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LOTR (No Text) <Tauriel> [7/26 @ 16:31] (0/0)
LOTR (No Text) <Ataahua> [7/25 @ 20:35] (0/0)
LOTR w/ HOME (No Text) <BrambleroseBbuck> [7/25 @ 20:22] (0/0)
The Hobbit, followed by LOTR. Or whatever. (No Text) <Smokering> [7/25 @ 20:10] (0/0)
Hobbit followed by LOTR (No Text) <Morgana Le Fey> [7/25 @ 17:56] (0/0)
LOTR (No Text) <Aerin> [7/25 @ 16:29] (0/0)
The Hobbit with HOME intertwined. (No Text) <Nemain> [7/25 @ 16:29] (0/0)
LOTR <Light of E�rendil> [7/25 @ 15:01] (0/0)
LOTR :) (No Text) <esiwmas> [7/25 @ 14:35] (0/0)
lotr (No Text) <Ehtemir> [7/25 @ 13:27] (0/0)
The Hobbit (No Text) <Mim the Petty Dwarf> [7/25 @ 13:08] (0/0)
LotR (No Text) <notlost> [7/25 @ 13:02] (0/0)
LotR (No Text) <Elfblade> [7/25 @ 12:57] (0/0)
LoTR with HOME intertwined (No Text) <Karen> [7/25 @ 12:49] (0/0)
LOTR, I'm neutral as far as HOME goes <lumpkin> [7/25 @ 12:37] (0/0)
LotR (No Text) <NZ Strider> [7/25 @ 12:11] (0/0)
LOTR as previously agreed (No Text) <Faramira> [7/25 @ 11:56] (0/0)
LOTR (No Text) <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [7/25 @ 11:36] (0/0)
Hobbit! (No Text) <Eorlinga> [7/25 @ 11:04] (0/0)
LOTR (No Text) <Voyager7> [7/25 @ 11:00] (0/0)
LotR (No Text) <Staypuff> [7/25 @ 10:52] (0/0)
LOTR (No Text) <romain> [7/25 @ 10:51] (0/0)
LOTR only (No Text) <darth vader> [7/25 @ 10:50] (0/0)
Hobbit, then LOTR (No Text) <DownfallenWest> [7/25 @ 10:39] (0/0)
LOTR (No Text) <Faerie23> [7/25 @ 10:20] (0/0)
LotR (No Text) <Kiskadee> [7/25 @ 10:07] (0/0)
The Hobbit (No Text) <belethdelothiel> [7/25 @ 10:04] (0/0)
LoTR (No Text) <Morwen> [7/25 @ 10:02] (0/0)
LOTR with History of ME intwined (No Text) <Uitlander> [7/25 @ 9:34] (0/0)
The Hobbit followed by LotR (No Text) <Hama of Rohan> [7/25 @ 8:52] (0/0)
First time on the Reading Room <Enchantress> [7/25 @ 8:48] (0/0)
LOTR (No Text) <ceremony> [7/25 @ 8:26] (0/0)
The Hobbit for starters. (No Text) <Valar Wannabe> [7/25 @ 8:22] (0/0)
LotR <Mister Frodo> [7/25 @ 8:19] (0/0)
LOTR (No Text) <Nomad> [7/25 @ 8:19] (0/0)
LOTR (No Text) <Leto> [7/25 @ 8:00] (0/0)
I'll join the Hobbit then LOTR party . . . <Annael> [7/25 @ 7:53] (1/1)

I still would rather just discuss LOTR (No Text) <grasshoppa> [7/25 @ 11:01] (0/0)

