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Question The Second!! <BerenEmptyHanded> [2/15 @ 22:39] (2/2)

Welcome to the RR, BEH <Altaira> [2/15 @ 22:59] (0/0)
Lenwe. (No Text) <PhantomS> [2/15 @ 22:49] (0/0)

LOTR Discussion: The End (and a bunch of thank-yous) <Altaira> [2/15 @ 22:35] (17/23)

thanks for coordinating <Lothirienne> [2/17 @ 21:39] (0/0)
Heartfelt thanks. <Ascarwen> [2/17 @ 12:18] (0/0)
Thank you, thank you, thank you (No Text) <Merryk> [2/17 @ 3:50] (0/0)
Thank you Altaira and Inferno! <IBo> [2/16 @ 12:38] (0/0)
Thank you, Altaira, Inferno, & all the discussion leaders! <Takeo> [2/16 @ 9:56] (0/0)
Hey, where's the summary?!? Seriously, <Curious> [2/16 @ 8:34] (1/1)

We're leaving that for you ;) (No Text) <gullygilly> [2/16 @ 18:21] (0/0)

Yes, thanks to you and Inferno for coordinating this over 71 weeks! (No Text) <drogo_drogo> [2/16 @ 7:34] (0/0)
Thanks to all of you and a belated question <Silent _ Watcher> [2/16 @ 6:15] (1/2)

Two answers. <Curious> [2/16 @ 8:31] (1/1)

Thank you Curious <Silent _ Watcher> [2/17 @ 5:53] (0/0)

Thank so much and right back at you! <gullygilly> [2/16 @ 5:25] (0/0)
Thank you (and question about Hobbit discussion) <Elen> [2/16 @ 4:40] (1/2)

Elen, could you please <Draupne> [2/16 @ 5:23] (1/1)

Is this better? <Elen> [2/16 @ 8:16] (0/0)

Mahalo Nui Loa <Daughter of Nienna> [2/16 @ 3:45] (0/0)
Well said! (No Text) <Golfimbul> [2/16 @ 2:13] (0/0)
Thanks for handling it all with such grace. .and umm <hatster> [2/16 @ 1:39] (0/0)
Good grief - there are four more discussion leaders to thank <Altaira> [2/16 @ 1:37] (1/1)

I think you missed a few more. <Curious> [2/16 @ 8:25] (0/0)

Thanks for doing a wonderful job, Altaira. <Kimi> [2/16 @ 1:11] (0/0)
Thanks to you and Inferno, also! <Entmaiden> [2/15 @ 23:31] (0/0)
Thank YOU Altaira and Inferno <nerdanel_50> [2/15 @ 23:21] (0/0)

How Many Wizards? <Far Side of Rhûn> [2/15 @ 12:47] (4/7)

does not someone actually say something like the "the staffs of the X wizards"? <Banazir Galpsi> [2/17 @ 13:15] (1/1)

It was 5. <Atlas> [2/18 @ 5:19] (0/0)

More <kodax> [2/16 @ 1:40] (1/1)

Possible extra Wizards <Alveric> [2/16 @ 7:14] (0/0)

There were 2 blue Istari... <BerenEmptyHanded> [2/15 @ 16:36] (0/0)
If you enjoyed what the Sil had to say <Altaira> [2/15 @ 13:01] (1/1)

Thanks a lot <Far Side of Rhûn> [2/15 @ 14:11] (0/0)

LOTR Sequal: General discussion <MoreOrLess> [2/15 @ 3:39] (7/26)

Possible bad guys: <Temujin> [2/16 @ 11:13] (1/1)

I kinda like... <King Of Easterlings> [2/16 @ 19:47] (0/0)

An idea <kodax> [2/16 @ 2:20] (2/4)

After this I am going to call you Kodax Gygax ; ) (No Text) <IBo> [2/17 @ 9:01] (0/0)
Had the same idea <Chip of Dale> [2/16 @ 12:06] (1/2)

hey i would lyke to read it when its done <Downtown> [2/16 @ 12:25] (1/1)

Sure, it's online <Chip of Dale> [2/16 @ 23:13] (0/0)

No sequals <kodax> [2/16 @ 2:05] (0/0)
He could have... <King Of Easterlings> [2/15 @ 17:29] (1/5)

LOTR = Sauron? <MoreOrLess> [2/15 @ 18:43] (1/4)

LOTR is titled... <King Of Easterlings> [2/15 @ 18:48] (3/3)

Well, The Lord of the Rings was written as a sequel to The Hobbit <Matthew/Ugluk> [2/16 @ 11:16] (0/0)
Sequel <MoreOrLess> [2/15 @ 23:44] (0/0)
love your footer (No Text) <morgoth´s shadow> [2/15 @ 22:06] (0/0)

Will Not Work <Far Side of Rhûn> [2/15 @ 12:55] (1/1)

It cannot work? <King Of Easterlings> [2/16 @ 19:49] (0/0)

Tolkien abandoned "A New Shadow" because <Curious> [2/15 @ 12:23] (1/1)

leftover trolls etc. <simzap> [2/16 @ 1:40] (0/0)

the return of the shadow <Mercury Cat> [2/15 @ 12:15] (1/7)

The Palantíri? <MoreOrLess> [2/15 @ 14:16] (3/6)

Had totally forgot about them..... good idea (No Text) <Mercury Cat> [2/15 @ 21:53] (0/0)
Not that bad, but... <King Of Easterlings> [2/15 @ 18:50] (1/2)

Rough ideas <MoreOrLess> [2/15 @ 23:47] (1/1)

Gotcha (No Text) <King Of Easterlings> [2/16 @ 19:44] (0/0)

that actually sounds good... <morgoth´s shadow> [2/15 @ 14:45] (1/1)

Just an example <MoreOrLess> [2/15 @ 15:24] (0/0)

Sil on CD and why bad music happens to good singers <drogo_drogo> [2/14 @ 20:15] (2/4)

I love this quote... <lucia> [2/15 @ 20:22] (1/2)

Yes, and have you read <Elf_Maven> [2/16 @ 12:11] (1/1)

sounds very interesting... <lucia> [2/16 @ 16:41] (0/0)

It's not really a rationale, though, is it? <Curious> [2/15 @ 12:29] (0/0)

Ring Inscription <PEDRO BETA > [2/14 @ 17:19] (2/2)

I'm assuming <Kimi> [2/14 @ 18:19] (0/0)
It's in the books ! :) (No Text) <WhiteLadyEowyn> [2/14 @ 17:57] (0/0)

LOTR Free Discussion: final farewell to the books <Daughter of Nienna> [2/14 @ 16:22] (5/5)

"Good bye... <Silent _ Watcher> [2/16 @ 5:25] (0/0)
"Behold! We are not bound forever <Kimi> [2/15 @ 16:26] (0/0)
I choose not to say, "Goodbye." <gullygilly> [2/15 @ 12:26] (0/0)
"I will not say... <drogo_drogo> [2/14 @ 19:44] (0/0)
of cooking gear, torment, friendship, sacrifice and courage and hope beyond hope <Daughter of Nienna> [2/14 @ 17:24] (0/0)

****THE 2004 TORnsib AWARDS!!**** (No Text - Link Inside) <canadanthony> [2/14 @ 16:00] (1/1)

And while we're cross-posting announcements, a reminder for Gaffers and Grams, <nerdanel_50> [2/14 @ 17:39] (0/0)

can you understand Appendices of LOTR book? <shoujo> [2/14 @ 7:20] (1/6)

you just missed our discussion of the Appendices <hatster> [2/14 @ 8:15] (1/5)

sorry,I didn't saw other topics. <shoujo> [2/14 @ 9:52] (1/4)

Silmarillion <Linguilindale> [2/14 @ 10:05] (2/3)

if you can, also get the "Atlas of Middle Earth" <LordOfAngband> [2/14 @ 13:38] (0/0)
thank you for your advice! <shoujo> [2/14 @ 10:51] (1/1)

reading the Sil and appendices <Daughter of Nienna> [2/14 @ 14:40] (0/0)

Location of Numenor? <Rain Queen> [2/14 @ 6:05] (2/5)

Could you provide a reference? <Far Side of Rhûn> [2/15 @ 13:46] (1/1)

Correction <Far Side of Rhûn> [2/15 @ 13:55] (0/0)

Fonstadt's map is just wrong. <Curious> [2/15 @ 12:41] (2/2)

Another opinion <Alveric> [2/16 @ 7:48] (0/0)
quibble, tho <LordOfAngband> [2/15 @ 20:15] (0/0)

Question From Beren the Enchantment <BerenEmptyHanded> [2/14 @ 2:40] (2/2)

Gurthang is Anglachel <PhantomS> [2/14 @ 10:09] (0/0)
Anglachel... <LNDL> [2/14 @ 4:53] (0/0)

Ehmmm..... when does exactly Gandalf use Narya? <Ringio> [2/13 @ 20:47] (2/9)

Film Refference <MoreOrLess> [2/15 @ 14:34] (0/0)
He was using it always <Banazir Galpsi> [2/13 @ 20:59] (2/7)

Narya is a ring of fire <Mercury Cat> [2/15 @ 12:27] (0/0)
So there wasn't a particular moment <Ringio> [2/13 @ 22:00] (2/5)

A good movie moment might be . . . <Pukel-man> [2/14 @ 1:21] (0/0)
The Elven Rings <PhantomS> [2/13 @ 22:47] (1/3)

Galadriel destroyed Dol Guldar <Temujin> [2/14 @ 12:05] (1/2)

true, but... <LNDL> [2/14 @ 12:37] (1/1)

The way it was written <PhantomS> [2/15 @ 21:05] (0/0)

Had Frodo died.... <Lancelot> [2/13 @ 16:53] (6/8)

new ringbearer <Maire> [2/15 @ 18:18] (0/0)
am i the only one who thinks <cheesecake> [2/15 @ 13:44] (0/0)
Merry <The Silent Watcher> [2/14 @ 14:00] (2/2)

It is precisely because Merry is already a clear, confident <Elf_Maven> [2/16 @ 12:26] (0/0)
Yes, agreed. <Kelly of Water's Edge> [2/14 @ 19:06] (0/0)

Bill!!! lol (No Text) <BerenEmptyHanded> [2/14 @ 2:56] (0/0)
A hobbit, but not Sam <nerdanel_50> [2/13 @ 20:30] (0/0)
I would think it would have to be a hobbit <Elanorrose> [2/13 @ 17:26] (0/0)

LOTR Free Discussion: What was the most moving parts of the books (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [2/13 @ 4:44] (26/35)

The havens <Erufaildon> [2/16 @ 10:04] (0/0)
To what is said below I'll add <Silent _ Watcher> [2/16 @ 5:11] (0/0)
The choices of master Samwise <King Of Easterlings> [2/15 @ 18:54] (0/0)
I have one, and a few runner-ups too! <cheesecake> [2/15 @ 14:14] (2/3)

wow! i totally agree... just one more... <tatharwen315> [2/15 @ 20:17] (1/1)

oh yeah, that's a good moment. (No Text) <cheesecake> [2/16 @ 10:45] (0/0)

The Grey Havens- can hardly read that part without getting misty-eyed! (No Text) <djdeathskiss> [2/15 @ 16:40] (0/0)

Frodo's farwell to Sam <gullygilly> [2/15 @ 12:24] (0/0)
Mount doom, the whole chapter, watching the ever-deepening desecration of Frodo by the Ring. (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [2/14 @ 17:06] (0/0)
"And in his arms before him on his horse he bore the body of his kinsman, Faramir son of Denethor, found upon the stricken field" <Amycakes> [2/14 @ 16:46] (1/3)

"Faramir! Faramir!" men cried, weeping in the streets. But he did not answer... <Kili's aunt> [2/15 @ 11:26] (1/2)

yes, heart breakingly beautiful is right... <Amycakes> [2/16 @ 0:33] (1/1)

Seeing the handsome David Wenham carried... <Kili's aunt> [2/16 @ 16:13] (0/0)

Arwen's fate <Crippledlion> [2/14 @ 16:25] (0/0)
Above all, the Appendix about Aragorn and Arwen <Ioreth's sister> [2/14 @ 12:58] (0/0)
Cormallen <Tomsk> [2/14 @ 9:28] (1/1)

I have to add this <Tomsk> [2/16 @ 10:36] (0/0)

Oh man, where to begin?? <drogo_drogo> [2/14 @ 9:01] (0/0)
It changes every time I open the books <hatster> [2/14 @ 8:44] (1/1)

"passages that pass by" <Merryk> [2/16 @ 8:54] (0/0)

When Aragorn's standard is unfurled on the Corsairs' ship! <Elf_Maven> [2/14 @ 6:06] (0/0)
The Choices of Master Samwise and... <Rain Queen> [2/14 @ 5:27] (0/0)
It was more in the book than in the movie <BerenEmptyHanded> [2/14 @ 2:43] (0/0)
Maybe not the most "moving", but... <Erúvë> [2/14 @ 0:52] (0/0)
perhaps The Tower of Cirith Ungol <Entwife Wandlimb> [2/13 @ 22:33] (0/0)
oh that's easy <Banazir Galpsi> [2/13 @ 21:09] (0/0)
Frodo's farewell to the hobbits <Aragorn's Lover> [2/13 @ 18:09] (0/0)
Theoden's farewell to Merry (No Text) <Arod the Swift> [2/13 @ 17:41] (0/0)
When Eomer... <Nicole B> [2/13 @ 16:48] (0/0)
Frodo and Sam with Gollum <Finrod Felagund 5> [2/13 @ 15:47] (0/0)
Scouring of the Shire <Bythedar> [2/13 @ 14:43] (1/1)

I agree.... <notlost> [2/14 @ 16:44] (0/0)

Just about anything Gandalf says, and... <Tar-Telperien> [2/13 @ 14:41] (0/0)
The Choices of Master Samwise <Chip of Dale> [2/13 @ 14:24] (0/0)
Merry and Pippin... <Elanorrose> [2/13 @ 14:12] (0/0)

LOTR Free Discussion: enriched your life how <Daughter of Nienna> [2/13 @ 4:41] (5/7)

Great Riches <notlost> [2/14 @ 16:58] (1/1)

tears! 'Not all those who wander are lost.' (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [2/14 @ 17:33] (0/0)

That we can not always control... <Golfimbul> [2/14 @ 13:20] (0/0)
Hope without guarantees <drogo_drogo> [2/14 @ 9:10] (0/0)
The Gift of Illuvatar <Aunt Dora Baggins> [2/13 @ 14:42] (0/0)
Yikes, where to start? <Matthew/Ugluk> [2/13 @ 10:44] (1/1)

Great...good site too. (No Text) <Golfimbul> [2/14 @ 13:14] (0/0)

LOTR Free Discussion: Memorable pearls of wisdom <Daughter of Nienna> [2/13 @ 4:15] (10/16)

And why not Gimli <Silent _ Watcher> [2/16 @ 5:14] (0/0)
hard names stick <Entwife Wandlimb> [2/15 @ 10:23] (1/2)

in defense of the Gaffer - a few pearls? <Entwife Wandlimb> [2/15 @ 10:24] (1/1)

and " All is well as ends Better". (No Text) <Silent _ Watcher> [2/15 @ 17:33] (0/0)

I will not say do not weep... <notlost> [2/14 @ 17:04] (0/0)
Aragorn's entire theme <kodax> [2/14 @ 2:48] (1/1)

good one! (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [2/14 @ 3:56] (0/0)

Many that live deserve death. And some that die deserve life. Can you give it to them? Then do not be too eager to deal out death in judgment. For even the very wise cannot see all ends. <Banazir Galpsi> [2/13 @ 21:13] (0/0)
evil turning on itself <Daughter of Nienna> [2/13 @ 16:34] (1/2)

"Oft evil will shall evil mar." (No Text) <N.E. Brigand> [2/13 @ 19:07] (1/1)

Thanks! Where is it in the books, please? (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [2/14 @ 0:22] (0/0)

When Sam sees the star (sorry, can't quote w/o book to copy) (No Text) <Elf_Maven> [2/13 @ 15:51] (1/1)

quote <Daughter of Nienna> [2/13 @ 18:02] (0/0)

Those really resonated for me after 9/11 <Aunt Dora Baggins> [2/13 @ 14:46] (0/0)
Yours, plus <Smallbottle> [2/13 @ 13:20] (0/0)
If wishes were fishes <Timerider> [2/13 @ 12:12] (0/0)

LOTR Free Discussion: favorite heroic moments <Daughter of Nienna> [2/13 @ 3:55] (12/17)

Sam's decision to follow Frodo <hatster> [2/14 @ 8:12] (1/1)

And Sam's ultimate decision <notlost> [2/14 @ 17:05] (0/0)

