 @ 8:59] (1/1)

i think its a good comparison. <cheesecake> [1/3 @ 17:58] (0/0)

Did Frodo and Sam here the horn of Boromir <Thorondun > [1/3 @ 4:41] (5/8)

and if they did...what? (No Text) <huskie_aragorn88> [1/3 @ 21:19] (0/0)
Faramir and Denethor were many leagues away. <erather> [1/3 @ 15:28] (1/2)

Do you have evidence that they didn't here the horn <Thorondun > [1/4 @ 10:37] (1/1)

They said they heard it. <erather> [1/4 @ 22:50] (0/0)

Good question <Matthew/Ugluk> [1/3 @ 14:56] (1/1)

..you got me to thinking that .. <the Necromancer> [1/4 @ 5:43] (0/0)

Maybe it's like,... <precious2004> [1/3 @ 8:39] (0/0)
Hmmm... not sure but ... <the Necromancer> [1/3 @ 6:41] (0/0)

nazgul question <Stinger839> [1/3 @ 2:04] (3/3)

Letters #211 <Atlas> [1/5 @ 4:05] (0/0)
None, other than "winged steed" <ety3> [1/3 @ 12:03] (0/0)
They're just called "Fell Beasts" as far as I know (No Text) <Tar-Telperien> [1/3 @ 2:51] (0/0)

is this book a worthy buy? <mulderxcoltrane> [1/2 @ 18:57] (3/4)

Not really <galadriel476> [1/3 @ 15:27] (0/0)
I agree with Serinde II <eldarheru> [1/2 @ 21:47] (0/0)
Not Recommended <Serinde II> [1/2 @ 21:24] (1/1)

Try this instead... <Serinde II> [1/2 @ 21:34] (0/0)

Eowyn and witchking scene <Melilot Brandybock> [1/2 @ 18:32] (5/6)

from the OED <Takeo> [1/5 @ 0:24] (0/0)
Dwimmerlaik - CJRT Note <Serinde II> [1/3 @ 15:59] (1/1)

Now we know <Ich> [1/3 @ 17:36] (0/0)

-laik <Ich> [1/3 @ 11:33] (0/0)
"Dwimmerlaik" <Daughter of Nienna> [1/3 @ 1:22] (0/0)
Here you go <Ich> [1/2 @ 19:35] (0/0)

"fearless hobbits with bright swords and grim faces" <Entwife Wandlimb> [1/2 @ 18:02] (2/5)

My thoughts on Merry and Pippin <CAhobbit> [1/2 @ 18:50] (2/2)

Nicely said <Altaira> [1/4 @ 14:14] (0/0)
lovely summary and thoughts <Entwife Wandlimb> [1/2 @ 19:43] (0/0)

This phrase is in <Melilot Brandybock> [1/2 @ 18:25] (1/1)

oh yes, so it is - thank you (No Text) <Entwife Wandlimb> [1/2 @ 19:36] (0/0)

Minas Morgul etc <CelebornsMirror> [1/2 @ 17:54] (3/14)

The whole valley of Living Death is done superbly <squire> [1/5 @ 19:52] (0/0)
Changes <Finrod Felagund 5> [1/4 @ 0:52] (1/1)

great comments <CelebornsMirror> [1/4 @ 15:06] (0/0)

"Cirith" means "pass," <erather> [1/2 @ 19:29] (2/10)

yeah,... (Story Spoiler) <precious2004> [1/3 @ 8:45] (0/0)
Minas Morgul <Static> [1/2 @ 20:24] (2/8)

Yes! <CelebornsMirror> [1/3 @ 12:46] (0/0)
look at the ship keels <PhantomS> [1/3 @ 1:55] (2/6)

Minas Tirith's "keel" <erather> [1/3 @ 17:18] (1/1)

still, Minas Tirith in general <PhantomS> [1/3 @ 23:40] (0/0)

new reader questions <mulderxcoltrane> [1/3 @ 11:54] (1/3)