LotR (No Text) <Hrothgar> [7/25 @ 7:51] (0/0)
The Hobbit, but no qualms about doing LOTR (No Text) <Patty> [7/25 @ 7:46] (0/0)
Hobbit then LOTR, thanks Inferno (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [7/25 @ 7:45] (0/0)
The Hobbit followed by LOTR. <Alnilam> [7/25 @ 7:31] (0/0)
The Hobbit, followed by LotR (No Text) <Caleniel> [7/25 @ 7:29] (0/0)
The Hobbit <Telkemeniel> [7/25 @ 7:23] (0/0)
LOTR (No Text) <septembrist> [7/25 @ 7:22] (0/0)
LOTR (No Text) <jayjay> [7/25 @ 7:21] (0/0)
The Hobbit (followed immediately by LOTR) (No Text) <Altaira> [7/25 @ 7:11] (0/0)
LotR (No Text) <Watson> [7/25 @ 7:09] (0/0)
LOTR (No Text) <Blue Wizard> [7/25 @ 7:07] (0/0)
The Hobbit (No Text) <Mrs. Boromir> [7/25 @ 7:02] (0/0)
LOTR. (No Text) <Nimrodel > [7/25 @ 7:00] (1/2)

LOTR (No Text) <saharazaad> [7/25 @ 10:25] (1/1)

Yes! Lord of the Rings! (no hobbit) (No Text) <turkey frank> [7/25 @ 10:53] (0/0)

My big story - References needed (Mini-Spoiler - ROTK) <Villordsutch> [7/25 @ 5:16] (2/9)

Here's a nice essay -- and by the way spoilers are assumed in the Reading Room. (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [7/25 @ 6:25] (1/1)

But it's nice to list them by book because you don't need to have read everything to be here (No Text) <sundering_c> [7/25 @ 9:25] (0/0)

To the best of my knowledge... <Watson> [7/25 @ 5:28] (1/6)

Saruman ring - Powers - Map (Mini-Spoiler - LOTR) <Villordsutch> [7/25 @ 5:37] (1/5)

I don't believe... <Watson> [7/25 @ 6:18] (1/4)

Were the Dwarves rings... (Mini-Spoiler - LOTR) <Villordsutch> [7/25 @ 6:29] (1/3)

See the link above. (No Text) <Curious> [7/25 @ 6:36] (1/2)

Thank you very much and... <Villordsutch> [7/25 @ 6:46] (1/1)

No, but if they exist <Curious> [7/25 @ 8:03] (0/0)

Curses <cubbyphan> [7/24 @ 17:40] (2/7)

I wonder if the Doom of Mandos on the Noldor could be classed as a curse. (No Text) <Nemain> [7/24 @ 17:59] (1/4)

Good question. After all, the <Curious> [7/24 @ 18:04] (1/3)

This does beg a question sorry. Is a curse considered an evil act? <Nemain> [7/24 @ 18:11] (1/2)

I would not call it evil, but <Curious> [7/24 @ 18:23] (1/1)

yes, thinking about it, Tolkiens concept of evil does not fit the Doom. It was more like a judgement. (No Text) <Nemain> [7/24 @ 18:28] (0/0)

Yes indeed there has, <Curious> [7/24 @ 17:59] (1/1)

(A bit OT) It is often said in our world that words have this kind of power because God created the Universe by his word. (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [7/24 @ 22:28] (0/0)

UT: "The Hunt for the Ring" � Gollum in Moria. <Curious> [7/24 @ 17:33] (4/16)

Gollum was a cave-dweller <Uitlander> [7/25 @ 9:48] (0/0)
I think he ate... <notlost> [7/24 @ 19:48] (0/0)
He had an endless food supply. Orcs. <Reverend> [7/24 @ 19:44] (2/2)

Quite agree. Also, remember, Orcs <NZ Strider> [7/25 @ 1:44] (0/0)
Tolkien did say "thieving." (No Text) <Curious> [7/24 @ 20:35] (0/0)

I think that Gollum was a survivor in any sort of terrain. <Nemain> [7/24 @ 18:08] (2/10)

even without the Ring <Annael> [7/25 @ 7:56] (0/0)
What about surviving with less food? <Curious> [7/24 @ 18:25] (2/8)

It certainly didn't affect the Hobbits! <Entmaiden> [7/24 @ 18:41] (1/3)

Well, desire is one thing, need <Curious> [7/24 @ 18:54] (1/2)

I do agree - I was making a (very) little joke <Entmaiden> [7/24 @ 19:43] (1/1)

Until challenged by Gollum, <Curious> [7/24 @ 20:17] (0/0)

I think the ring did so.... <Nemain> [7/24 @ 18:34] (1/3)