Silmarillion or LOTR (you mean LOTR) <BerenEmptyHanded> [2/14 @ 2:48] (0/0)
Merry lifting the Horn-cry of Buckland... <Chip of Dale> [2/14 @ 0:09] (0/0)
Pippen killing the troll <Banazir Galpsi> [2/13 @ 21:15] (0/0)
For me... <Suni> [2/13 @ 18:24] (0/0)
Eomer defies the ships, Boromir's last stand, and Gandalf on the bridge. (No Text) <Arod the Swift> [2/13 @ 17:39] (0/0)
Gandalf & Co at the Black Gate, facing off MoS (No Text) <Elf_Maven> [2/13 @ 15:53] (0/0)
Frodo at the Council of Elrond <nerdanel_50> [2/13 @ 13:59] (1/1)

Yes, definitely <Ioreth's sister> [2/14 @ 13:05] (0/0)

Frodo at the Ford <Timerider> [2/13 @ 12:23] (0/0)
Frodo's face off with Shelob... <nefisa> [2/13 @ 12:08] (1/1)

yesyes! and it wasn't in the movie! (degenerates into a short rant) <cheesecake> [2/15 @ 14:23] (0/0)

Easy. Charge of the Rohirrim. <Atlas> [2/13 @ 9:32] (1/1)

*sniff* keep going to Theoden's seeing Eomer <Kili's aunt> [2/13 @ 12:48] (0/0)

Boromir's last stand <kodax> [2/13 @ 5:07] (1/1)

truly <ladyarathorn> [2/13 @ 8:50] (0/0)

LOTR Free Discussion: fun or funny moments <Daughter of Nienna> [2/13 @ 3:37] (13/25)

Not exactly funny <Silent _ Watcher> [2/15 @ 17:39] (0/0)
One of my favorites <Rain Queen> [2/14 @ 5:36] (0/0)
The three trolls and their Conversations (No Text) <BerenEmptyHanded> [2/14 @ 2:52] (0/0)
Don't have the book in front of me <CAhobbit> [2/13 @ 19:10] (0/0)
"Sneakin'!" (No Text) <Arod the Swift> [2/13 @ 17:40] (2/3)

Yes, and funnier in the book. In the film he is too sinster about it. (No Text) <Banazir Galpsi> [2/13 @ 21:36] (1/1)

Sinister about it AND sinister himself. <Erúvë> [2/14 @ 0:56] (0/0)

Although that's a terrible moment, too. <N.E. Brigand> [2/13 @ 19:05] (0/0)

The look on Butterbur's face... <Aunt Dora Baggins> [2/13 @ 14:50] (1/2)

Wow, Aunt Dora! <Kili's aunt> [2/13 @ 16:05] (1/1)

Thank *you*! :-) You made my day. (No Text) <Aunt Dora Baggins> [2/13 @ 18:58] (0/0)

"If you would like to meet our chief spy" <squire> [2/13 @ 14:15] (0/0)
Keep your nassty chipss! <King Of Easterlings> [2/13 @ 14:07] (0/0)
"I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; <nerdanel_50> [2/13 @ 13:47] (0/0)
How about a scene from Bree? <Kili's aunt> [2/13 @ 12:53] (0/0)
It's always made me smile to read <Kili's aunt> [2/13 @ 12:44] (0/0)
a small one that surprised me after years of reading <hatster> [2/13 @ 8:18] (3/3)

ooh yes, i love that little moment! (No Text) <cheesecake> [2/15 @ 14:26] (0/0)
That's great . . . LOL! thanks (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [2/13 @ 15:38] (0/0)
Yes, I love that ! (No Text) <WhiteLadyEowyn> [2/13 @ 15:11] (0/0)

that's my favorite, but also <Entwife Wandlimb> [2/13 @ 3:49] (3/4)

heeheehee (No Text) <Erúvë> [2/14 @ 0:57] (0/0)
but you left off the best part! <hatster> [2/13 @ 8:21] (1/1)

haha! (No Text) <cheesecake> [2/15 @ 14:40] (0/0)

I love that one too :) (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [2/13 @ 4:17] (0/0)

Elessar and Arwen's Children... <Nicole B> [2/13 @ 3:18] (1/10)

We don't. Tolkien never told us. <PhantomS> [2/13 @ 8:45] (2/9)

Thanks for your insight! (No Text) <Nicole B> [2/13 @ 16:49] (0/0)
Not that patriarchal. <Atlas> [2/13 @ 10:15] (1/7)

Gondor, not Numenor <PhantomS> [2/13 @ 11:19] (2/6)

What's interesting is the role the Stewards played <LordOfAngband> [2/16 @ 1:19] (3/4)

the cardinal Richelieu of ME (No Text) <Galadriel 1> [2/16 @ 13:50] (0/0)
Not necessarily self-interest <Cressida> [2/16 @ 11:36] (1/1)

Correction about inheritance <Cressida> [2/16 @ 12:27] (0/0)

can he change the Law? <PhantomS> [2/16 @ 11:21] (0/0)

of course, Pelendur and Arvedui <LordOfAngband> [2/16 @ 1:04] (0/0)

What would have happened without Gollum <Finrod Felagund 5> [2/13 @ 0:47] (1/1)

Just Gandalf. <Atlas> [2/13 @ 10:10] (0/0)

LOTR Free Discussion: Mount Doom Revisited <Daughter of Nienna> [2/12 @ 20:45] (6/13)

Conjunction-junction, what's your function? <Takeo> [2/14 @ 17:43] (1/1)

very good points! (No Text) <cheesecake> [2/15 @ 14:35] (0/0)

"untouchable now by pity" would indicate <Elf_Maven> [2/13 @ 16:06] (1/1)

i don't agree. <cheesecake> [2/15 @ 14:48] (0/0)

'You cannot betray me or slay me now" <FantasyFan> [2/13 @ 9:02] (0/0)
My Interpretation <Cyberia> [2/13 @ 0:46] (0/0)
The figure in white has been seen before <squire> [2/13 @ 0:15] (3/4)

Frodo the white wizard vs. the Ring <drogo_drogo> [2/13 @ 8:22] (0/0)
"Self-defeating behavior" <Merryk> [2/13 @ 2:32] (1/1)

he will become a vessel of light <hatster> [2/13 @ 9:09] (0/0)

this is good <Daughter of Nienna> [2/13 @ 0:49] (0/0)

Vision Vs. Reality (long winded) <Brockomir> [2/12 @ 23:14] (1/1)

perfectly said. *claps* (No Text) <cheesecake> [2/12 @ 23:27] (0/0)

Legolas' hair <seattlelegolas> [2/12 @ 20:44] (2/10)

Certainly not black <PhantomS> [2/13 @ 11:56] (3/5)

Only Thingol and his family have silver hair. (No Text) <Curious> [2/13 @ 20:17] (0/0)
Silvan Elf literally means Wood Elf (No Text - Link Inside) <Narf> [2/13 @ 14:13] (0/0)
"Silvan" = "silver?" <N.E. Brigand> [2/13 @ 14:11] (1/2)

silvan - from latin <seattlelegolas> [2/13 @ 14:37] (1/1)

Oooooh...*learn new thing everyday* (No Text) <PhantomS> [2/13 @ 21:20] (0/0)

Sorry, we don't know. <erather> [2/12 @ 21:03] (2/3)

It depends on which house of Finwe <Kili's aunt> [2/13 @ 1:31] (1/1)

According to HoME, <PhantomS> [2/13 @ 8:49] (0/0)

Also try this link... <N.E. Brigand> [2/12 @ 21:06] (0/0)

Ringwraiths being drawn to the Ring <The Black Captain > [2/12 @ 18:24] (1/5)

He has no reason to think the Gaffer's lying. <N.E. Brigand> [2/12 @ 21:01] (1/4)

They would have to make sure though! <The Black Captain > [2/12 @ 22:11] (1/3)

They didn't elsewhere. <N.E. Brigand> [2/12 @ 22:31] (1/2)

Yes, I just don't see why they did. <The Black Captain > [2/13 @ 6:29] (1/1)

But how many others did the Nazgul question <Smallbottle> [2/13 @ 13:17] (0/0)

balrogs <witchking_1> [2/12 @ 11:59] (4/5)

see the other balrog post below :) (No Text) <LordOfAngband> [2/13 @ 1:09] (0/0)
Morgoth= Evil God, Sauron= Devil General <PhantomS> [2/12 @ 19:04] (1/1)

also <LordOfAngband> [2/13 @ 1:12] (0/0)

Balrogs were of the same "rank" (Maiar) <drogo_drogo> [2/12 @ 12:18] (0/0)
By the time Sauron was in power ... <ety3> [2/12 @ 12:06] (0/0)

Sauron and the Elf-runes. <LNDL> [2/12 @ 4:37] (3/13)

Perhaps he felt differently at different times, he was around a LONG time after all (No Text) <Banazir Galpsi> [2/13 @ 21:35] (0/0)
Another mistake in that scene <Finrod Felagund 5> [2/13 @ 1:01] (3/3)

Mouth of Sauron <Stanislaus Bocian> [2/14 @ 6:55] (0/0)
I think this referrs to when Sauron was not openly declared <Banazir Galpsi> [2/13 @ 21:34] (0/0)
Not by his common servants <PhantomS> [2/13 @ 8:55] (0/0)

There are two kinds of Elf Writing <PhantomS> [2/12 @ 9:12] (3/7)

Mordor's written languages <Alveric> [2/12 @ 12:00] (1/1)

Orc-scrawls <PhantomS> [2/12 @ 18:56] (0/0)

Great answer! But honestly, <nerdanel_50> [2/12 @ 11:19] (2/2)

Maybe a half-lapse. <N.E. Brigand> [2/12 @ 17:17] (0/0)
he knew. <PhantomS> [2/12 @ 11:47] (0/0)

hmmm... <LNDL> [2/12 @ 11:06] (1/1)

Look at your own nick <PhantomS> [2/12 @ 11:45] (0/0)

What did the Huorns do with the orcs at Helm's? <The Black Captain > [2/12 @ 3:59] (6/9)

Spoilers for "TTT: Revenge of the Huorns" <PhantomS> [2/13 @ 11:23] (0/0)
"WARNING: PRIVATE FOREST. Trespassers will be compost." (No Text) <CactusWren> [2/13 @ 4:53] (0/0)
See under 'coppicing'. (No Text) <Pukel-man> [2/12 @ 15:06] (0/0)
Turned them into mulch. <Seillib> [2/12 @ 12:44] (0/0)
Remember, Huorns weren't Ents - <Azree> [2/12 @ 10:07] (1/3)

I was thinking of Huorns as being Ents... <The Black Captain > [2/12 @ 15:16] (2/2)

Treebeard never says, but Merry/Pippin does <Kili's aunt> [2/12 @ 15:51] (0/0)
Just like the whomping willow in Harry Potter - <Azree> [2/12 @ 15:41] (0/0)

Everything Bombadil said Orcs do to Trees <PhantomS> [2/12 @ 9:13] (0/0)

Contest! Could be fun... <The Black Captain > [2/12 @ 2:34] (3/8)

I'd guess for <Amatire> [2/12 @ 15:03] (0/0)
My guess was <Elanorrose> [2/12 @ 12:51] (0/0)
answer <ladyS> [2/12 @ 7:53] (2/5)

Agreed... <lucia> [2/12 @ 13:30] (1/3)

lucia wins! <The Black Captain > [2/12 @ 15:04] (1/2)

oops <Amatire> [2/12 @ 15:08] (1/1)

That's pretty funny! But thanks again...lol <The Black Captain > [2/12 @ 15:19] (0/0)

answer :) <MWStrider> [2/12 @ 12:38] (0/0)

What order...... <RadfordGuy> [2/12 @ 1:14] (3/9)

be careful <witchking_1> [2/12 @ 12:02] (0/0)
Make sure to read the appendices to LotR - <Azree> [2/12 @ 10:41] (1/2)

On the other hand... <lucia> [2/12 @ 13:34] (1/1)

Oh, don't get me wrong - I love them, too, <Azree> [2/12 @ 22:44] (0/0)

Stay close to home... <The Black Captain > [2/12 @ 1:42] (2/4)

Unfinished Tales: The Hunt for the Ring <The Black Captain > [2/12 @ 15:30] (0/0)
That's good - but I would flip the Silmarillion and Unfinished Tales - <Azree> [2/12 @ 10:32] (1/2)

I'd jump back and forth <Smallbottle> [2/12 @ 11:00] (1/1)

I totally agree - especially with the Narn i Hin Hurin. (No Text) <Azree> [2/12 @ 11:34] (0/0)

What is the Balrog's agenda? <mefmeister> [2/11 @ 23:56] (4/18)

In league with Sauron <kodax> [2/12 @ 1:17] (2/3)

probably an uneasy agreement between them (No Text) <LordOfAngband> [2/13 @ 1:02] (0/0)
Except that <Arathorn> [2/12 @ 7:23] (1/1)

but... <ladyS> [2/12 @ 8:03] (0/0)

An interesting site (No Text - Link Inside) <sevilodorf2> [2/12 @ 0:48] (0/0)
others more knowledgeale will answer ... <LordOfAngband> [2/12 @ 0:47] (1/1)

oops...forgot to mention <LordOfAngband> [2/12 @ 1:00] (0/0)

Balrogs were Maiar *like* Sauron, but weren't necessarily <Azree> [2/12 @ 0:34] (4/10)

Not created by Morgoth. <N.E. Brigand> [2/12 @ 16:49] (1/4)

it HAD to be Durin's Bane <Bythedar> [2/12 @ 17:00] (1/3)

I don't think that's what he's asking, <Azree> [2/12 @ 22:46] (1/2)

hmmm .... good question <LordOfAngband> [2/13 @ 1:00] (1/1)

Yes.. <kodax> [2/13 @ 19:21] (0/0)

The Ring/Dislike For Gandalf <MoreOrLess> [2/12 @ 5:57] (0/0)
also ... balrogs were probably Melkor's chief servants before Sauron fell <LordOfAngband> [2/12 @ 1:04] (1/1)

Gothmog of course <kodax> [2/12 @ 7:39] (0/0)

interesting point re. Balin <LordOfAngband> [2/12 @ 0:57] (1/1)

Sauron's modus operandi <4u1e> [2/13 @ 15:32] (0/0)

just a little observation about the movie compared to the book <Whitetowers> [2/11 @ 18:26] (2/6)

The friendship is there in both book and movie, but <Ioreth's sister> [2/14 @ 13:18] (0/0)
Do you want to discuss the books, or the movies? <Curious> [2/11 @ 18:41] (2/4)

*jumping in* I'll compare and contrast <thrandyelf> [2/11 @ 23:29] (1/2)

Less of an arc <MoreOrLess> [2/12 @ 7:35] (1/1)

MoreOrLess, please use <Draupne> [2/12 @ 10:51] (0/0)

I think <Smallbottle> [2/11 @ 18:52] (0/0)

Can anyone help me find a passage in the Simarillion? <mendil> [2/11 @ 14:55] (5/10)

THANKS! That's it! (No Text) <mendil> [2/12 @ 10:40] (0/0)
but no one will ever read the book <Linguilindale> [2/11 @ 19:25] (0/0)
Is this it? <Doorwarden of Theoden> [2/11 @ 19:10] (3/4)

*applauding* (No Text) <Ascarwen> [2/12 @ 2:00] (0/0)
ach! i wasn't fast enough! ;) (No Text) <Linguilindale> [2/11 @ 19:28] (0/0)
Nice find. <N.E. Brigand> [2/11 @ 19:27] (1/1)

Yes, in Letter # 338: <Wynnie> [2/11 @ 19:52] (0/0)

I don't have the book with me, <Ascarwen> [2/11 @ 15:45] (0/0)
can you remember a fragment <squire> [2/11 @ 15:00] (1/1)

Nope. (Tried that myself.) <mendil> [2/11 @ 15:39] (0/0)

Female Elves = Eve?? <Erúvë> [2/11 @ 11:36] (2/6)

I don't think so <Timerider> [2/11 @ 13:30] (0/0)
Eden is more likely Valinor... <Valathil> [2/11 @ 12:24] (4/4)

psst, Valathil... <Tar-Telperien> [2/13 @ 0:53] (0/0)
re. keeping their immortality <LordOfAngband> [2/12 @ 1:07] (0/0)
I concur with that! <mefmeister> [2/11 @ 23:49] (0/0)
Cain and Abel <Elanorrose> [2/11 @ 14:13] (0/0)

LOTR Free Discussion: Favorite Unsolved Mysteries (and UUTs) <drogo_drogo> [2/11 @ 8:23] (34/156)

Who exactly was the woman Bombadil remembered when he found the broach? (No Text) <Banazir Galpsi> [2/13 @ 21:42] (2/2)

This one always leaves me longing. (No Text) <Elf_Maven> [2/14 @ 6:13] (0/0)
That's my top one--been wondering it for ages (No Text) <Kairanie Melindil> [2/14 @ 2:25] (0/0)

How good IS the beer at the Golden Perch at Stock? (No Text) <Banazir Galpsi> [2/13 @ 21:41] (0/0)
By the way, Drogo Drogo <squire> [2/13 @ 13:36] (1/1)