It will make more sense <PhantomS> [1/3 @ 14:20] (1/2)

where is all of this info? <mulderxcoltrane> [1/3 @ 23:13] (1/1)

the Appendices, and chapters where Minas Morgul appears. <PhantomS> [1/3 @ 23:27] (0/0)

Was there a search made for the ring? <Thistlethorn> [1/2 @ 14:42] (2/6)

There were only three survivors... <Nimrodel > [1/2 @ 16:48] (2/2)

Addendum <PhantomS> [1/3 @ 0:02] (0/0)
Thanks! <Thistlethorn> [1/2 @ 17:14] (0/0)

If I remember correctly <Dryhten> [1/2 @ 16:02] (2/2)

Searches from Dol Guldur <Bard_the_Bowman> [1/2 @ 21:33] (0/0)
Saruman <Thistlethorn> [1/2 @ 16:18] (0/0)

Why is it Eru or valinor did not help Gandalf and Middle Earth with the War of the Ring <Frodo24> [1/2 @ 12:45] (7/21)

Who do you think owns the Eagles? <Arod the Swift> [1/3 @ 21:23] (0/0)
There are Winds and Stars and Dreams <Daughter of Nienna> [1/3 @ 2:12] (0/0)
The Vala sent Wizards <Elanorrose> [1/2 @ 15:52] (0/0)
The harder question is why Eru allows evil <Curious> [1/2 @ 14:01] (2/9)

*snert* (No Text) <Ascarwen> [1/5 @ 11:51] (0/0)
Tolkien himself said <Ich> [1/2 @ 19:38] (2/7)

Tolkien said that Arda Remade <Curious> [1/2 @ 21:02] (1/5)

Choices, miracles, and grace <Chip of Dale> [1/3 @ 2:36] (2/4)

*applauds* Masterful. Thank u. (No Text) <Ascarwen> [1/5 @ 11:54] (0/0)
Well, <Curious> [1/4 @ 6:59] (2/2)

But... <Ascarwen> [1/5 @ 12:00] (0/0)
Free will, evil and suffering. <Atlas> [1/5 @ 3:55] (0/0)

Is this the passage? <drogo_drogo> [1/2 @ 19:52] (0/0)

Pretend you're a Vala <PhantomS> [1/2 @ 13:44] (2/5)

Earth would not be rent again <Ich> [1/2 @ 15:16] (1/1)

Yet to fight Sauron <PhantomS> [1/3 @ 0:08] (0/0)

What makes Sauron diffrent from Morgoth? <Frodo24> [1/2 @ 15:16] (2/2)

Sauron was stronger, at least in the Second Age <drogo_drogo> [1/2 @ 19:59] (0/0)
Yes, Morgoth was equal to the Valar. <erather> [1/2 @ 16:26] (0/0)

Not so. <ety3> [1/2 @ 13:26] (0/0)
they helped ME fight Sauron by sending Gandalf (and the other wizards) (No Text) <melian8> [1/2 @ 12:51] (0/0)

Of bloodlines, character, and ability. <Pomona> [1/2 @ 12:35] (3/3)

Don't forget <Atlas> [1/5 @ 3:44] (0/0)
"Social customs" are what counts! <Matthew/Ugluk> [1/2 @ 16:32] (0/0)
nobility,democracy etc <PhantomS> [1/2 @ 14:05] (0/0)

Question/Thoughts on "The Realms in Exile" (long) <Valandur> [1/2 @ 10:28] (5/8)

Thanks to all for the replies <Valandur> [1/5 @ 17:51] (0/0)
Good answers - Let me add a couple ideas to the mix <An_Edain> [1/3 @ 13:18] (0/0)
*gulp* here goes! <PhantomS> [1/3 @ 1:00] (0/0)
Here we go... <Tar-Telperien> [1/2 @ 17:18] (0/0)
Double Bonus Question <Valandur> [1/2 @ 10:56] (2/3)