In UT Gollum had already lost the Ring. <Curious> [7/24 @ 18:45] (1/2)

I wonder if that reference to his weakness in attacking Frodo.. <Nemain> [7/24 @ 18:53] (1/1)

Except that Gollum hadn't had it <Curious> [7/24 @ 18:57] (0/0)

UT: "The Hunt for the Ring" � Aragorn's 900-mile Gollum-drive. <Curious> [7/24 @ 17:32] (4/14)

what others have said, plus . . . <Annael> [7/25 @ 8:03] (0/0)
My thoughts <NZ Strider> [7/25 @ 1:40] (2/4)

I think we had a thread several weeks ago <Entmaiden> [7/25 @ 20:41] (1/2)

Yes, but what about Gollum? <Curious> [7/26 @ 2:56] (1/1)

Yes, I was thinking that when I posted the message <Entmaiden> [7/26 @ 8:48] (0/0)

I suppose Aragorn could have <Curious> [7/25 @ 3:49] (0/0)

I seem to recall that Aragorn didn't feed him at first. <Morwen> [7/24 @ 21:06] (1/1)

I remember that, too, now that you mention it (No Text) <Entmaiden> [7/25 @ 20:37] (0/0)

Thranduil had those lovely prison cells <Entmaiden> [7/24 @ 18:32] (3/5)

Aargh! I'm starting to confuse movie with book! <Entmaiden> [7/26 @ 8:53] (0/0)
Prison cells, huh? <Curious> [7/24 @ 19:03] (1/2)

Oh, but they did keep Gollum in those lovely prison cells. <Altaira> [7/24 @ 19:31] (1/1)

Softies. As if Gollum longed for sunlight. (No Text) <Curious> [7/24 @ 20:14] (0/0)

I agree with your points Entmaiden. But I also believe in magic in ME... <Nemain> [7/24 @ 18:58] (0/0)

UT: "The Hunt for the Ring" � "I'm melting!" � the Nazguls' fear of sun and water. <Curious> [7/24 @ 17:31] (3/7)

Quick thoughts <Acathalion> [7/25 @ 6:59] (0/0)
Some thoughts (mostly confused) <NZ Strider> [7/25 @ 1:03] (0/0)
perhaps Sauron feared the influence of Ulmo and Uinen.... <Nemain> [7/24 @ 17:55] (1/4)

Good answer. The sun was also... <Reverend> [7/24 @ 19:32] (1/3)

Well, I have read a very similar theory here. (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [7/24 @ 20:10] (1/2)

Not bad, except that.... <Reverend> [7/24 @ 20:38] (1/1)

I don't know, but <Curious> [7/24 @ 20:44] (0/0)

Dagor Dagorath <sundering_c> [7/24 @ 13:07] (4/16)

Thanks everyone! (No Text) <sundering_c> [7/25 @ 9:40] (0/0)
Tolkien's Eschatology (repost, but "improved" -- mostly thanks to you all) <NZ Strider> [7/25 @ 0:02] (1/2)

We could add... <Reverend> [7/25 @ 6:15] (1/1)

Thanks. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [7/25 @ 12:34] (0/0)

I should note that some believe <Curious> [7/24 @ 15:39] (2/9)

Hmm... <NZ Strider> [7/25 @ 0:40] (2/7)

Catholic Dogma... <Watson> [7/25 @ 16:24] (1/3)

Thanks for that <NZ Strider> [7/25 @ 18:27] (1/2)

Oh, yes... <Watson> [7/25 @ 19:31] (1/1)

I thought <Curious> [7/26 @ 2:54] (0/0)

Well, that is why I said "some believe." <Curious> [7/25 @ 5:14] (1/2)

Some thoughts <Acathalion> [7/25 @ 6:43] (1/1)

Excellent thoughts; I agree. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [7/25 @ 12:05] (0/0)

Absolutely true. <Reverend> [7/24 @ 20:05] (0/0)

That would be Turin, not Hurin. (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [7/24 @ 13:19] (1/1)

Sorry the link didn't work but Rev and NZS have answered. (No Text) <Curious> [7/25 @ 6:28] (0/0)

Regarding the Official Nomination Thread below. <Curious> [7/24 @ 8:56] (3/4)