Agreed! (No Text) <Bythedar> [2/13 @ 14:35] (0/0)

Gandalf's talk with Tom Bombadil <Silent _ Watcher> [2/13 @ 4:32] (2/3)

I would think it was pretty boring <Bythedar> [2/13 @ 14:52] (1/1)

"Condensed milk, or honey, with your bread, Gandalf?" <squire> [2/13 @ 16:03] (0/0)

I think Gandalf was going to kick his heels up <squire> [2/13 @ 12:04] (0/0)

What color is Legolas's hair? ;-) (No Text) <thrandyelf> [2/12 @ 20:58] (0/0)
Who were the traitors <squire> [2/12 @ 17:36] (1/1)

Not traitors, necessarily. <Atlas> [2/13 @ 1:58] (0/0)

What REALLY happened to the Ithryn Luin and the Istari sent to the rest of Middle Earth. What are the names of the kingdoms of Rhun and Harad and what happened to the men and vineyards of Dorwinion? (No Text) <Ceorl> [2/12 @ 17:30] (0/0)
Mouth of Sauron <Bythedar> [2/12 @ 16:29] (1/2)

Did the Mouth of Sauron have a Dwarven Ring? <The Black Captain > [2/12 @ 16:42] (1/1)

to clarify about the Dwarven rings <Daughter of Nienna> [2/12 @ 21:04] (0/0)

the simplest question... <Atlas24> [2/12 @ 14:48] (2/2)

also <Daughter of Nienna> [2/12 @ 18:19] (0/0)
I think Tolkien did in fact <Ascarwen> [2/12 @ 14:51] (0/0)

And whatever happened to Radagast? <Wynnie> [2/12 @ 14:09] (1/1)

In my mind <Bythedar> [2/12 @ 15:02] (0/0)

Was the Ring loyal to Sauron? <Golfimbul> [2/12 @ 12:58] (1/2)

I always thought <Bythedar> [2/12 @ 14:58] (1/1)

That makes sense, you could be right. (No Text) <Golfimbul> [2/12 @ 17:11] (0/0)

Always wondered about invisibility... <Only Slightly Obsessed> [2/12 @ 11:01] (1/2)

Sauron was not a mortal. <squire> [2/12 @ 11:14] (1/1)

Tolkien says <Smallbottle> [2/12 @ 14:34] (0/0)

More Hobbit addenda and a question <Chip of Dale> [2/12 @ 10:07] (2/5)

I think Tolkien later repented <Ascarwen> [2/12 @ 12:45] (1/1)

Thanks! <Chip of Dale> [2/13 @ 3:18] (0/0)

Hobbits in the fourth age. (my never ending wonderings) <Stephanie> [2/12 @ 10:27] (1/2)

GMTA. <Ascarwen> [2/12 @ 12:47] (1/1)

What does GMTA mean? <Stephanie> [2/12 @ 15:44] (0/0)

does anyone in Middle Earth ever need to go to the bathroom? okay, seriously, some of mine are... <nefisa> [2/12 @ 2:06] (0/0)
What about those dwarves? <Entmaiden> [2/12 @ 0:21] (0/0)
Maybe someone knows the answer to this more mundane one <thrandyelf> [2/11 @ 23:42] (1/1)

The answers aren't known, but... <N.E. Brigand> [2/12 @ 13:46] (0/0)

Some of my pet enigmas <drogo_drogo> [2/11 @ 22:33] (2/6)

Umbrellas <Arquen> [2/12 @ 14:32] (0/0)
Numenoreans did not... <Ascarwen> [2/12 @ 2:03] (1/4)

My UUT is that Hobbits inherited lost Numenorean technology <drogo_drogo> [2/12 @ 7:55] (1/3)

I highly respect your UUT. <Ascarwen> [2/12 @ 12:51] (1/2)

Perhaps he changed things <Bythedar> [2/12 @ 15:15] (1/1)

The other way round. <N.E. Brigand> [2/12 @ 15:49] (0/0)

Heart-freezing foes, Hal's ent, etc. <N.E. Brigand> [2/11 @ 20:12] (3/13)

Where is this reference (Hal's "ent") <Stephanie> [2/12 @ 16:11] (1/2)

From FOTR, Chap 2 "The Shadow of the Past" <squire> [2/12 @ 16:20] (1/1)

thanks. (No Text) <Stephanie> [2/12 @ 17:24] (0/0)

Wonderful and very <Ascarwen> [2/12 @ 12:49] (0/0)
It's a funny thing about old J.R.R. <squire> [2/12 @ 0:36] (2/8)

O wise and knowing Squire... <N.E. Brigand> [2/12 @ 13:27] (1/2)

Yeah, the fun is irresistable <squire> [2/12 @ 14:43] (1/1)

Addendum re: Aragorn <N.E. Brigand> [2/12 @ 15:55] (0/0)

Background <MoreOrLess> [2/12 @ 6:45] (3/4)

The appendices, much of them, <Ascarwen> [2/12 @ 13:40] (0/0)
The appendices were written late... <N.E. Brigand> [2/12 @ 12:30] (0/0)
Good point, but <squire> [2/12 @ 11:04] (1/1)

I'd agree <MoreOrLess> [2/14 @ 5:57] (0/0)

Just what language <Brockomir> [2/11 @ 18:59] (0/0)
How did the Red Book come to Tolkien? <Smallbottle> [2/11 @ 18:44] (1/9)

Is this really an unanswered question within Tolkien's universe? <squire> [2/11 @ 23:16] (1/8)

Of course it's in the picture <Smallbottle> [2/12 @ 2:40] (1/7)

Plus there's a tradition... <N.E. Brigand> [2/12 @ 12:03] (2/6)

No, I get that part <squire> [2/12 @ 13:13] (2/4)

I just don't agree at all, sorry <Smallbottle> [2/12 @ 14:31] (1/2)

This suggests a movie question. <N.E. Brigand> [2/12 @ 15:36] (1/1)

In movies or drama, you usually get the exact opposite effect <Smallbottle> [2/12 @ 20:19] (0/0)

OK, although for Conrad... <N.E. Brigand> [2/12 @ 13:35] (0/0)

Yes, if memory serves, I think this was done with Phantom of the Opera too. (No Text) <Stephanie> [2/12 @ 12:42] (0/0)

What's up with the fox? <Roheryn> [2/11 @ 18:24] (3/3)

I dodn't know about elves... <Kairanie Melindil> [2/14 @ 2:30] (0/0)
Ask NZ Strider! <erather> [2/11 @ 21:02] (0/0)
Newts, frogs, etc. <N.E. Brigand> [2/11 @ 20:31] (0/0)

What metal was the One Ring made of... <Valathil> [2/11 @ 17:52] (2/7)

Interesting about the meteorite though... <N.E. Brigand> [2/11 @ 19:21] (1/1)

Was that the black sword? <Smallbottle> [2/12 @ 10:58] (0/0)

It was gold <Smallbottle> [2/11 @ 18:26] (2/4)

The "lust" for gold <Golfimbul> [2/12 @ 13:13] (0/0)
But gold has a relatively low melting point. <erather> [2/11 @ 21:47] (1/2)

Ring alloy <Arquen> [2/12 @ 0:38] (1/1)

Wow! (No Text) <Golfimbul> [2/12 @ 13:03] (0/0)

I would like to know why those Elven cloaks, <Elf_Maven> [2/11 @ 15:54] (2/7)

Limits to Elven-cloaking. <N.E. Brigand> [2/11 @ 19:19] (2/2)

Good points, Brigand. (No Text) <squire> [2/12 @ 11:16] (0/0)
Besides didn't the Elves say <Merryk> [2/12 @ 0:57] (0/0)

I think it was the smoke from the fire <lucia> [2/11 @ 16:09] (1/3)

Although the smoke <Elf_Maven> [2/11 @ 16:58] (1/2)

They were hiding from the Easterlings just before that, right? (No Text) <Valathil> [2/11 @ 17:45] (1/1)

Not in the book. <N.E. Brigand> [2/11 @ 19:13] (0/0)

Whatever happened to the Entwives? <Wynnie> [2/11 @ 15:41] (2/2)

I think that this is the one <Lady of Riddermark> [2/11 @ 17:36] (0/0)
Wow, what wonderful questions! <lucia> [2/11 @ 16:05] (0/0)

A couple more.... <Arquen> [2/11 @ 15:38] (1/1)

Oooo, yeah. Two good ones. (No Text) <Ascarwen> [2/11 @ 15:45] (0/0)

Bell, Faramir, Umbar, Frodo.... <Ascarwen> [2/11 @ 15:36] (5/16)

Frodo's childhood <Chip of Dale> [2/12 @ 7:33] (2/7)

*applauding* <Ascarwen> [2/12 @ 12:38] (0/0)
Very good analysis, and a little scary <squire> [2/12 @ 12:24] (3/5)

Infancy narratives <Chip of Dale> [2/13 @ 3:34] (0/0)
Frodo and Jesus. <N.E. Brigand> [2/12 @ 12:45] (1/2)

Maybe not... <lucia> [2/12 @ 14:02] (1/1)

Yes, but Shippey does point <Ascarwen> [2/12 @ 14:52] (0/0)

*rubs hands together* <Ascarwen> [2/12 @ 12:40] (0/0)

Mithril Mail <Shiriff> [2/12 @ 3:18] (1/4)

Yes, of course, but who forged it? <Ascarwen> [2/12 @ 12:41] (1/3)

"Wrought for some young elf-prince." <N.E. Brigand> [2/12 @ 13:04] (2/2)

King Bladorthin <Alveric> [2/13 @ 6:50] (0/0)
*Jumping up and down* <Ascarwen> [2/12 @ 13:41] (0/0)

Only the last one has <Merryk> [2/12 @ 1:04] (0/0)
A great list--when JRRT comes back from Mandos <nerdanel_50> [2/11 @ 21:17] (0/0)
I'd love to know more about Legolas, too! (No Text) <lucia> [2/11 @ 16:12] (0/0)

Galadriel and Celeborn <Aunt Dora Baggins> [2/11 @ 14:37] (2/3)

I can tell you where <Merryk> [2/12 @ 1:10] (1/1)

Another Celeborn plug <Alveric> [2/12 @ 12:58] (0/0)

Different sense of time <drogo_drogo> [2/11 @ 18:45] (0/0)

are hobbits' feet big? <gullygilly> [2/11 @ 14:18] (0/0)
In the Fourth Age <squire> [2/11 @ 14:02] (4/4)

The Greenway <Chip of Dale> [2/12 @ 6:52] (0/0)
It's a travel easement. <Fisher> [2/11 @ 15:17] (0/0)
Well, I suppose... <Aunt Dora Baggins> [2/11 @ 14:30] (0/0)
If it was Tennessee <Bythedar> [2/11 @ 14:29] (0/0)

Age appearance of elves <Elanorrose> [2/11 @ 13:55] (1/2)

Beards. <Aunt Dora Baggins> [2/11 @ 14:33] (1/1)

Answered in Green Books (see link) (No Text - Link Inside) <Ostadan> [2/12 @ 11:25] (0/0)

a few favorites: <nerdanel_50> [2/11 @ 12:02] (5/16)

Don't the Appendices mention Cirdan? <Elf_Maven> [2/11 @ 15:58] (0/0)
Aragorn would not have aged until the end <squire> [2/11 @ 12:27] (2/8)

Resists death? <Cressida> [2/11 @ 15:43] (1/1)

You may be right, now that I re-read the pasage <squire> [2/11 @ 23:03] (0/0)

That's very persuasive, and very sad. (No Text) <nerdanel_50> [2/11 @ 12:30] (1/5)

Also Arwen says to Aragorn <Curious> [2/11 @ 12:46] (1/4)

But... <Bythedar> [2/11 @ 14:27] (2/3)

"Flecks" of grey at age 87 is doing pretty darn good. <squire> [2/11 @ 14:54] (1/1)

Agreed. He exuded dignity... <N.E. Brigand> [2/11 @ 19:03] (0/0)

His hair was "flecked with grey." <Curious> [2/11 @ 14:47] (0/0)

I've wondered that about <White Gull> [2/11 @ 12:21] (2/2)

Remember that... <Elithraniel_M> [2/11 @ 23:36] (0/0)
Very good point...why didn't Gollum just die (i.e. sudden "catch up" of 500 years) as soon as he lost the ring? (No Text) <lucia> [2/11 @ 16:15] (0/0)

Well, did Aragorn age? <Curious> [2/11 @ 12:15] (1/1)

Aragorn must have aged . . . <nerdanel_50> [2/11 @ 12:24] (0/0)

Oh, and where did Folco Boffin go after lunch? <nerdanel_50> [2/11 @ 12:05] (0/0)

There was a truly wonderful post on Hobbits last week <squire> [2/11 @ 11:09] (0/0)
Why do the white gulls cry? <White Gull> [2/11 @ 9:06] (2/5)

"Mine?" "Mine?" "Mine?" "Mine?" (No Text) <Ostadan> [2/12 @ 11:26] (1/1)

LOL! (No Text) <lucia> [2/12 @ 14:02] (0/0)

Note that Bomadil would not have honored him <Curious> [2/11 @ 10:35] (1/2)

I know, but <White Gull> [2/11 @ 11:07] (1/1)

Oops, that was drogo-drogo's thread. (No Text) <White Gull> [2/11 @ 11:09] (0/0)

To what extent were the Valar involved? <Curious> [2/11 @ 8:40] (2/6)

A couple of musings on the catholic imagination <FantasyFan> [2/12 @ 9:15] (2/2)

*wowed* <Ascarwen> [2/12 @ 13:48] (0/0)
An interesting essay <Smallbottle> [2/12 @ 10:19] (0/0)

A hobbit is only 1/8th the size of a human?? I was thinking 1/3rd. (No Text) <Valathil> [2/11 @ 17:54] (1/2)

Nope. Half the height <Curious> [2/11 @ 18:33] (1/1)

Thanks Curious... <Golfimbul> [2/12 @ 13:21] (0/0)

LOTR Free Discussion: How Unified is LOTR as a Novel? <drogo_drogo> [2/11 @ 8:10] (4/10)

The best writers <gullygilly> [2/11 @ 16:15] (0/0)
Tolkien did indeed "write his way" <Ascarwen> [2/11 @ 15:44] (0/0)
Writing styles <Bythedar> [2/11 @ 9:20] (0/0)
Highly unified. What people forget <Curious> [2/11 @ 8:25] (2/6)

about Weathertop <The Black Captain > [2/12 @ 3:08] (1/2)

Nice summary of what <Ascarwen> [2/12 @ 12:54] (1/1)

Just in case, I'm glad he wasn't there though... <The Black Captain > [2/12 @ 15:49] (0/0)

Good point about Weathertop. <Ascarwen> [2/11 @ 15:59] (1/2)

The movie version wasn't <Curious> [2/11 @ 16:55] (1/1)

Sigh. <Ascarwen> [2/12 @ 2:06] (0/0)

LotR Free Discussion: How often were you here? <Curious> [2/11 @ 7:35] (20/26)

I did a 3 day boycott of TORN <Golfimbul> [2/12 @ 12:41] (0/0)
My family and I <Silent _ Watcher> [2/12 @ 5:47] (0/0)
The whole thing. I think. <Atlas> [2/12 @ 2:42] (0/0)
Why do you ask? (No Text) <Merryk> [2/12 @ 0:52] (0/0)
I missed a big chunk about 18 months ago <Entmaiden> [2/12 @ 0:25] (0/0)
I don't think I've missed a whole week <nerdanel_50> [2/12 @ 0:19] (0/0)
Not nearly often enough! <notlost> [2/11 @ 17:22] (0/0)
I read almost every thread, but never de-lurked in here. <Lady of Numenor> [2/11 @ 16:41] (0/0)
Once I found it in September <Daughter of Nienna> [2/11 @ 16:22] (0/0)
Almost all of the time <gullygilly> [2/11 @ 16:12] (0/0)
I missed a lot, because of <Ascarwen> [2/11 @ 15:47] (0/0)
I don't recall missing any... <Suni> [2/11 @ 15:46] (0/0)
Most of the time. <Kimi> [2/11 @ 15:32] (1/3)

And you were around for the first LOTR discussion too <drogo_drogo> [2/11 @ 18:41] (1/2)

Yes! I think I'm probably the only <Kimi> [2/11 @ 20:22] (1/1)

Me too. :) (No Text) <Golfimbul> [2/12 @ 12:45] (0/0)

My reason for being here! <Timerider> [2/11 @ 14:42] (0/0)
98% lurking, 1% silly posts, 1% vacation <Fisher> [2/11 @ 11:19] (2/2)

Same here (No Text) <Green Rider> [2/12 @ 11:29] (0/0)
Ditto for me: about the same percentages. (No Text) <Aunt Dora Baggins> [2/11 @ 14:39] (0/0)