My two cents worth. <Ascarwen> [1/5 @ 12:12] (0/0)
Interesting... <Tar-Telperien> [1/2 @ 17:28] (1/1)

herein lies a problem for Isildur <PhantomS> [1/3 @ 0:25] (0/0)

question on age of Aragorn <onetwinlaura> [1/1 @ 22:18] (4/10)

his date of birth and date of death are listed in appendix b (No Text) <huskie_aragorn88> [1/3 @ 21:22] (0/0)
Welcome to LoTR :-) here's the long(shanks) and short of it <PhantomS> [1/1 @ 23:42] (1/5)

Question about Aragorn's heritage <PsychobillyDave> [1/2 @ 4:26] (2/4)

Yes, and also of Anarion. <PhantomS> [1/2 @ 9:13] (1/1)

Good point, I tend to forget the Anarion connection. (No Text) <erather> [1/2 @ 16:15] (0/0)

He is ! <Green Rider> [1/2 @ 5:11] (1/1)

Just to clarify... <Suni> [1/2 @ 5:49] (0/0)

Movie questions are best on the Movie board. However, <erather> [1/1 @ 22:50] (0/0)
Aragorn is 87 in The Lord of the Rings <Entmaiden> [1/1 @ 22:44] (1/1)

actually,he turns 88 on the night helm's deep takes place,but no one seems to acknowledge it,weird (No Text) <morgoth´s shadow> [1/3 @ 1:59] (0/0)

A Faramir quote I never understood... <Tar-Telperien> [1/1 @ 17:54] (3/14)

Bait? <Darkstone> [1/2 @ 16:45] (0/0)
There may be some leftover elements from the last days of Numenor <Entmaiden> [1/2 @ 0:47] (0/0)
Very little contact breeds some fear <drogo_drogo> [1/1 @ 18:08] (1/11)

Metaphysical ramblings (and the answer to my own question) <Tar-Telperien> [1/1 @ 18:44] (3/10)

JRRT called Faerie the "perilous realm" <Ransom> [1/2 @ 12:22] (1/1)

I'm not certain, but <Curious> [1/2 @ 12:36] (0/0)

Different worlds <Tuva> [1/2 @ 8:44] (0/0)
Yes, they had much to be afraid of. <Curious> [1/1 @ 19:15] (2/6)

Faramir "called" to Rivendell <Wildenjasmyn> [1/2 @ 0:51] (1/1)

Faramir had the dream <Curious> [1/2 @ 11:26] (0/0)

Very interesting, but... <Taedius> [1/1 @ 23:02] (1/3)

I did say that bad men <Curious> [1/1 @ 23:13] (1/2)

True. <Taedius> [1/1 @ 23:41] (1/1)

or could it be they just did not know alot about elves so in turn feared them? (No Text) <Frodo24> [1/2 @ 12:50] (0/0)

Question for Lord of the Rings Readers <Downtown> [1/1 @ 14:49] (7/9)

heres how i read them <huskie_aragorn88> [1/4 @ 17:18] (0/0)
It's not as bad as it seems... <Ein_il_eilph> [1/2 @ 22:51] (0/0)
Straight through. Then the Appendices. Then straight through again. (No Text) <Cirdan the Shipwright> [1/1 @ 21:44] (1/1)

I agree. You'll understand the <sevenstars> [1/2 @ 1:52] (0/0)

Read them as written first, then mix the Books up <drogo_drogo> [1/1 @ 17:58] (1/1)

Yes. After 20+ readings... <Aunt Dora Baggins> [1/3 @ 14:43] (0/0)

read 'em in order <djinnj> [1/1 @ 17:55] (0/0)
Read them as written <Haldiral> [1/1 @ 16:41] (0/0)
It's best to read them the way they are. <ety3> [1/1 @ 15:01] (0/0)