Curious, I agree, I'll support whatever the majority decides (No Text) <Entmaiden> [7/24 @ 18:34] (0/0)
Votes are later, but I'd vote for FotR. (No Text) <Hrothgar> [7/24 @ 14:57] (0/0)
I believe those were just nominations <Altaira> [7/24 @ 9:06] (1/1)

Ah, thanks. (No Text) <Curious> [7/24 @ 10:16] (0/0)

Help with an elven word <TwiztidWiccan> [7/24 @ 8:46] (1/1)

Start with Appendix E In ROTK <Altaira> [7/24 @ 9:19] (0/0)

UT: "The Hunt for the Ring" � The battle at Sarn Ford. <Curious> [7/24 @ 6:46] (5/21)

OK, here are my thoughts. <Curious> [7/24 @ 17:02] (1/3)

Is the leader of the discussion allowed to answer his own questions? <NZ Strider> [7/25 @ 0:35] (1/2)

I waited over ten hours! <Curious> [7/25 @ 4:00] (1/1)

That's one of the hardest things <Altaira> [7/25 @ 7:09] (0/0)

Cross-reference from The Adventures of Tom Bombadil. <Curious> [7/24 @ 13:05] (0/0)
On guarding The Shire & The Dunedain <Altaira> [7/24 @ 10:21] (1/2)

Well, Aragorn's mother went somewhere. <Curious> [7/24 @ 10:51] (1/1)

This might help <Altaira> [7/24 @ 11:42] (0/0)

Some thoughts of my own <Blue Wizard> [7/24 @ 8:37] (0/0)
Some ideas <Arathorn> [7/24 @ 8:08] (2/11)

Since you mention Heisenberg, what they should have done with the Ring <Draupne> [7/24 @ 11:02] (1/7)

Speaking of physics and the Ring... (No Text - Link Inside) <Kiskadee> [7/24 @ 12:08] (2/6)

A truck would be good. <Reverend> [7/24 @ 20:07] (0/0)
OMG! ROFL!! <Altaira> [7/24 @ 18:49] (1/4)

In fact, <Altaira> [7/24 @ 20:55] (1/3)

Psst Altaira.... <Kiskadee> [7/25 @ 10:34] (2/2)

Thanks <Altaira> [7/25 @ 14:45] (0/0)
Yes, I remember it too. <Curious> [7/25 @ 10:38] (0/0)

Frodo had not left yet, but <Curious> [7/24 @ 8:36] (1/2)

Wasn't Frodo supposed to have already gone, though? <Morwen> [7/24 @ 14:03] (1/1)

Good point about the letter. <Curious> [7/24 @ 14:49] (0/0)

UT: "The Hunt for the Ring" � Saruman's inaction. <Curious> [7/24 @ 6:33] (4/8)

Follow-up question for all: <Curious> [7/24 @ 11:02] (2/3)

Saruman is playing it perfectly <NZ Strider> [7/25 @ 0:22] (1/1)

Well, he is making the best of a bad situation. <Curious> [7/25 @ 6:33] (0/0)

Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide... <Kiskadee> [7/24 @ 11:58] (0/0)

Answers... <Kiskadee> [7/24 @ 10:49] (0/0)
My answers. <Reverend> [7/24 @ 7:18] (0/0)
I am not too sure how much is mentioned about Saruman in UT..... <Nemain> [7/24 @ 7:10] (1/1)

nice point <Mim the Petty Dwarf> [7/24 @ 9:13] (0/0)

UT: "The Hunt for the Ring" � Gollum's escape from Orcs and Elves. <Curious> [7/24 @ 6:32] (4/11)

My (belated) thoughts <NZ Strider> [7/25 @ 0:15] (0/0)
Maybe Sauron's bird spies <Morwen> [7/24 @ 13:27] (1/4)

Plausible, if not entirely satisfactory. (No Text) <Curious> [7/24 @ 14:03] (1/3)

Well, I think she atleast deserves a smiley face! <Altaira> [7/24 @ 20:34] (1/2)

Sorry, I'm grading Tolkien, not Morwen! <Curious> [7/24 @ 20:53] (1/1)