Occasionally. <Cressida> [2/11 @ 10:51] (0/0)
off and on <Brockomir> [2/11 @ 9:41] (0/0)
Unfortunately <Bythedar> [2/11 @ 9:12] (0/0)
I lurked... <White Gull> [2/11 @ 9:00] (0/0)
way too much :-) <drogo_drogo> [2/11 @ 8:26] (1/1)

I've just gotten hooked in the past 10 days.. <lucia> [2/11 @ 16:28] (0/0)

Need a Guide <greenleafofmirkwood2002> [2/11 @ 1:17] (1/1)

This may be of some help. <Elithraniel_M> [2/11 @ 1:47] (0/0)

What age are we in now? <Elf_Maven> [2/11 @ 1:03] (2/7)

From Letter 211 <Kimi> [2/11 @ 3:32] (2/4)

Thank you! I think that must be what I remembered. (No Text) <Elf_Maven> [2/11 @ 15:28] (1/2)

OT:psst...you asked me a question <lucia> [2/11 @ 21:51] (1/1)

Thanks for finding a way <Elf_Maven> [2/12 @ 15:12] (0/0)

Ages <MWStrider> [2/11 @ 12:03] (0/0)

The Age of Aquarius <Elithraniel_M> [2/11 @ 1:38] (1/1)

Gosh! Didn't that end in the 70's? (No Text) <Elf_Maven> [2/11 @ 15:26] (0/0)

Quick questions... <drakar> [2/10 @ 21:00] (4/9)

What Bilbo owns. <PhantomS> [2/11 @ 14:10] (0/0)
Hmm, perhaps the Sackville-Bagginses made off with the rest! <Pippin the Peerless> [2/11 @ 10:20] (0/0)
Frodo said in FOTR <White Gull> [2/10 @ 23:43] (1/4)

Bilbo was already "well-to-do" <squire> [2/11 @ 11:35] (3/3)

So the Sackville-Bagginses wanted <Fisher> [2/11 @ 17:18] (0/0)
Your answer is excellent. <Ascarwen> [2/11 @ 16:15] (0/0)
Yes, and <White Gull> [2/11 @ 12:49] (0/0)

Hmm good question <Endasil> [2/10 @ 23:19] (1/1)

hmm <LNDL> [2/11 @ 4:37] (0/0)

If the Rohirrim were based on the Saxons, what ethnic group were the Numenoreans derived from? <hartk> [2/10 @ 17:32] (4/8)

Many empires: Egyptian, Roman, Byzantine, and British! (No Text) <Curious> [2/11 @ 7:21] (1/1)

Oh, I forgot Israel, i.e. pre-Christian monotheism. (No Text) <Curious> [2/11 @ 7:22] (0/0)

Romans <Erudil> [2/11 @ 0:01] (0/0)
Periclean Athens <squire> [2/10 @ 23:42] (1/1)

Well, we've already identified reflections of the Aeneid <Smallbottle> [2/11 @ 0:44] (0/0)

Atlanteans <Smallbottle> [2/10 @ 17:43] (1/2)

I've wondered about that! (No Text) <White Gull> [2/10 @ 19:44] (1/1)

indeed.. <LNDL> [2/11 @ 4:35] (0/0)

why is White better than Grey? <Entwife Wandlimb> [2/10 @ 13:41] (7/23)

Here's what Letter #156 has to say: <Wynnie> [2/10 @ 20:01] (1/1)

Thank you! (No Text) <Elf_Maven> [2/11 @ 1:11] (0/0)

This is exactly what <Merryk> [2/10 @ 18:52] (0/0)
No, he wasn't. <Elf_Maven> [2/10 @ 18:46] (1/4)

sort of a chrysalis? <Entwife Wandlimb> [2/10 @ 19:15] (1/3)

I thought I was answering <Elf_Maven> [2/11 @ 1:10] (1/2)

Or did I miss something? (No Text) <Elf_Maven> [2/11 @ 1:12] (1/1)

no, I was confused <Entwife Wandlimb> [2/11 @ 2:19] (0/0)

the color of the head of the Istari <hartk> [2/10 @ 16:51] (0/0)
It's not. Grey can be better than White. <Curious> [2/10 @ 16:47] (2/7)

"but Black is mightier still" (No Text) <Silent _ Watcher> [2/11 @ 8:43] (1/3)

Note that "mightier" is not necessarily "better." (No Text) <Curious> [2/11 @ 10:30] (1/2)

I know. It's just my dark side. (No Text) <Silent _ Watcher> [2/11 @ 13:20] (1/1)

Seriously, I like <Silent _ Watcher> [2/12 @ 5:22] (0/0)

you seem to answer in riddles <Entwife Wandlimb> [2/10 @ 19:12] (1/2)

Define "better" and "up to the job." <Curious> [2/11 @ 7:32] (1/1)

ah. thanks for your patience. (No Text) <Entwife Wandlimb> [2/11 @ 20:58] (0/0)

White means purity <amlee> [2/10 @ 14:18] (3/4)

well put (No Text) <CelebornsMirror> [2/11 @ 17:56] (0/0)
what happened to the other istari (No Text) <fishsticksandjs> [2/10 @ 14:27] (1/1)

Off the top of my head <Eowyn Wannabee> [2/10 @ 15:50] (0/0)

istari <fishsticksandjs> [2/10 @ 14:26] (0/0)

My thoughts <Bythedar> [2/10 @ 14:06] (0/0)

LotR Free Discussion: Interesting Trivia. <Curious> [2/10 @ 13:13] (3/3)

That the Anglo-Saxons.... <Golfimbul> [2/10 @ 16:45] (0/0)
I lived there for a while <White Gull> [2/10 @ 15:48] (0/0)
Hey, does this mean you'll be claiming LOTR as an American success-story just like the capture of the Enigma machine and D-Day? lol! ;-) (No Text) <Ceorl> [2/10 @ 13:35] (0/0)

new ring <bethy> [2/10 @ 3:33] (2/6)

The ring wasn't the One Ring yet in The Hobbit <drogo_drogo> [2/10 @ 10:13] (3/4)

Giles and Smith... <N.E. Brigand> [2/10 @ 16:28] (0/0)
I agree, but <Alveric> [2/10 @ 11:50] (0/0)
psst, drogo_drogo <nerdanel_50> [2/10 @ 11:08] (1/1)

Oh I don't do homework help :0) (No Text) <drogo_drogo> [2/10 @ 18:49] (0/0)

well... <LNDL> [2/10 @ 4:43] (0/0)

address <greenleafofmirkwood2002> [2/10 @ 1:57] (0/0)

Discussion Question <CharlieMartin> [2/10 @ 1:52] (4/4)

A few things come to mind <thrandyelf> [2/12 @ 0:00] (0/0)
The more characters, the merrier... <Uitlander> [2/10 @ 19:08] (0/0)
As Drogo <Brockomir> [2/10 @ 9:31] (0/0)
Bilbo already "remained very happy to the end of his days" <drogo_drogo> [2/10 @ 8:34] (0/0)

Why do some consider Denethor as a rightful user of the Palantir? <Elf_Maven> [2/9 @ 17:22] (3/23)

From UT <Cressida> [2/9 @ 23:47] (0/0)
PhantomS answered this well last week. (No Text - Link Inside) <erather> [2/9 @ 18:54] (2/19)

As long as the palantir question has come up again <Cressida> [2/10 @ 11:27] (3/11)

Could it be that he just wanted to <Elf_Maven> [2/10 @ 18:52] (0/0)
It's mine mine mine. <PhantomS> [2/10 @ 11:48] (1/3)

The rule of Gondor is... <Cressida> [2/10 @ 12:54] (1/2)

That is a formula <PhantomS> [2/11 @ 13:14] (1/1)

Maybe not so awful as that <squire> [2/11 @ 13:59] (0/0)

It was a symbol of his power and wisdom <squire> [2/10 @ 11:36] (1/5)

Well, I'm thinking... <Cressida> [2/10 @ 13:12] (2/4)

3 reasons <Smallbottle> [2/10 @ 17:06] (1/2)

Your final reason <Merryk> [2/11 @ 0:56] (1/1)

Well, UT says... <Cressida> [2/11 @ 1:07] (0/0)

Right. The question was, why does he take the Palantir into the fire? <squire> [2/10 @ 13:37] (0/0)

Related question - did Denethor receive <Merryk> [2/10 @ 1:30] (2/6)

The answers are in "The Last Debate" and the final chapter of TTT. <PhantomS> [2/10 @ 9:04] (1/3)

Denethor did know about the quest... <N.E. Brigand> [2/10 @ 12:14] (1/2)

"The Enemy has found it" <Cressida> [2/10 @ 12:33] (1/1)

He could have <Merryk> [2/11 @ 0:52] (0/0)

Good question <kodax> [2/10 @ 3:28] (1/1)

The Palantiri can’t see in the dark. <N.E. Brigand> [2/10 @ 12:51] (0/0)

Prof T. actually filled us in on this one <squire> [2/9 @ 17:25] (1/1)

ahhh...........thank you! I knew I needed to catch up on my Tolkien reading! (No Text) <Elf_Maven> [2/9 @ 17:41] (0/0)

Elvish funerals <gnations> [2/9 @ 15:36] (1/10)

Interesting <Bythedar> [2/9 @ 15:44] (2/9)

Even so, <Elithraniel_M> [2/10 @ 20:37] (0/0)
hmm... <Aredhel of Ondolinde> [2/10 @ 0:49] (2/7)

Reincarnation? <Elen> [2/10 @ 9:36] (1/5)

no.. <LNDL> [2/10 @ 12:57] (1/4)

Yes <Smallbottle> [2/10 @ 17:31] (1/3)

erm.. <LNDL> [2/11 @ 4:33] (1/2)

No, Smallbottle is right. <ety3> [2/11 @ 11:18] (1/1)

hmmm... <LNDL> [2/11 @ 12:41] (0/0)

take Finrod.. <LNDL> [2/10 @ 4:46] (0/0)

LOTR Free Discussion: Unsung Heroes <drogo_drogo> [2/9 @ 8:11] (18/49)

Prince Imrahil and his Knights <Arod the Swift> [2/10 @ 23:31] (0/0)
Elfhelm Marshal of the Riddermark! <Ceorl> [2/10 @ 13:41] (2/2)

Good choice! (No Text) <Golfimbul> [2/10 @ 16:48] (0/0)
Good point <Bythedar> [2/10 @ 13:53] (0/0)

Fatty Bolger <Bythedar> [2/10 @ 11:25] (1/1)

Thanks, Fatty! <squire> [2/10 @ 11:31] (0/0)

Not very major, but huorns, maybe? (No Text) <Erúvë> [2/10 @ 10:24] (0/0)
Dwarves of Erebor <Atlas> [2/10 @ 4:19] (1/1)

add to that: King Dáin <Daughter of Nienna> [2/10 @ 13:34] (0/0)

Cirdan at the havens for waiting through so many ages <Valathil> [2/10 @ 0:41] (0/0)
Lobeliea and her umbrella in the end <Daughter of Nienna> [2/10 @ 0:30] (1/1)

Good choice <Merryk> [2/10 @ 1:47] (0/0)

The Rohirrim... <thrandyelf> [2/9 @ 20:37] (1/1)

I wanted to mention Ghan-buri-ghan too (No Text) <Elen> [2/10 @ 9:29] (0/0)

Elrond <Entmaiden> [2/9 @ 19:43] (1/1)

Elrond is hardly unsung. <squire> [2/10 @ 0:18] (0/0)

The Sons of Elrond and Rangers <erather> [2/9 @ 19:04] (1/1)

I agree <Alveric> [2/10 @ 11:34] (0/0)

I don't know if they're unsung.... <White Gull> [2/9 @ 18:08] (2/3)

They may be unsung, but at least they sang. (No Text) <erather> [2/9 @ 19:01] (0/0)
should have known <gullygilly> [2/9 @ 18:29] (1/1)

*snert* Did you notice... <White Gull> [2/9 @ 19:06] (0/0)

Ioreth..nurse of Gondor <Golfimbul> [2/9 @ 16:31] (1/1)

good one. <gullygilly> [2/9 @ 16:35] (0/0)

Rosie <gullygilly> [2/9 @ 16:29] (0/0)
The Rangers... <notlost> [2/9 @ 12:35] (1/1)

I'll add a vote for the Northern Rangers. (No Text) <Ascarwen> [2/9 @ 13:09] (0/0)

The Folk of Bree <PhantomS> [2/9 @ 9:58] (2/2)

Butterbur <Silent _ Watcher> [2/10 @ 9:49] (0/0)
The Breelanders do deserve their place in song <drogo_drogo> [2/9 @ 14:43] (0/0)

Well, to add to the list... <Erúvë> [2/9 @ 9:40] (3/3)

Gollum is not a hero <squire> [2/10 @ 0:14] (0/0)
I agree but for different reasons <Daughter of Nienna> [2/9 @ 23:53] (0/0)
not to mention keeping the One safe <nerdanel50> [2/9 @ 11:15] (0/0)

Sing now the unsung -- there are so many! <squire> [2/9 @ 9:11] (0/0)
The Valar, The Prince Imrahil, and Bombadil. <Curious> [2/9 @ 8:40] (5/13)

Bombadil also saved his hobbit backside. <Pukel-man> [2/10 @ 0:37] (0/0)
What lesson did Tom teach to Frodo about the ring? (No Text) <lucia> [2/9 @ 15:53] (1/6)

Detachment. Non-violence. Faith. <Curious> [2/9 @ 18:02] (2/5)

That sounds like a lovely idea. <lucia> [2/10 @ 0:04] (1/3)

Here is what Tolkien said <Curious> [2/10 @ 5:58] (1/2)

It's too bad Frodo didn't go spend time with Bombadil afterwards. It might have helped his recovery. (No Text) <lucia> [2/10 @ 15:25] (1/1)

Tom <Curious> [2/10 @ 17:21] (0/0)

I was kind of hoping.... <White Gull> [2/9 @ 23:17] (0/0)

Imrahil helped with the transition <drogo_drogo> [2/9 @ 14:40] (1/1)

Imrahil <Barahli> [2/10 @ 14:37] (0/0)

personally.. <LNDL> [2/9 @ 12:17] (1/1)

I agree 100% <Aunt Dora Baggins> [2/9 @ 14:04] (0/0)

The Drawves <Gil-Galad's general> [2/9 @ 8:47] (0/0)

Art work <Meliel> [2/9 @ 7:52] (0/0)

LotR Free Discussion: What did you learn? <Curious> [2/9 @ 7:32] (20/35)

Many insights <Silent _ Watcher> [2/11 @ 11:42] (0/0)
Many things.... <Suni> [2/10 @ 16:56] (0/0)
The RR was the most surprising revelation for me . . <nerdanel_50> [2/10 @ 11:36] (1/1)

Presumputously speaking <Ascarwen> [2/10 @ 14:07] (0/0)

I learned to read LOTR as literature <hatster> [2/10 @ 9:11] (0/0)
Sam was the big revelation <Merryk> [2/10 @ 1:42] (0/0)
Hi, I missed the whole thing.. <lucia> [2/9 @ 20:53] (3/5)

About your footer: <Elf_Maven> [2/11 @ 1:21] (1/1)

It depends on your point of view. <Curious> [2/11 @ 13:23] (0/0)

Glorious Hatster.... <notlost> [2/10 @ 17:51] (1/1)

blush, well it isn't exactly an archive of the whole discussion <hatster> [2/10 @ 20:55] (0/0)

Yes, but the search function is disabled. <Curious> [2/10 @ 4:23] (0/0)

I learned... <Entmaiden> [2/9 @ 18:19] (0/0)
Did Denethor see Frodo in Cirith Ungol? <erather> [2/9 @ 17:36] (0/0)
*staggers back into RR* <Arquen> [2/9 @ 17:20] (1/1)

Hope you're feeling better! (No Text) <nerdanel_50> [2/10 @ 11:30] (0/0)

I found <Farawyn> [2/9 @ 16:20] (0/0)
I don't know where to begin... <gullygilly> [2/9 @ 16:20] (0/0)
Ruffians invade Prancing Pony!!! <Golfimbul> [2/9 @ 16:15] (1/1)

Oh, yeah, me too! <Aunt Dora Baggins> [2/9 @ 16:31] (0/0)

I found my beacon of hope! <Daughter of Nienna> [2/9 @ 15:25] (0/0)
I credit Blue Wizard and Reverend, by the way, <Curious> [2/9 @ 14:38] (2/3)

The link to Reverend's post: (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [2/10 @ 4:37] (1/1)

Hannon le. (No Text) <Ascarwen> [2/10 @ 14:05] (0/0)

I was just trying to remember <Ascarwen> [2/9 @ 14:49] (0/0)

I'm out of synch with the discussion <Aunt Dora Baggins> [2/9 @ 14:10] (0/0)
I thought I knew.... <White Gull> [2/9 @ 14:08] (2/2)

Likewise <Elen> [2/10 @ 10:17] (0/0)
I like what you had to say =) (No Text) <Farawyn> [2/9 @ 16:25] (0/0)

Great question. <Ascarwen> [2/9 @ 13:12] (0/0)
It's a hard knock life.... <notlost> [2/9 @ 12:26] (1/1)

*applauding* (No Text) <Ascarwen> [2/9 @ 13:13] (0/0)

*Gasp* Curious! You're not pointing out parallels, are you?! <nerdanel50> [2/9 @ 11:47] (1/1)

Well said. :) (No Text) <Golfimbul> [2/9 @ 16:18] (0/0)

Plotting and characters <drogo_drogo> [2/9 @ 7:55] (0/0)

**LOTR Free Discussion Week (and roll call for the rest of the month) <Altaira> [2/9 @ 1:03] (1/1)

Here! (No Text) <Curious> [2/9 @ 6:13] (0/0)

Manwe: No Great leader <Finrod Felagund 5> [2/9 @ 0:31] (7/8)

I think that the Valar, though god-like <lucia> [2/9 @ 16:31] (0/0)
Just a change of position <Finrod Felagund 5> [2/9 @ 14:55] (0/0)
What would you have him do? <PhantomS> [2/9 @ 8:58] (0/0)
But Manwe knows more of the mind of Eru than all others <drogo_drogo> [2/9 @ 8:32] (0/0)
I suggest reading Job. <Curious> [2/9 @ 6:25] (0/0)
thats a tough critique... <Brockomir> [2/9 @ 1:01] (0/0)
Isn't it still too soon to tell <nerdanel50> [2/9 @ 0:47] (1/1)

what about gollum? <Stormrider> [2/9 @ 5:55] (0/0)

she took the spoons <Linguilindale> [2/8 @ 11:07] (2/2)

Annatar was "Lord of Gifts", but <squire> [2/9 @ 14:32] (0/0)
Before Feanor's fall, the Noldor <Curious> [2/9 @ 6:36] (0/0)

The Growth Of Tolkien's Myth <Prancing Pony> [2/8 @ 1:23] (8/14)

A new fan. <amlee> [2/8 @ 23:00] (0/0)
Exactly. Let's have a remake soon... <N.E. Brigand> [2/8 @ 20:54] (1/4)

The bold and innovative technique... <squire> [2/8 @ 22:29] (1/3)

NEB is talking about something different, I think <Smallbottle> [2/8 @ 23:08] (2/2)

Sounds like those filmmakers had less overall information to convey <squire> [2/9 @ 1:23] (0/0)
In particular, it's about effect . . . <Pukel-man> [2/8 @ 23:48] (0/0)

frodo lives (in myth) <frothi> [2/8 @ 18:04] (0/0)
Thoughtful post. One reaction: <nerdanel50> [2/8 @ 17:42] (0/0)
Myths need to be retold <drogo_drogo> [2/8 @ 15:01] (0/0)
Thank you, that is very lucid <squire> [2/8 @ 12:55] (0/0)
The books and movies don't ruin one another <Temujin> [2/8 @ 11:33] (0/0)
"Castigate Jackson" for non-verbatim-ism? <Merryk> [2/8 @ 2:50] (1/2)

Am I understanding you? <lucia> [2/8 @ 16:44] (1/1)

When I say mythic <Merryk> [2/9 @ 1:56] (0/0)

quenya <hills> [2/7 @ 22:32] (1/1)

best I can say is <Menelwyn> [2/8 @ 21:39] (0/0)

Ranger of Ithilien or Gondorian Knight <ArcherOfHarad> [2/7 @ 20:32] (5/6)

Ranger of Ithilien, Gondor's very own special forces unit! (No Text) <Ceorl> [2/10 @ 13:44] (0/0)
Guard of the Citadel for me <Erudil> [2/10 @ 0:23] (0/0)
Based on the commander... <Kili's aunt> [2/8 @ 1:45] (0/0)
Ranger of Ithilien for me. <nerdanel50> [2/7 @ 22:24] (0/0)
Boromir is head Knight <PhantomS> [2/7 @ 21:38] (1/1)

Thank you PhantomS very helpful (No Text) <ArcherOfHarad> [2/7 @ 22:00] (0/0)

No "Hell" in Tolkien's world? <Ringio> [2/7 @ 19:40] (10/32)

Keep in mind this notion: <Erudil> [2/9 @ 17:17] (0/0)
Our concept of Hell is very <Ascarwen> [2/9 @ 13:23] (1/2)

Most people today no longer subscribe to the idea of Hell being an actual place where you stay forever <Banazir Galpsi> [2/10 @ 13:45] (1/1)

Yes, Hell as the place.. <Ascarwen> [2/10 @ 14:26] (0/0)

It is similar to the original Judaic-Christian concept <Banazir Galpsi> [2/9 @ 11:55] (0/0)
This is so interesting... <King Of Easterlings> [2/8 @ 14:07] (0/0)
Thanks for the replies! One more question (Orcs) <Ringio> [2/8 @ 10:30] (1/3)

This was something Tolkien agonized over <drogo_drogo> [2/8 @ 10:41] (2/2)

Beasts given some kind of ability speak <Alveric> [2/8 @ 19:17] (0/0)
I think Tolkien missed an easy out <hatster> [2/8 @ 12:11] (0/0)

Well, depends on how you understand <hatster> [2/8 @ 9:59] (2/2)

It looks pagan but feels <Smallbottle> [2/10 @ 19:54] (0/0)
Not hopeless? <Golfimbul> [2/8 @ 12:15] (0/0)

My theory about Hell in Middle-earth. <Curious> [2/8 @ 7:02] (4/11)

I submit that you should <Ascarwen> [2/10 @ 14:28] (1/2)

Purgatory is not Hell. (No Text) <Curious> [2/10 @ 14:39] (1/1)

True. <Ascarwen> [2/10 @ 15:44] (0/0)

Adding to this train of thought... <Tar-Telperien> [2/8 @ 18:37] (0/0)
Makes sense, just a little tweak.. <lucia> [2/8 @ 16:54] (1/5)

Eru exists everywhere, but Morgoth <Curious> [2/9 @ 6:17] (1/4)

Well, than joining or not joining Eru has nothing <lucia> [2/10 @ 0:00] (1/3)

Quite right. <Curious> [2/10 @ 5:29] (1/2)

If Hell is separation from Eru, <lucia> [2/10 @ 15:34] (1/1)

Please replace "is" with "resides" in the above message. (No Text) <lucia> [2/10 @ 15:40] (0/0)

I would have to agree <Ehtemir> [2/8 @ 14:33] (0/0)

"abyss"? <Entwife Wandlimb> [2/8 @ 2:33] (1/2)

Was wondering about that myself (No Text) <King Of Easterlings> [2/8 @ 13:57] (1/1)

Curious touches on it in his post above (No Text) <Entwife Wandlimb> [2/8 @ 19:55] (0/0)

We don't know much about the afterlife of mortals, <erather> [2/7 @ 20:19] (1/1)

OK, thanks! but... <Ringio> [2/7 @ 22:15] (0/0)

Well there SORT of is <Finrod Felagund 5> [2/7 @ 19:48] (1/1)

I meant a Hell for Men after they die, sorry (No Text) <Ringio> [2/7 @ 22:06] (0/0)

New Web Home for "Too Deeply Hurt" <notlost> [2/7 @ 17:41] (2/2)

"Too Deeply Hurt" <Sam 15th> [2/10 @ 18:34] (0/0)
well thought out <lucia> [2/7 @ 20:37] (0/0)

Illuvatar and Melkor <Finrod Felagund 5> [2/7 @ 16:35] (5/20)

Eru doesn't unmake the creatures that he makes... <King Of Easterlings> [2/8 @ 14:02] (0/0)
I don't mean to flame, but... <Tar-Telperien> [2/7 @ 22:40] (1/3)

Sorry <Finrod Felagund 5> [2/7 @ 23:32] (1/2)

Well, it's certainly not just you... <Tar-Telperien> [2/8 @ 1:42] (1/1)

OT Tar Telperien do you have a link to all your funny poems "ode" to Tolkien ? (No Text) <Valathil> [2/9 @ 20:28] (0/0)

Is Arda Healed more beautiful than Arda Unmarred? <An_Edain> [2/7 @ 20:49] (5/7)

In other words, The Theory of <Ascarwen> [2/10 @ 14:30] (0/0)
oops! Tolkien would be pleased to know his work was understood this way. <Valathil> [2/9 @ 20:25] (0/0)
Tolkien would be pleased to know (No Text) <Valathil> [2/9 @ 20:20] (0/0)
you know, <Brockomir> [2/7 @ 23:00] (0/0)
THAT ISN'T MY POST! <Finrod Felagund 5> [2/7 @ 23:27] (1/2)

Are you not assuming that ... <lucia> [2/8 @ 0:50] (1/1)

Not just my assumption <Finrod Felagund 5> [2/8 @ 1:24] (0/0)

Ill take a stab <Bythedar> [2/7 @ 17:52] (1/5)

God's creations <CelebornsMirror> [2/7 @ 18:05] (2/4)

hmmm, <Brockomir> [2/7 @ 18:16] (1/1)

hahaha, worry not! (No Text) <CelebornsMirror> [2/8 @ 11:14] (0/0)

(sorry i meant to post that as its own response to Finrod) (No Text) <CelebornsMirror> [2/7 @ 18:07] (1/1)

thats to bad... <Brockomir> [2/9 @ 18:44] (0/0)

some points <Brockomir> [2/7 @ 17:07] (0/0)

a few random questions <MWStrider> [2/7 @ 12:14] (2/4)

Possible answers <N.E. Brigand> [2/8 @ 20:16] (1/1)

"Go to Middle-Earth where you'll do one crucial deed but otherwise be ineffective." *LOL* (No Text) <lucia> [2/10 @ 0:10] (0/0)

it's details like these... <morgoth´s shadow> [2/7 @ 13:11] (1/1)

I like the mystery. <Tomsk> [2/7 @ 14:23] (0/0)

O Radagast, where art thou? <Kili's aunt> [2/7 @ 3:09] (4/6)

I read... <White Gull> [2/9 @ 14:20] (0/0)
He's looking for the Entwives. (No Text) <Fisher> [2/9 @ 10:58] (0/0)
He proabably still wanders the forests, speaking to the birds and beasts (No Text) <hartk> [2/7 @ 21:26] (0/0)
He became a pagan god -- and the name of a Czech beer: (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [2/7 @ 6:53] (1/2)

Interesting read...thanks...by the way, is it a dark beer? (No Text) <Kili's aunt> [2/7 @ 16:07] (1/1)

They make a dark, but make more pilsner. (No Text) <Curious> [2/7 @ 21:47] (0/0)

OT: Calling all Crones and Geezers <nerdanel50> [2/7 @ 1:47] (15/17)

Ringer Spy Nerdanel reports on fogie chat: <nerdanel50> [2/9 @ 0:24] (0/0)
I'm qualified... <Golfimbul> [2/8 @ 23:56] (0/0)
we're in #Bag-End if anyone is late (No Text) <hatster> [2/8 @ 18:40] (0/0)
which channel? (No Text) <hatster> [2/8 @ 17:58] (0/0)
Hmm, do I have to show my ID? <tosaanne> [2/8 @ 3:18] (0/0)
OK, here's a time: 2pm pst. <nerdanel50> [2/7 @ 22:22] (1/1)

lol... <lucia> [2/7 @ 23:35] (0/0)

how about a more specific time (No Text) <lucia> [2/7 @ 21:06] (1/1)

cont. with text: <lucia> [2/7 @ 21:10] (0/0)

Chat programs angry up the blood! <geddy> [2/7 @ 18:07] (0/0)
We're moving.... <notlost> [2/7 @ 17:28] (0/0)
I'd love to if I'm around <gullygilly> [2/7 @ 16:33] (0/0)
I'll give it a try, but I'm still confused about the time! <Entmaiden> [2/7 @ 16:00] (0/0)
Have company this Sun but count me in for future meetings! (No Text) <ladyarathorn> [2/7 @ 15:42] (0/0)
what time? you ask <nerdanel50> [2/7 @ 13:15] (0/0)
what time on Sunday? <hatster> [2/7 @ 7:06] (0/0)
My kid's not old enough. <Curious> [2/7 @ 6:44] (0/0)

Numenor vs. Valinor <ArcherOfHarad> [2/6 @ 21:26] (3/18)

Valinor and Numenor <Finrod Felagund 5> [2/7 @ 16:13] (1/1)

but <LordOfAngband> [2/9 @ 20:09] (0/0)

Elves mop up Atlanteans <kodax> [2/7 @ 3:22] (1/1)

dont forget <LordOfAngband> [2/9 @ 20:12] (0/0)

They did - Numenor lost - big time <hartk> [2/6 @ 22:24] (2/13)

did they worship Sauron? <LordOfAngband> [2/7 @ 15:05] (2/2)

whoops - you are right. <hartk> [2/7 @ 21:28] (0/0)
Morgoth <Bythedar> [2/7 @ 17:10] (0/0)

So.. <ArcherOfHarad> [2/6 @ 23:47] (4/9)

The battle would have marred Valinor forever... <hartk> [2/7 @ 21:30] (1/1)

very true. <LordOfAngband> [2/9 @ 3:27] (0/0)

Not if the Valar and Maiar got involved <LordOfAngband> [2/7 @ 15:16] (0/0)
Well... <Shao Kahn> [2/7 @ 1:06] (0/0)
I'd say no chance. <ety3> [2/7 @ 0:47] (1/4)

Numenorean might <Chip of Dale> [2/7 @ 5:22] (1/3)

Remember <kodax> [2/7 @ 9:39] (1/2)

Numenoriens <atheist> [2/7 @ 14:02] (1/1)

not quite <LordOfAngband> [2/7 @ 14:51] (0/0)

How did Elrond know how to Unmake the One? <Temujin> [2/6 @ 14:29] (5/11)

This raises larger questions <geddy> [2/6 @ 22:21] (2/4)

I suggest it has to do with Morgoth's taint. <Curious> [2/7 @ 6:39] (1/1)

Also, <Arquen> [2/9 @ 15:52] (0/0)

Sauron made the One Ring only. <squire> [2/7 @ 0:58] (1/1)

you sure? <LordOfAngband> [2/7 @ 2:29] (0/0)

It isn't known for sure how they knew... <Mithrandr> [2/6 @ 21:32] (0/0)
And the elves might have known... <N.E. Brigand> [2/6 @ 18:06] (1/2)

The key is that Sauron never thinks anyone would unmake it <drogo_drogo> [2/6 @ 18:17] (1/1)

What about the Silmaril... <N.E. Brigand> [2/8 @ 19:56] (0/0)

I agree with what Curious <Ascarwen> [2/6 @ 15:45] (0/0)
He talked to Celebrimbor. <Curious> [2/6 @ 14:37] (0/0)

History <The Baggins> [2/6 @ 14:02] (2/6)

Your answers are mostly found in LotR itself <Mithrandr> [2/6 @ 14:58] (0/0)
The Rings Of Power <MWStrider> [2/6 @ 14:07] (1/4)

The council of Elrond <The Baggins> [2/6 @ 15:28] (1/3)

Some answers (Very long) <Mithrandr> [2/6 @ 20:01] (1/2)

Where did you find all that info (No Text) <The Baggins> [2/6 @ 20:44] (1/1)

Some... <Mithrandr> [2/6 @ 21:42] (0/0)

Elwing inconsistency?? help <Ringio> [2/6 @ 13:05] (3/9)

Elwing is like Elrond. Both chose immortality. <Curious> [2/6 @ 14:50] (1/1)

This is why I have always <Ascarwen> [2/6 @ 15:58] (0/0)

Dior is an Elf. <PhantomS> [2/6 @ 13:37] (1/4)

ut, Luthien accepted the Gift of Death. <Ringio> [2/6 @ 14:32] (1/3)

Actively and Passively <PhantomS> [2/6 @ 14:45] (1/2)

Ok, but accepting that Dior is immortal is a bit strange to me, knowing that his parents are mortals; it seems unnatural, and the Valar should have known it... (No Text) <Ringio> [2/6 @ 19:05] (1/1)

Some advice <PhantomS> [2/7 @ 19:11] (0/0)

There is people here that can answer this guestion much better than I <Meira> [2/6 @ 13:25] (1/1)

Yes, but was Elwing an half-elf? <Ringio> [2/6 @ 13:30] (0/0)

Why might Gandalf say something so pessimistic? <Mithrandr> [2/6 @ 12:47] (2/8)

I think maybe Nerdanel has provided <Elf_Maven> [2/7 @ 13:05] (0/0)
Maybe that was the author talking to himself? <Meira> [2/6 @ 13:14] (2/6)

Very interesting... <Mithrandr> [2/6 @ 21:44] (0/0)
I agree with Meira, and also . . . <nerdanel50> [2/6 @ 16:41] (1/4)