It's those darned <Altaira> [7/24 @ 21:01] (0/0)

I think Gollum <Draupne> [7/24 @ 10:19] (1/3)

Sauron: "Good help is so hard to find." <Curious> [7/24 @ 11:07] (1/2)

One can wonder <Draupne> [7/24 @ 11:11] (1/1)

Well, Sauron was only a Maia. <Curious> [7/24 @ 13:27] (0/0)

my answer to number 3 <Mim the Petty Dwarf> [7/24 @ 9:20] (0/0)

Does anyone care to deconstruct LotR? (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [7/24 @ 5:42] (5/34)

Just got this quote on my "word of the day" list, and had to share... <notlost> [7/24 @ 20:22] (1/1)

Ok - here's mine <Timbo_mbadil> [7/25 @ 6:56] (0/0)

This IS reading room fodder... <notlost> [7/24 @ 6:38] (2/23)

Deconstruction....egad <mithrandirluthien> [7/24 @ 13:29] (2/4)

Well..... <notlost> [7/24 @ 19:41] (0/0)
Oh I don't know. <Curious> [7/24 @ 14:00] (1/2)

You're right, you dont know (No Text) <mithrandirluthien> [7/24 @ 17:26] (1/1)

Sorry, didn't mean to offend. (No Text) <Curious> [7/24 @ 17:30] (0/0)

OK, in layman's terms, what is Derridian deconstruction? <Curious> [7/24 @ 6:58] (2/17)

As you should be, given your nick! <notlost> [7/24 @ 7:19] (3/14)

wow - my brain hurts now! <Annael> [7/25 @ 9:30] (1/1)

Many of them think they are... :-) (No Text) <notlost> [7/25 @ 13:06] (0/0)

Holy cow! This is why I became a math major.... <Karen> [7/24 @ 12:04] (1/2)

Of course then Einstein <Curious> [7/24 @ 12:39] (1/1)

love it! (No Text) <Karen> [7/25 @ 9:32] (0/0)

I want to see it as useful, but <Curious> [7/24 @ 7:41] (1/8)

It can be... <notlost> [7/24 @ 8:24] (1/7)

Well, I for one <Curious> [7/24 @ 8:31] (1/6)

By all means... <Reverend> [7/24 @ 14:05] (2/5)

I've read plenty of 'em.... <notlost> [7/24 @ 20:10] (1/1)

You understand... <Reverend> [7/24 @ 20:21] (0/0)

Yes, there are legal scholars <Curious> [7/24 @ 15:09] (1/2)

Very Astute <Reverend> [7/24 @ 15:47] (1/1)

And <Curious> [7/24 @ 16:13] (0/0)

In layman's terrms? Gibberish. (No Text) <Reverend> [7/24 @ 7:12] (1/1)

Oh, ye of little faith! (No Text) <notlost> [7/24 @ 7:23] (0/0)

Oh, what a relief. <Reverend> [7/24 @ 6:14] (0/0)
Very cute, but not really appropriate for RR <Blue Wizard> [7/24 @ 6:14] (1/4)

Oh, lighten up. <Curious> [7/24 @ 6:23] (1/3)

That's a curious comment, <Blue Wizard> [7/24 @ 7:08] (1/2)

Alright, sorry if I offended. <Curious> [7/24 @ 7:17] (1/1)

No problems (No Text) <Blue Wizard> [7/24 @ 7:25] (0/0)

Cool :) <Timbo_mbadil> [7/24 @ 6:10] (1/1)

I can hardly wait. <Curious> [7/24 @ 7:18] (0/0)

Humbly seeking sage advice with my first post here: Dior's fate? <Hama of Rohan> [7/23 @ 22:34] (3/14)

Welcome, and Dior of course ... <Timbo_mbadil> [7/24 @ 6:14] (0/0)
Welcome! Excellent question! And a real puzzler. <Curious> [7/24 @ 1:07] (3/9)

"Gnome" in this instance, is an... <Reverend> [7/24 @ 9:07] (1/3)

The Silmarillion flops a bit, it would seem <Hama of Rohan> [7/24 @ 9:47] (1/2)

Ah, you have achieved true wisdom. (No Text) <Curious> [7/24 @ 11:10] (1/1)