*psst* nerdanel50 <jrosebud> [2/7 @ 2:58] (1/3)

um, thanks jrosebud, but I don't get the connection <nerdanel50> [2/7 @ 23:51] (1/2)

*opens mouth, inserts foot* <jrosebud> [2/8 @ 1:20] (1/1)

Ah...I agree with you entirely about buying and wearing the One. <nerdanel50> [2/8 @ 1:33] (0/0)

Boromir and Denethor: Much More than Comic Book Heroes <Finrod Felagund 5> [2/6 @ 4:28] (1/3)

Just curious... <jrosebud> [2/7 @ 3:04] (1/2)

Sam's conflicts <Finrod Felagund 5> [2/7 @ 4:01] (1/1)

a few ideas <jrosebud> [2/7 @ 6:58] (0/0)

Immortal dining <Timerider> [2/6 @ 2:03] (4/15)

Yes they can <PhantomS> [2/6 @ 11:08] (2/4)

what about in Valinor? <lucia> [2/6 @ 16:26] (2/2)

Their bodies are strong there as well. <PhantomS> [2/7 @ 21:44] (0/0)
The body would still be the same though. <Meira> [2/6 @ 17:10] (0/0)

Thanks for the observations. (No Text) <Golfimbul> [2/6 @ 12:33] (0/0)

You have to remember <Meira> [2/6 @ 10:49] (1/6)

OT Meira, what song/poem do you have in Finnish at the bottom of your post? (No Text) <Valathil> [2/6 @ 12:15] (1/5)

All that is gold does not glitter... ;) (No Text) <Meira> [2/6 @ 12:54] (1/4)

OT: On the Finnish poem version <Suni> [2/6 @ 16:35] (1/3)

Hmm, perhaps "Ei kulta kaikki kiiltävää lie..." :) (No Text) <Suni> [2/6 @ 16:36] (1/2)

I would swap 'kulta' and 'kaikki', but <Meira> [2/6 @ 17:27] (1/1)

Good swap :). On the topic... <Suni> [2/7 @ 9:20] (0/0)

Lembas is not really food. <kodax> [2/6 @ 3:29] (0/0)
I have always imagined that, . . . <nerdanel50> [2/6 @ 2:16] (1/1)

I'll guess.... <Golfimbul> [2/6 @ 2:56] (0/0)

Appendix F: Tolkien's final words <Golfimbul> [2/6 @ 1:55] (4/10)

The last paragraph <Silent _ Watcher> [2/9 @ 10:13] (1/1)

I think so too. :) (No Text) <Golfimbul> [2/9 @ 16:25] (0/0)

I seem to remember either in a discussion or in reading. <JennEric> [2/6 @ 15:25] (0/0)
Tolkien just can't stop adding those notes <drogo_drogo> [2/6 @ 8:09] (0/0)
"Beyond the circles of the world" <Kimi> [2/6 @ 2:03] (2/5)

Tolkien's talking in circles here <Smallbottle> [2/6 @ 3:10] (1/1)

I wondered about that too... <Golfimbul> [2/6 @ 3:19] (0/0)

That's rather chilling. <nerdanel50> [2/6 @ 2:22] (1/2)

Surely not. <Kimi> [2/6 @ 2:44] (1/1)

And the "Rapture" is confined <Smallbottle> [2/6 @ 3:07] (0/0)

Dwarves <kodax> [2/6 @ 1:47] (3/5)

Elaboration <PhantomS> [2/6 @ 10:46] (1/2)

the Last Alliance...and Erebor <MWStrider> [2/6 @ 13:51] (1/1)

In allegiance, all but theElves were divided. <PhantomS> [2/6 @ 14:58] (0/0)

Slight Quibble <Alveric> [2/6 @ 5:23] (0/0)
I get the same picture from the books, thanks for your work. (No Text) <Golfimbul> [2/6 @ 3:00] (0/0)

The Pyre and the Palantir <Cressida> [2/5 @ 23:08] (3/13)

So pretty much everybody thinks he was just being mean? <Cressida> [2/8 @ 12:04] (0/0)
ode to Denethor <kodax> [2/6 @ 3:43] (2/8)

it would be nice if that were true, <Brockomir> [2/6 @ 13:11] (0/0)
I could be wrong . . . <Lady of Riddermark> [2/6 @ 11:59] (2/6)

If there are Seven Stones, <PhantomS> [2/6 @ 13:44] (1/3)

What of Arnor's stones? <Chip of Dale> [2/7 @ 0:18] (1/2)

The Palantir there <PhantomS> [2/7 @ 21:51] (1/1)

thanks! (No Text) <Chip of Dale> [2/8 @ 2:24] (0/0)

Denethor has the right. <Cressida> [2/6 @ 13:28] (1/1)

I stand corrected. <Lady of Riddermark> [2/6 @ 14:56] (0/0)

Much of Denethor <Brockomir> [2/6 @ 1:34] (1/2)

Correct me if I am wrong <Gil-Galad's general> [2/7 @ 22:19] (1/1)

Oh and <Gil-Galad's general> [2/7 @ 22:21] (0/0)

"Like butter scraped over too much bread." <Elf_Maven> [2/5 @ 22:56] (4/8)

Washing and reusing tin foil <gullygilly> [2/7 @ 16:38] (2/3)

Not so very long ago . . . <Elf_Maven> [2/8 @ 21:48] (0/0)
and saving bread wrappers <FantasyFan> [2/8 @ 9:30] (1/1)

Yes! I had forgotten that use. (No Text) <Elf_Maven> [2/8 @ 21:50] (0/0)

Like spam, spam, spam, and spam for second breakfast <drogo_drogo> [2/6 @ 8:20] (1/1)

Your last point: very apt. (No Text) <Elf_Maven> [2/6 @ 16:51] (0/0)

That does ring true. <Kimi> [2/6 @ 2:11] (0/0)
Thanks, could be. (No Text) <Golfimbul> [2/6 @ 2:02] (0/0)

The Lord Of Waters <Prancing Pony> [2/5 @ 19:33] (2/6)

An interesting suggestion <Timerider> [2/6 @ 1:46] (0/0)
Jabba jabba wakka wakka wa! <squire> [2/5 @ 23:17] (3/4)

why boromir? (No Text) <lucia> [2/6 @ 23:45] (1/1)

oops, here is the text <lucia> [2/6 @ 23:51] (0/0)

Wow... <Ascarwen> [2/6 @ 15:38] (0/0)
Why, to insure the future of fanfic, of course (No Text) <Brockomir> [2/6 @ 0:48] (0/0)

Details about an edition of The Silmarillion <Elvina Mayda > [2/5 @ 17:41] (1/1)

yes, it has illustrations <drogo_drogo> [2/6 @ 7:54] (0/0)

daily lives of elves in tol eressea <lucia> [2/5 @ 15:27] (4/11)

Thanks to hatster, and my <Ascarwen> [2/6 @ 16:07] (1/1)

gosh imagine how terrible it could be <lucia> [2/6 @ 23:49] (0/0)

A question about Tol Eressea <An_Edain> [2/5 @ 21:23] (0/0)
Ah, economics <squire> [2/5 @ 17:53] (2/4)

someone call for a marxist? ;-) (No Text) <Mapalon> [2/6 @ 4:07] (0/0)
Links to previous discussions? <lucia> [2/5 @ 18:40] (1/2)

well, I couldn't find anything about this specific topic, but <hatster> [2/6 @ 8:56] (1/1)

thanks, hatster (No Text) <lucia> [2/6 @ 23:53] (0/0)

In the original "Fall of Gondolin" <Smallbottle> [2/5 @ 16:39] (1/2)

Food? <lucia> [2/5 @ 17:38] (1/1)

gardens <Penthe> [2/6 @ 6:00] (0/0)

Second most favourite book in the Netherlands <Elen> [2/5 @ 6:00] (2/3)

why have i never heard of it? am i missing something? (No Text) <cheesecake> [2/6 @ 19:21] (1/1)

Yes, you are missing a good read <hatster> [2/6 @ 20:45] (0/0)

ah and that's a fine book too <hatster> [2/5 @ 7:20] (0/0)

Silmarillion Map <MoreOrLess> [2/5 @ 3:39] (3/7)

Match up the Ered Luin <ety3> [2/5 @ 12:28] (0/0)
Beleriand was far to the NW of the LOTR map <drogo_drogo> [2/5 @ 8:16] (3/4)

I'm not sure about that map either! <Alveric> [2/6 @ 7:07] (0/0)
I'm not so sure about that map <Tomsk> [2/5 @ 13:28] (1/1)

Karen Fonstad has another composite map <drogo_drogo> [2/5 @ 14:06] (0/0)

Thanks <MoreOrLess> [2/5 @ 12:12] (0/0)

well.. <LNDL> [2/5 @ 4:44] (0/0)

Confused about Half-Elven. <precious2004> [2/5 @ 2:32] (3/5)

Thanks, everyone!! : ) (No Text) <precious2004> [2/5 @ 10:05] (0/0)
Forgotten Tales <MoreOrLess> [2/5 @ 7:29] (0/0)
An attempt at an answer. <Kimi> [2/5 @ 3:16] (1/2)

it all comes down to... <LNDL> [2/5 @ 4:52] (1/1)

It was indeed a decree <PhantomS> [2/5 @ 12:44] (0/0)

Infectious disease in Middle Earth <geddy> [2/4 @ 19:38] (6/41)

Infection, evil, and the fallen world <hatster> [2/6 @ 7:52] (4/20)

in a a similiar way, the hobbits mend quickly because... <nefisa> [2/7 @ 0:22] (1/10)

Unfortunately or not, this is where what Takeo said about <hatster> [2/7 @ 6:26] (2/9)

um, I don't think my example about the hobbits was quite... <nefisa> [2/8 @ 14:03] (1/2)

agreed! in ME it works, so I think I was agreeing with you <hatster> [2/8 @ 20:02] (1/1)

oh...I'm just not used to anyone agreeing with me! (No Text) <nefisa> [2/9 @ 2:33] (0/0)

Just to be clear <Takeo> [2/7 @ 13:09] (2/5)

and what do you think of my analysis <hatster> [2/7 @ 14:43] (3/3)

Eat sensibly, exercise regularly, do yoga, stretch <Smallbottle> [2/9 @ 1:39] (0/0)
oh, and I think <Takeo> [2/7 @ 15:38] (0/0)
Cult of the body <Takeo> [2/7 @ 15:23] (0/0)

:-) I think you were clear <hatster> [2/7 @ 14:39] (0/0)

All of Tolkien's work is one big creation myth, after all <Smallbottle> [2/6 @ 12:16] (0/0)
excellent point, and an OT question <geddy> [2/6 @ 9:24] (1/3)

use html tags around them... <hatster> [2/6 @ 9:36] (1/2)

It worked :-) have phun (No Text) <hatster> [2/6 @ 9:36] (1/1)

thanks! (No Text) <geddy> [2/6 @ 10:06] (0/0)

That disease and evil are connected <Takeo> [2/6 @ 8:59] (1/3)

There are two very different notions here <Smallbottle> [2/6 @ 12:29] (1/2)

General vs individual evil <Takeo> [2/7 @ 14:52] (1/1)

Of needle-sticks and Morgoth <Smallbottle> [2/8 @ 23:20] (0/0)

Tolkien's knowledge of medical science <lumpkin> [2/6 @ 1:34] (1/2)

Tolkien and medical knowledge <Alveric> [2/6 @ 6:03] (1/1)

I tend to agree with Alveric. And that aside <hatster> [2/6 @ 7:32] (0/0)

Immunology in Middle-earth <drogo_drogo> [2/5 @ 8:01] (1/13)

Strictly speaking, <Takeo> [2/5 @ 14:24] (2/12)

I was thinking more about... <geddy> [2/5 @ 17:48] (1/3)

I'm no doctor, <Gaffer> [2/6 @ 18:18] (1/2)

This could also explainwhy Men evolve and Elves are static <geddy> [2/7 @ 11:28] (1/1)

Very good thought <Takeo> [2/7 @ 15:58] (0/0)

Well, they don't age <Smallbottle> [2/5 @ 16:49] (2/7)

Making it to 20 <Takeo> [2/6 @ 0:13] (1/1)

Animals, I suspect! <Smallbottle> [2/6 @ 3:03] (0/0)

Not sure I agree <geddy> [2/5 @ 17:55] (2/4)

What don't you agree with? <Smallbottle> [2/5 @ 19:47] (1/1)

You mean you expect me to read posts before I reply? ;) <geddy> [2/5 @ 21:36] (0/0)

Nanotechnology. <Pukel-man> [2/5 @ 17:58] (1/1)

LOL - silmaril-powered technology (No Text) <geddy> [2/5 @ 21:40] (0/0)

perhaps... <LNDL> [2/5 @ 7:46] (0/0)
Maybe with healers like Elrond <IBo> [2/5 @ 4:59] (0/0)
Well... <Tar-Telperien> [2/4 @ 20:45] (0/0)

Appendix F: Of Dwarves <Kimi> [2/4 @ 19:17] (2/3)

Think Quenya and Sindarin <PhantomS> [2/5 @ 12:53] (0/0)
Dwarves have always been different from men and elves <Doorwarden of Theoden> [2/4 @ 19:27] (1/1)

hmmm <LNDL> [2/5 @ 4:56] (0/0)

Totally OT! Pukel-Man can you help please? <Ceorl> [2/4 @ 15:54] (1/4)

Hmm . . . <Pukel-man> [2/4 @ 16:45] (3/3)

Cheers! <Ceorl> [2/5 @ 15:44] (0/0)
Correction . . . <Pukel-man> [2/4 @ 16:48] (0/0)
Link . . . (No Text - Link Inside) <Pukel-man> [2/4 @ 16:46] (0/0)

the Nazgul <MWStrider> [2/4 @ 13:09] (4/7)

Fire <Doorwarden of Theoden> [2/4 @ 19:20] (0/0)
Less well known is their fear of water <squire> [2/4 @ 16:50] (2/3)

Will of the Witch King <The Black Captain > [2/4 @ 17:57] (0/0)
Obstacle? <Bythedar> [2/4 @ 17:20] (1/1)

Have fun with it by reading "Unfinished Tales" <squire> [2/4 @ 17:56] (0/0)

Why would fire be a problem? <Timerider> [2/4 @ 14:04] (0/0)
The visible Nazgul <Brockomir> [2/4 @ 13:15] (0/0)

OT compliment: This is honestly the best board I've ever seen <mefmeister> [2/4 @ 10:18] (11/20)

You are SOOOOOO right. <gullygilly> [2/7 @ 16:30] (0/0)
Definitely! (No Text) <Silent _ Watcher> [2/5 @ 10:17] (0/0)
Totally agree! (No Text) <Elen> [2/5 @ 6:01] (0/0)
Yes to what everyone has said-- <nerdanel50> [2/5 @ 1:10] (0/0)
Hear! Hear! *applause* (No Text) <CactusWren> [2/5 @ 0:45] (1/1)

hear hear again! *clapping, stamping, raising mug* (No Text) <cheesecake> [2/6 @ 0:18] (0/0)

ditto to all comments below on admins and board structure <drogo_drogo> [2/4 @ 18:53] (0/0)
yeah, I agree too <Amycakes> [2/4 @ 16:38] (0/0)
I agree, <IBo> [2/4 @ 15:36] (1/1)

I have problems curbing my addiction already <mefmeister> [2/4 @ 22:43] (0/0)

I credit the volunteers who administer the boards, and <Curious> [2/4 @ 14:03] (4/5)

Agreed, and... <notlost> [2/4 @ 22:13] (0/0)
I second that! (No Text) <Entmaiden> [2/4 @ 15:22] (0/0)
Amen to all that, and I might add.. <Aunt Dora Baggins> [2/4 @ 14:56] (1/1)

*blushes* Aw, thanks. <Curious> [2/4 @ 15:02] (0/0)

Yes, both of those things, and I <Ascarwen> [2/4 @ 14:33] (0/0)

You've tried all the rest, now try the best! <squire> [2/4 @ 11:46] (0/0)
I completely agree! <Joanna> [2/4 @ 11:08] (1/2)

er, let me rephrase that... <Joanna> [2/4 @ 11:37] (1/1)

Welcome, Joanna! <nerdanel50> [2/5 @ 1:00] (0/0)

A question about the Black Shadow.. <FlameOfTheSW> [2/4 @ 4:20] (4/5)

That was not their only affliction... <Kili's aunt> [2/4 @ 15:24] (0/0)
Faramir has a wound <squire> [2/4 @ 12:22] (0/0)
Poinsoned arrow? <Bythedar> [2/4 @ 9:42] (1/1)

that's right.. <LNDL> [2/4 @ 12:16] (0/0)

well.. <LNDL> [2/4 @ 4:32] (0/0)

Cutting the Ring from Sauron's hand <The Black Captain > [2/4 @ 2:51] (5/34)

"Was it not I that dealt the Enemy his death-blow?" <Orald> [2/5 @ 23:12] (2/5)

Maybe it's not inconsistent. <N.E. Brigand> [2/6 @ 17:55] (2/2)

And had we seen Sauron "thrown down" <Elf_Maven> [2/7 @ 13:17] (0/0)
I changing my opinion on this <Golfimbul> [2/7 @ 10:14] (0/0)

Nice catch, Orald! <squire> [2/6 @ 0:12] (1/1)

Yes and Elrond forgets to quote this. (No Text) <Golfimbul> [2/6 @ 1:59] (0/0)

I'm not sure Tolkien says what you all think. From the Sil: <Smallbottle> [2/4 @ 17:49] (2/3)

"thrown down" <Ransom> [2/4 @ 22:43] (0/0)
Sauron's body "overthrown," but not his Maia spirit <drogo_drogo> [2/4 @ 19:16] (1/1)

I'm saying, though <Smallbottle> [2/4 @ 22:03] (0/0)

Words can be ambiguous . . . <Elf_Maven> [2/4 @ 15:41] (0/0)
Elendil and Gil-galad took Sauron down <Matthew/Ugluk> [2/4 @ 9:27] (2/8)

Tolkien canon is a little <Ascarwen> [2/4 @ 14:34] (0/0)
then Sauron was not invincible with the ring <mefmeister> [2/4 @ 13:36] (1/6)

Ignore the movie for a moment <squire> [2/4 @ 13:55] (2/5)

Was Sauron stabbed 'in the back'? <Temujin> [2/4 @ 16:56] (0/0)
thank you! <mefmeister> [2/4 @ 14:06] (1/3)

Correct <Bythedar> [2/4 @ 15:22] (1/2)

Gil-galad never saw... <N.E. Brigand> [2/4 @ 19:30] (1/1)

Eeek! <Bythedar> [2/4 @ 22:18] (0/0)

This is one of my favorite questions... <Golfimbul> [2/4 @ 3:17] (2/13)

No one on earth shares your opinion <squire> [2/4 @ 9:16] (3/10)

Well I read the books for entertainment <Golfimbul> [2/4 @ 13:35] (0/0)
indeed.. <LNDL> [2/4 @ 12:22] (1/6)

I used to think that too... <squire> [2/4 @ 12:27] (1/5)

Would Sauron have openly worn the Ring in Numenor? <Valathil> [2/4 @ 14:35] (2/4)

Yes, why not? <squire> [2/4 @ 15:25] (2/2)

Actually <Arathorn> [2/6 @ 12:47] (0/0)
Good job! in shoehorning the Ring <Smallbottle> [2/4 @ 17:56] (0/0)

Ring not visible to mortals <Bythedar> [2/4 @ 15:14] (0/0)

Valar deny Sauron existence? <Valathil> [2/4 @ 10:33] (1/1)

I'm thinking of the scene... <squire> [2/4 @ 11:27] (0/0)

i get the impression... <LNDL> [2/4 @ 4:37] (1/1)

yeah <Mapalon> [2/4 @ 4:48] (0/0)

Appendix F: Dunlanders and Druedain. <Kimi> [2/3 @ 23:11] (1/1)

Druedain never married wo(Men) <The Black Captain > [2/4 @ 1:28] (0/0)

Question: What's beyond Mordor? <King Of Easterlings> [2/3 @ 23:04] (2/3)

Lest the boxlike shape of Mordor <erather> [2/4 @ 0:20] (1/1)

Wow! Very interesting! (No Text) <Aunt Dora Baggins> [2/4 @ 16:33] (0/0)

Mordor's more like a "C" <Elithraniel_M> [2/4 @ 0:12] (0/0)

Appendix F: Of Hobbits <Kimi> [2/3 @ 22:32] (3/9)

Hobbit origins <Chip of Dale> [2/4 @ 13:42] (2/5)

kinds of hobbits <lucia> [2/5 @ 16:27] (1/2)

I think we should stick with "kind" <squire> [2/5 @ 17:18] (1/1)

Agreed, <lucia> [2/5 @ 17:31] (0/0)

That is a very fine post <squire> [2/4 @ 15:07] (1/1)

No, just an avocation, but thanks! (No Text) <Chip of Dale> [2/5 @ 6:36] (0/0)

I almost hate to say this... <Golfimbul> [2/4 @ 3:01] (1/1)

Hobbits probably had 40 words for "second breakfast" <drogo_drogo> [2/4 @ 8:53] (0/0)

the most simple answer <Brockomir> [2/4 @ 0:56] (0/0)

Appendix F: orc-talk <Menelwyn> [2/3 @ 22:28] (5/12)

Black Speech <Alveric> [2/5 @ 10:22] (0/0)
Tolkien would certainly be familiar with crude language... <N.E. Brigand> [2/4 @ 19:54] (0/0)
In terms of "dreary and repetitive" (as opposed to squalid) <Elf_Maven> [2/4 @ 15:48] (1/1)

but like, <Brockomir> [2/4 @ 23:06] (0/0)

#*$%@! (Sorry, getting into it, here!) <Matthew/Ugluk> [2/4 @ 0:25] (2/5)

Exactly. Saruman didn't use orc-talk... <N.E. Brigand> [2/4 @ 19:44] (0/0)
I agree <gullygilly> [2/4 @ 6:43] (2/3)

Oh, yeah, he'd flip <Matthew/Ugluk> [2/4 @ 9:11] (1/1)

"professional managerial types" <Kirly> [2/6 @ 12:48] (0/0)

Yes, in fact, <hatster> [2/4 @ 8:58] (0/0)

fun question... <Brockomir> [2/3 @ 22:43] (1/1)

I liked the movie orc talk... <Golfimbul> [2/4 @ 2:56] (0/0)

Tom Bombadill <PipTook> [2/3 @ 15:50] (4/18)

An Ainu who prefigures the Hobbits <drogo_drogo> [2/3 @ 19:24] (0/0)
Did you ever want to ask a troublesome Tolkien question? Just who the heck is Tom Bombadil, anyway? Well, you have come to the right plae! <squire> [2/3 @ 16:47] (1/2)

I never get tired of this question. And <Curious> [2/3 @ 17:07] (1/1)

LOL so true... <gullygilly> [2/3 @ 18:56] (0/0)

An unknown class of immortal spirit. <Curious> [2/3 @ 16:30] (1/8)

Immortal? <Smallbottle> [2/3 @ 17:33] (2/7)

Ok, ok, a spirit then. <Curious> [2/4 @ 3:21] (0/0)
immortal <lucia> [2/3 @ 18:03] (1/5)

We don't know <Smallbottle> [2/3 @ 18:19] (1/4)

But, it is safe to say <Brockomir> [2/3 @ 18:30] (1/3)

Totally reasonable. But <Smallbottle> [2/3 @ 18:50] (2/2)

But Tom is master <Doorwarden of Theoden> [2/4 @ 19:40] (0/0)
Without question <Brockomir> [2/3 @ 20:31] (0/0)

Best answer <Bythedar> [2/3 @ 16:14] (1/4)

I'm sure I read.. <LNDL> [2/4 @ 4:51] (1/3)

Ah, Tom Bombadillo! <Pippin the Peerless> [2/5 @ 6:52] (1/2)

Didnt Gandalf go see Tom at the end of LOTR? <Bythedar> [2/5 @ 14:01] (1/1)

Probably so <Pippin the Peerless> [2/7 @ 5:39] (0/0)

frodo and sam <outer-haven> [2/3 @ 7:53] (2/18)

On shell shock and Frodo, plus a welcome to TORN... <drogo_drogo> [2/3 @ 13:00] (1/1)

D'oh, here's the link to TORN 101 --> (No Text - Link Inside) <drogo_drogo> [2/3 @ 13:00] (0/0)

Answers: <ety3> [2/3 @ 9:28] (4/15)

Green Books is great on this <Ascarwen> [2/4 @ 14:04] (0/0)
As far as Frodo goes <Alveric> [2/3 @ 12:08] (0/0)
But a virgin who used the the power of the Ring... <Ringio> [2/3 @ 11:19] (2/2)

*snert* <Ascarwen> [2/4 @ 14:02] (0/0)
It was always my understanding ... <ety3> [2/3 @ 11:24] (0/0)

also... <LNDL> [2/3 @ 10:40] (2/9)

Tolkien is kinda vague on this, <Ascarwen> [2/4 @ 14:37] (0/0)
Perhaps ... <ety3> [2/3 @ 11:06] (2/7)

hmmm <LNDL> [2/3 @ 12:47] (1/1)

He put it on <ety3> [2/3 @ 14:54] (0/0)

Weathertop for example <Bythedar> [2/3 @ 11:48] (1/4)

Also, which Nazgul was there? <The Black Captain > [2/3 @ 15:43] (1/3)

A detailed accounting of the Nazgûls' positions ... <ety3> [2/3 @ 22:35] (1/2)

Awesome! <The Black Captain > [2/4 @ 2:35] (1/1)

Where do you get the idea ... <ety3> [2/4 @ 9:42] (0/0)

Weapons and Warfare book review <kodax> [2/3 @ 1:56] (2/4)

The text has a few problems <Matthew/Ugluk> [2/3 @ 16:32] (0/0)
That's an Outrage <The Black Captain > [2/3 @ 2:11] (1/2)

hear hear! <LNDL> [2/3 @ 4:56] (1/1)

Please save Movie comments <Kimi> [2/3 @ 5:13] (0/0)

Appendix F: The Languages of the Elves – One more question <Altaira> [2/2 @ 23:35] (2/2)

Very interesting. I do think <Ascarwen> [2/4 @ 14:42] (0/0)
The Istari also <Doorwarden of Theoden> [2/3 @ 0:31] (0/0)

Appendix F: The Languages of the Elves - A few more Questions <Altaira> [2/2 @ 23:32] (1/3)

Picky, picky <Kimi> [2/3 @ 1:03] (1/2)

I did say <Altaira> [2/3 @ 1:13] (1/1)

Maori wasn't a written language <Kimi> [2/3 @ 1:31] (0/0)

concerning the argonath... <trotter24> [2/2 @ 23:30] (1/4)

Isildur and Anarion <Altaira> [2/2 @ 23:43] (1/3)

ah, well dang. it was a cool thought while it lasted :) (No Text) <trotter24> [2/2 @ 23:46] (1/2)

The movie makers had the same thought - it IS Elendil in the film, and <Azree> [2/3 @ 0:42] (1/1)

The sculpture in the book was also far rougher <squire> [2/3 @ 11:09] (0/0)

Appendix F: A Brief History of Elven Languages and a Few Questions <Altaira> [2/2 @ 23:28] (4/16)

they don't talk in Valinor...they just use telepathy!! :) JK!! (No Text) <Valathil> [2/4 @ 10:37] (0/0)
Well, elves can't die except for in battle or of grief <Doorwarden of Theoden> [2/3 @ 0:16] (0/0)
Re: your question 2 <Entmaiden> [2/3 @ 0:11] (1/3)

Good point, except <Altaira> [2/3 @ 0:42] (1/2)

Maybe they got to the point that they liked it... <Entmaiden> [2/3 @ 0:59] (1/1)

Another possibility <Altaira> [2/3 @ 1:03] (0/0)

Quenya, Sindarin, and linguistic evolution <drogo_drogo> [2/2 @ 23:49] (2/9)

I was thinking of Latin <Altaira> [2/3 @ 0:46] (2/7)

Perhaps evolution in search of perfection <drogo_drogo> [2/3 @ 12:27] (0/0)
If you have elderly grandparents <Smallbottle> [2/3 @ 1:05] (3/5)

You are correct, by Crackie! <Temujin> [2/3 @ 13:31] (0/0)
Ah, so the question becomes <Altaira> [2/3 @ 1:24] (2/2)

The baby boom <Kimi> [2/3 @ 1:39] (0/0)
"Talkin' bout my gen-eration" <Smallbottle> [2/3 @ 1:39] (0/0)

But didn't the speech patterns change because <Entmaiden> [2/3 @ 1:21] (0/0)

They probably made fun of her accent. <Kimi> [2/3 @ 0:19] (0/0)

Appendix F: Introduction <Altaira> [2/2 @ 23:20] (0/0)

Island of Numenor spotted.... <The Black Captain > [2/2 @ 16:39] (1/2)

Was Numenor star shaped? <Golfimbul> [2/2 @ 17:35] (1/1)

Here's a map (based on Christopher's from Unfinished Tales) (No Text - Link Inside) <drogo_drogo> [2/2 @ 18:08] (0/0)

Tolkien's morality: How did we get from Turin to Frodo? <Smallbottle> [2/2 @ 14:08] (8/22)

Guidance from the Valar <Cressida> [2/3 @ 17:59] (1/3)

UT is a bit different <Smallbottle> [2/3 @ 19:17] (1/2)

Just read it, and also found... <Cressida> [2/5 @ 23:03] (1/1)

Yes, but Turin's life <Smallbottle> [2/6 @ 3:18] (0/0)

the source of all Western myths? <Entwife Wandlimb> [2/3 @ 14:03] (0/0)
A matter of tale-telling <Doorwarden of Theoden> [2/2 @ 22:14] (0/0)
Tolkien leaves it ambiguous. <Curious> [2/2 @ 18:54] (0/0)
Old Testament Job to New Testament Christ, perhaps? <drogo_drogo> [2/2 @ 18:27] (1/9)

Perhaps OT, but why would you cite <Elf_Maven> [2/2 @ 19:04] (2/8)

The Greek notion of Fate might work better <drogo_drogo> [2/3 @ 12:48] (1/2)

turins redemption <Mapalon> [2/3 @ 18:44] (1/1)

*swoons with delight* <Ascarwen> [2/4 @ 15:32] (0/0)

I see the point a bit <Smallbottle> [2/2 @ 19:13] (3/4)

I love what you say about <Ascarwen> [2/4 @ 15:38] (0/0)
I guess it depends on what <Elf_Maven> [2/3 @ 10:39] (0/0)
There's some scholarly <Merryk> [2/3 @ 2:02] (1/1)

And did you also read the article posted <Elf_Maven> [2/3 @ 10:32] (0/0)

Remember that LOTR was not in the original plan... <Entmaiden> [2/2 @ 18:11] (1/1)

Yes, exactly, which is why it's <Ascarwen> [2/4 @ 15:34] (0/0)

Frodo had an exceptional purpose <Valathil> [2/2 @ 15:04] (0/0)
You make the assumption . . . <Pukel-man> [2/2 @ 14:51] (1/1)

I'm *not* making that assumption <Smallbottle> [2/2 @ 17:36] (0/0)

south africa <MWStrider> [2/2 @ 13:36] (2/3)

Some places of interest... <Uitlander> [2/2 @ 14:16] (0/0)
Good for you!! <Lady of Riddermark> [2/2 @ 13:43] (1/1)

trip <MWStrider> [2/3 @ 13:04] (0/0)

Potentially taboo topic: Is LotR political, and if so, is the message more appealing to some nations than others? <mefmeister> [2/2 @ 13:33] (11/65)

I think that almost anything can be construed as political as far as individual's interpretations are concerned. <Eldarwen Vardamir> [2/4 @ 17:32] (0/0)
Point of View <Samurai Erika> [2/2 @ 21:55] (1/19)

you're right, it's what you make of it, <mefmeister> [2/3 @ 15:19] (2/18)

Here you are: <Kimi> [2/3 @ 16:12] (2/16)

Awesome! Thank you! Note: Arabic NOT in list! <mefmeister> [2/3 @ 17:40] (4/14)

as a Muslim, let me take a crack at this... <nefisa> [2/4 @ 3:58] (1/8)

that's interesting <mefmeister> [2/4 @ 9:40] (2/7)

Tolkien, language and culture <Smallbottle> [2/4 @ 14:20] (0/0)
well, as for Arabic, I think the answer is rather mundane... <nefisa> [2/4 @ 11:13] (2/5)

Do the clerics <Kirly> [2/5 @ 13:26] (0/0)
Thanks for the info... <Golfimbul> [2/4 @ 12:23] (1/3)

I was going to ask about that... <Brockomir> [2/4 @ 13:10] (2/2)

The Indians I work with tell me <Kirly> [2/5 @ 13:27] (0/0)
Hindi, Bengali, Urdu, Punjabi <Golfimbul> [2/4 @ 13:29] (0/0)

What are you getting at here? <Smallbottle> [2/3 @ 18:41] (1/1)

I don't think he.... <Golfimbul> [2/4 @ 2:48] (0/0)

Unfortunatly, <Brockomir> [2/3 @ 18:25] (0/0)
It *should* be accurate <Kimi> [2/3 @ 17:48] (1/1)

Turkish as well.... <Golfimbul> [2/4 @ 2:37] (0/0)

thanks, quite a list (No Text) <Golfimbul> [2/3 @ 17:30] (0/0)

I've heard... <Golfimbul> [2/3 @ 15:26] (0/0)