He-he, but I don't feel very wise and my brain hurrrtts! ;-) (No Text) <Hama of Rohan> [7/24 @ 11:34] (0/0)

(aside) As for Nimloth <Hama of Rohan> [7/24 @ 6:45] (1/3)

First of all, Tolkien considered <Curious> [7/24 @ 7:10] (1/2)

Well, the question had to be asked! Many thanks! <Hama of Rohan> [7/24 @ 7:19] (1/1)

My pleasure. (No Text) <Curious> [7/24 @ 7:47] (0/0)

What threw me was "The Guide to Middle-earth" <Hama of Rohan> [7/24 @ 6:42] (0/0)

Dior half....something <Demosthenes> [7/23 @ 22:42] (1/2)

Wouldn't that imply... <Hama of Rohan> [7/23 @ 22:48] (1/1)

It would "if"... <Altaira> [7/23 @ 23:09] (0/0)

The Light of Elendil <Meathrel> [7/23 @ 21:06] (2/4)

Galadriel's phial <Demosthenes> [7/23 @ 22:33] (0/0)
How far have you read? <Altaira> [7/23 @ 21:53] (1/2)

thanks altaira- it's tool late i ve left (No Text) <Meathrel> [7/23 @ 21:58] (1/1)

*blinks* fascinating phenomenon. Present, and yet absent. (No Text) <Smokering> [7/25 @ 2:13] (0/0)

Q. Does Prof Tolkien provide a definition for the use of power or magic in Middle Earth. (No Text) <Nemain> [7/23 @ 20:11] (2/5)

Power and magik <mithrandirluthien> [7/24 @ 13:18] (1/1)

oh yes, and thanks. (No Text) <Nemain> [7/24 @ 16:44] (0/0)

I would recommend <Altaira> [7/23 @ 23:16] (1/2)

Also letters 131 and 155 and this link. (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [7/24 @ 0:38] (1/1)

Thankyou both very much. (No Text) <Nemain> [7/24 @ 6:16] (0/0)

The books <Legolas's_Girl> [7/23 @ 13:17] (5/15)

FotR was probably the msot boring for me, but I love it anyway. (No Text) <Valar Wannabe> [7/25 @ 8:28] (0/0)
Well, the first dozen times or so... <Karen> [7/24 @ 9:28] (0/0)
I think I would have to say... <Silverlode> [7/23 @ 22:05] (0/0)
Waaaay back <Altaira> [7/23 @ 21:59] (0/0)
Well... <Watson> [7/23 @ 13:52] (5/10)

Battles <Morwen> [7/23 @ 19:36] (2/5)

When I was a kid I just skipped all the poetry! (No Text) <Curious> [7/24 @ 1:22] (1/1)

Me too, first time through. (No Text) <Reverend> [7/24 @ 6:02] (0/0)

well, I kinda agree with your nephew <Mim the Petty Dwarf> [7/23 @ 19:51] (2/2)

same here (No Text) <Ehtemir> [7/23 @ 20:11] (0/0)
*sigh* To each his own I guess! (No Text) <Morwen> [7/23 @ 20:10] (0/0)

With Watson on this one... <Celandine Brandybuck> [7/23 @ 18:29] (0/0)
I love battles.... <Nimrodel > [7/23 @ 18:18] (0/0)
quite the opposite for me <Ehtemir> [7/23 @ 17:11] (0/0)
As a kid I was bored by Frodo, sad to say. <Curious> [7/23 @ 14:08] (0/0)

palantirs <Lhunithiliel> [7/23 @ 12:35] (3/5)

It's Greek to Me <Ostadan> [7/24 @ 6:49] (0/0)
Seven stars and seven stones... <Altaira> [7/23 @ 21:22] (0/0)
Have you read Unfinished Tales? <Curious> [7/23 @ 12:57] (1/2)

palantiri <Lhunithiliel> [7/23 @ 21:27] (1/1)

None, I would say. <Curious> [7/24 @ 0:32] (0/0)

UT: Palantiri <ithilwen> [7/23 @ 12:15] (2/6)