Are you asking what Tolkien thought? Or what readers think? <Entmaiden> [2/2 @ 18:17] (1/2)

about what readers - and groups of readers - think <mefmeister> [2/2 @ 18:27] (1/1)

Thanks for clarifying <Entmaiden> [2/2 @ 18:35] (0/0)

here's a political post from movie <Entwife Wandlimb> [2/2 @ 17:58] (1/1)

That's one issue... <Golfimbul> [2/3 @ 12:58] (0/0)

Yes! But! <Golfimbul> [2/2 @ 16:12] (1/19)

if I may slightly challenge you... <mefmeister> [2/2 @ 18:13] (4/18)

I was beginning to think I'd never see the day... <Kirly> [2/3 @ 0:43] (1/14)

Please let this subthread stop right here. <Kimi> [2/3 @ 1:18] (2/13)

I don't think Kirly.... <Golfimbul> [2/3 @ 15:16] (1/3)

Golfimbul is right... <Kirly> [2/3 @ 23:08] (1/2)

I'm sorry that you felt it was unkind <Kimi> [2/3 @ 23:41] (1/1)

Thank you Kimi <Kirly> [2/5 @ 13:19] (0/0)

it's closely related to Tolkien, but I agree we should be sensitive <mefmeister> [2/3 @ 15:16] (1/8)

It sounds to me <Smallbottle> [2/3 @ 15:31] (1/7)

If you ever do read this, <Brockomir> [2/3 @ 16:43] (1/6)

I disagree, respectfully <Smallbottle> [2/3 @ 17:04] (2/5)

seeing as mefmeister <Brockomir> [2/3 @ 18:27] (1/1)

thank you Brockomir <mefmeister> [2/4 @ 10:28] (0/0)

Okay, but to the original question, ... <mefmeister> [2/3 @ 17:45] (1/2)

umm, because it wasn't translated? <Smallbottle> [2/3 @ 18:27] (1/1)

cause or effect? <mefmeister> [2/4 @ 9:29] (0/0)

We are both right. :) (No Text) <Golfimbul> [2/2 @ 21:32] (0/0)
Correcting myself... <mefmeister> [2/2 @ 18:36] (0/0)
"if the situation warrants it" <Smallbottle> [2/2 @ 18:29] (0/0)

Is anything not political, or equally appealing to everyone? <Curious> [2/2 @ 16:09] (0/0)
I think it is political <galadriel476> [2/2 @ 15:37] (2/6)

OK better answer <galadriel476> [2/3 @ 12:46] (1/1)

One more thing <galadriel476> [2/3 @ 12:48] (0/0)

Yes but Libertarians and Communists.... <Golfimbul> [2/2 @ 17:41] (2/3)

Not quite true <Alveric> [2/3 @ 9:36] (1/1)

And they were smart.... <Golfimbul> [2/3 @ 12:51] (0/0)

maybe the mark of a really good story <frothi> [2/3 @ 8:52] (0/0)

Well, *everything* is political, but... <Uitlander> [2/2 @ 14:31] (0/0)
I'm not sure <IBo> [2/2 @ 14:00] (0/0)
I think you're confusing book and movie <Smallbottle> [2/2 @ 13:46] (1/7)

I grant your 'temptation' point, but... <mefmeister> [2/2 @ 14:14] (1/6)

First <Smallbottle> [2/2 @ 14:23] (2/5)

I find the orcs complex and pitiable. <Pukel-man> [2/2 @ 15:08] (0/0)
good points <mefmeister> [2/2 @ 14:56] (2/3)

I have another question <IBo> [2/2 @ 17:22] (1/1)

A very good question. <Kimi> [2/2 @ 19:43] (0/0)

Political relevance depends on how it's apoplied. <Pukel-man> [2/2 @ 15:10] (0/0)

I think, according to what you write <Brockomir> [2/2 @ 13:45] (0/0)

Why was there no king in Gondor? <El Gato> [2/2 @ 12:36] (3/7)

Two branches, one tree <PhantomS> [2/2 @ 13:28] (0/0)
For a simpler answer <squire> [2/2 @ 13:06] (1/3)

That's simpler? (No Text) <Curious> [2/2 @ 13:11] (1/2)

Well, a little <squire> [2/2 @ 13:18] (1/1)

Face it, there is no simple answer. (No Text) <Curious> [2/2 @ 13:32] (0/0)

Here: (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [2/2 @ 12:45] (1/1)

Ahhhh... <El Gato> [2/2 @ 17:30] (0/0)

Well-intentioned racialism survives. <Curious> [2/2 @ 12:22] (11/67)

Of course there are genetic differences <Leto> [2/5 @ 23:05] (0/0)
Great discussion, all <notlost> [2/3 @ 17:15] (0/0)
Scientific American article <Alveric> [2/3 @ 7:34] (1/1)

Very nice. I am glad to see a healthy debate <Curious> [2/3 @ 8:36] (0/0)

Abstract from an article in the Annals of Internal Medicine <drogo_drogo> [2/2 @ 23:27] (3/3)

Very interesting! <Entmaiden> [2/3 @ 1:16] (0/0)
Well, I actually read some of the linked articles <Smallbottle> [2/3 @ 0:45] (0/0)
Wonderful cite! (No Text) <Curious> [2/2 @ 23:47] (0/0)

I think I have to agree with Smallbottle here <Entmaiden> [2/2 @ 18:55] (1/2)

Read the article drogo drogo cites above. <Curious> [2/2 @ 23:54] (1/1)

Which is the exact opposite conclusion <Smallbottle> [2/3 @ 0:55] (0/0)

less than 99.99% of your DNA is different from all the rest of us humans. We ARE the same thing. <Banazir Galpsi> [2/2 @ 18:08] (0/0)
Again, a topic <galadriel476> [2/2 @ 15:42] (1/6)

Better answer...more time <galadriel476> [2/3 @ 13:04] (1/5)

Race is a substitute for geography or <Curious> [2/4 @ 13:51] (1/4)

part of my post that I would like to see your response to... <galadriel476> [2/4 @ 15:12] (1/3)

No, racism has been <Curious> [2/4 @ 16:03] (1/2)

Thanks Curious <galadriel476> [2/4 @ 17:40] (1/1)

I'm <Curious> [2/4 @ 18:58] (0/0)

It is a touchy topic, so often people are not interested in "the truth" or "reality" as much as what makes everyone feel good <Banazir Galpsi> [2/2 @ 14:50] (3/8)

I wish I could be sure you are correct. <Curious> [2/2 @ 15:48] (1/1)

about royalty <Brockomir> [2/2 @ 15:58] (0/0)

I think your defence is a bit wobbly. <Pukel-man> [2/2 @ 15:33] (1/4)

Well, it is also clear <Curious> [2/2 @ 15:38] (1/3)

But then <Alveric> [2/3 @ 9:23] (1/2)

Absolutely! <Curious> [2/3 @ 12:40] (1/1)

relevance of race in LotR <lucia> [2/3 @ 16:39] (0/0)

thank you for bringing sanity back to this topic, <Brockomir> [2/2 @ 15:26] (0/0)

Do races exists? <Stanislaus Bocian> [2/2 @ 14:33] (2/6)

I am not persuaded <Curious> [2/2 @ 15:31] (0/0)
your treatment of IQ's does not seem overly well thought. <Brockomir> [2/2 @ 15:22] (2/4)

Intelligence <Stanislaus Bocian> [2/2 @ 19:11] (0/0)
I think you're being generous. <Pukel-man> [2/2 @ 15:27] (1/2)

IQ is a very different matter <Smallbottle> [2/2 @ 18:11] (1/1)

The Family Feud method? <Curious> [2/2 @ 18:47] (0/0)

Thanks Curious. You have to <Golfimbul> [2/2 @ 13:04] (0/0)
You know I disagree <Smallbottle> [2/2 @ 12:42] (1/30)

Fascinating. <Curious> [2/2 @ 12:52] (1/29)

I suppose <Smallbottle> [2/2 @ 13:13] (1/28)

As for sickle-cell anemia, <Curious> [2/2 @ 13:27] (3/27)

tolkien and race <lucia> [2/2 @ 15:52] (2/10)

I did say <Curious> [2/2 @ 16:28] (1/8)

i agree with some of your points <lucia> [2/2 @ 22:34] (2/7)

My point <Curious> [2/3 @ 0:01] (2/4)

falllohides, stoors and harfoots <lucia> [2/3 @ 16:12] (1/1)

I <Curious> [2/3 @ 17:21] (0/0)

regarding neutral racial distinctions <lucia> [2/3 @ 10:52] (1/1)

Strictly <Curious> [2/3 @ 12:37] (0/0)

further consideration <lucia> [2/2 @ 23:28] (1/1)

I don't think he is racist <Curious> [2/3 @ 0:06] (0/0)

NICE! (No Text) <Brockomir> [2/2 @ 16:00] (0/0)

Right, the geography thing. <Brockomir> [2/2 @ 13:41] (0/0)
Well, *everything* is geographical, BTW <Smallbottle> [2/2 @ 13:39] (1/14)

Precisely. Which is why <Curious> [2/2 @ 13:42] (1/13)

Are you not arguing semantics rather than medicine? <Pukel-man> [2/2 @ 14:43] (2/12)

what is key <Brockomir> [2/2 @ 15:17] (0/0)
But semantics matter. <Curious> [2/2 @ 15:16] (1/10)

But it's still not medicine. <Pukel-man> [2/2 @ 15:24] (1/9)

Precisely my point. <Curious> [2/2 @ 15:33] (1/8)

Unfortunately, you're not correct <Smallbottle> [2/2 @ 17:57] (1/7)

Any cites? <Curious> [2/2 @ 18:43] (2/6)

Smallbottle is correct <Takeo> [2/3 @ 1:16] (2/4)

Comments. <Curious> [2/3 @ 8:59] (1/2)

We <Takeo> [2/3 @ 21:45] (1/1)

Re <Curious> [2/4 @ 3:51] (0/0)

Thank you <Smallbottle> [2/3 @ 1:32] (0/0)

Are you kidding? <Smallbottle> [2/2 @ 19:03] (0/0)

a "what if" abotu Gollum, Frodo and Sam... <nefisa> [2/2 @ 2:31] (3/8)

from letter 246 <Entwife Wandlimb> [2/2 @ 14:42] (0/0)
By that point, Shelob's Lair would still have been inevitable <drogo_drogo> [2/2 @ 7:54] (0/0)
Great moment <Finrod Felagund 5> [2/2 @ 3:36] (1/5)

Actually, I think the answer is always the same. <Smallbottle> [2/2 @ 11:51] (3/4)

And it is exactly because Tolkien <Elf_Maven> [2/3 @ 12:07] (0/0)
maybe not (No Text) <lucia> [2/2 @ 23:47] (1/1)

maybe not (with text) <lucia> [2/2 @ 23:52] (0/0)

Exactly...Gandalf agreeed. <The Black Captain > [2/2 @ 17:01] (0/0)

Appendix D: Calendars - Summary <Altaira> [2/2 @ 1:41] (5/5)

Mahalo nui loa, Altaira. (No Text) <Daughter of Nienna> [2/3 @ 0:02] (0/0)
Thanks Altaira. <Kimi> [2/2 @ 15:19] (0/0)
Thanks....but.... <Golfimbul> [2/2 @ 13:00] (0/0)
Thanks for the facts! (No Text) <drogo_drogo> [2/2 @ 7:41] (0/0)
Thanks, Altaira! <nerdanel50> [2/2 @ 2:36] (0/0)

Question about the maps in Silmarillion... <Ernil_i_Pheriannath> [2/1 @ 23:07] (5/12)

Biblical reading <Temujin> [2/2 @ 10:27] (0/0)
recommendation... <LordOfAngband> [2/2 @ 2:43] (1/2)

I'm reading the Sil <Trixie Hobbit> [2/2 @ 10:26] (1/1)

elronds comment <LordOfAngband> [2/3 @ 11:01] (0/0)

tips and a link <Daughter of Nienna> [2/2 @ 1:33] (1/1)

Thanks for the tips! <Ernil_i_Pheriannath> [2/2 @ 22:56] (0/0)

Yes, Ered Luin. <ety3> [2/1 @ 23:29] (1/3)

Beleriand gets covered with water!? <Ernil_i_Pheriannath> [2/2 @ 0:38] (2/2)

Oops. I'm sorry. Keep reading. (No Text) <ety3> [2/2 @ 8:17] (0/0)
I was trying not to give this away, but.... (No Text) <Orald> [2/2 @ 1:05] (0/0)

The Sil primarily takes place in Beleriand. <Orald> [2/1 @ 23:29] (1/1)

Thanks! That really helps because... <Ernil_i_Pheriannath> [2/2 @ 0:35] (0/0)

Can sombody explain to me the immortality <Narsil99> [2/1 @ 22:22] (3/8)

Short version: <ety3> [2/1 @ 23:32] (0/0)
Ah. <Celandine Brandybuck> [2/1 @ 23:31] (0/0)
Short answer... <Narf> [2/1 @ 23:30] (1/5)

Caveat - <Celandine Brandybuck> [2/1 @ 23:33] (2/4)

"gods" <Narf> [2/1 @ 23:52] (1/2)

Since Tolkien sometimes <Kimi> [2/2 @ 0:25] (1/1)

In HoMe he was using the word all over the place. <Orald> [2/2 @ 1:09] (0/0)

Though you are correct, ... <ety3> [2/1 @ 23:35] (0/0)

Jumping the gun **HOBBIT SPOILER** <Farawyn> [2/1 @ 15:33] (3/6)

Thanks to both! (No Text) <Farawyn> [2/1 @ 16:31] (0/0)
wizards don't have kin, strictly speaking <drogo_drogo> [2/1 @ 16:12] (1/3)

kin among maiar <Mapalon> [2/1 @ 17:12] (2/2)

'brothers' of a different kind <PhantomS> [2/1 @ 20:03] (0/0)
you're right, scratch my comments above on Maiar not having kin (No Text) <drogo_drogo> [2/1 @ 19:44] (0/0)

All kin <LOTR_lover> [2/1 @ 15:40] (0/0)

Of Yin and Yang and Elves and Men <Tar-Telperien> [2/1 @ 5:20] (3/8)

The Individuated Hobbit <Mapalon> [2/1 @ 14:57] (1/2)

The Author is Timothy R O'Neill <Alveric> [2/2 @ 11:29] (1/1)

There you go! Thanks Alveric! (No Text) <Mapalon> [2/2 @ 19:58] (0/0)

*Puts on philosopher loincloth* <PhantomS> [2/1 @ 12:34] (1/2)

Very interesting... <Tar-Telperien> [2/1 @ 18:38] (1/1)

not good and evil <PhantomS> [2/1 @ 20:15] (0/0)

Aloha Tar-Telperien <Daughter of Nienna> [2/1 @ 5:54] (1/1)

Mahalo! <Tar-Telperien> [2/1 @ 18:25] (0/0)

Frodo's moment of weakness <Finrod Felagund 5> [2/1 @ 3:49] (10/22)

The hero of LotR <Finrod Felagund 5> [2/2 @ 3:25] (3/7)

And remember.. <Eruviell> [2/2 @ 19:56] (1/4)

Frodo's love <Narf> [2/2 @ 21:06] (1/3)

not quite <Entwife Wandlimb> [2/2 @ 21:56] (1/2)

Ah, but <Kimi> [2/2 @ 22:11] (1/1)

ooh - I'd completely forgotten! (No Text) <Entwife Wandlimb> [2/2 @ 22:20] (0/0)

Sam shows pity <Entwife Wandlimb> [2/2 @ 14:14] (0/0)
Your ideas <Celandine Goodbody> [2/2 @ 11:06] (0/0)

Frodo did not have a moment of weakness he had a total collapse <linkinparkelf> [2/2 @ 1:59] (1/3)

and how can doing your best ever be considered a failure? (No Text) <linkinparkelf> [2/2 @ 2:01] (1/2)

"doing your best" is not the standard <Entwife Wandlimb> [2/2 @ 15:54] (1/1)

I especially like your <Elf_Maven> [2/3 @ 11:52] (0/0)

the significance of Frodo's failure <Entwife Wandlimb> [2/1 @ 19:04] (0/0)
hanged???!! <Eldarwen Vardamir> [2/1 @ 18:04] (1/1)

your footer is... amazing. (No Text) <frothi> [2/1 @ 18:15] (0/0)

Frodo was drafted! <Farawyn> [2/1 @ 15:53] (1/1)

Okay, he DID volunteer, but there was a reluctance.... <Farawyn> [2/1 @ 15:56] (0/0)

From his own mouth <Celandine Goodbody> [2/1 @ 15:12] (0/0)
Not a traitor, just an imperfect person <Ioreth's sister> [2/1 @ 14:49] (0/0)
treason?!?!?! <frothi> [2/1 @ 14:09] (0/0)
His pity is the key <drogo_drogo> [2/1 @ 9:02] (0/0)
I don't think he should be treated like that! <PhantomS> [2/1 @ 4:31] (0/0)