Are you sure <Altaira> [7/23 @ 21:16] (1/2)

yes i read the whole thing <ithilwen> [7/24 @ 6:03] (1/1)

The first time through <Altaira> [7/24 @ 12:01] (0/0)

If you read Unfinished Tales <Curious> [7/23 @ 12:58] (2/2)

thanks <ithilwen> [7/23 @ 15:48] (0/0)
Here is some info from the Encyclopedia of Arda: <Curious> [7/23 @ 13:06] (0/0)

Reading Room Chapter Discussion: Official Nomination Thread <Inferno> [7/23 @ 11:37] (13/43)

I remember the earlier discussion about LOTR, but I'd love to do the Hobbit first <Entmaiden> [7/24 @ 18:16] (0/0)
The Hobbit (No Text) <Draupne> [7/24 @ 10:05] (0/0)
Yes the Hobbit :) (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [7/24 @ 7:40] (0/0)
If we star with The Hobbit, it would be perfect timing... <Altaira> [7/23 @ 20:54] (2/3)

Oh my, that sounds good too. But <Curious> [7/24 @ 0:26] (1/1)

I don't think we'll get just as much participation <Draupne> [7/24 @ 10:09] (0/0)

This makes excellent sense to me. <Morgana Le Fey> [7/23 @ 22:27] (0/0)

I second for "the hobbit" <Demosthenes> [7/23 @ 19:33] (0/0)
I would like to do... <Lady Aredhel> [7/23 @ 18:05] (0/0)
I would like to see a discussion on the Hobbit. (No Text) <Nemain> [7/23 @ 17:26] (0/0)
Well, actually.... <Watson> [7/23 @ 13:13] (0/0)
I would love to see a discussion <Mrs. Boromir> [7/23 @ 12:12] (2/2)

Bring this up in a thread! <notlost> [7/23 @ 13:15] (0/0)
Well I do know that Tolkien <Curious> [7/23 @ 12:55] (0/0)

dumb question <notlost> [7/23 @ 11:56] (1/2)

Calendar link: <Inferno> [7/23 @ 12:04] (1/1)

Thank you! (No Text) <notlost> [7/23 @ 13:06] (0/0)

Here's a thought- <Thevina Finduilas> [7/23 @ 11:51] (1/3)

That might be complicated, but you could certainly do so. <Curious> [7/23 @ 12:00] (1/2)

Sure! <Thevina Finduilas> [7/23 @ 12:38] (1/1)

September (see the calendar link above). (No Text) <Curious> [7/23 @ 14:11] (0/0)

I thought we had reached a consensus to do Fellowship of the Ring next, <Curious> [7/23 @ 11:50] (14/19)

Well, yes and no <Altaira> [7/23 @ 20:19] (1/1)

Yes, the protocol doesn't come up all that often. <Curious> [7/24 @ 0:17] (0/0)

LotR sounds good to me. <Celandine Brandybuck> [7/23 @ 18:26] (0/0)
Definitely LOTR. (No Text) <ceremony> [7/23 @ 17:42] (0/0)
i'm gonna go ahead and agree (No Text) <Ehtemir> [7/23 @ 17:04] (0/0)
That's what I remember as well (No Text) <NZ Strider> [7/23 @ 15:25] (0/0)
It is, of course, unsafe to argue with Curious. (No Text) <Reverend> [7/23 @ 14:43] (1/1)

or the Rev (No Text) <Mim the Petty Dwarf> [7/23 @ 19:57] (0/0)

Ooh, I want to be in on this <esiwmas> [7/23 @ 14:43] (0/0)
It would be a good idea... <Nazg�y> [7/23 @ 13:37] (0/0)
I vote for LoTR <Morwen> [7/23 @ 12:48] (0/0)
that's my memory too <Annael> [7/23 @ 12:33] (0/0)
Sounds good to me. Of course... <Karen> [7/23 @ 12:21] (0/0)
I thought so too <Blue Wizard> [7/23 @ 12:16] (0/0)
That's certainly my preference. <Inferno> [7/23 @ 12:00] (1/3)

I've no problems with doing LOTR again... <Patty> [7/23 @ 12:04] (1/2)

Oh, I imagine <Curious> [7/23 @ 12:22] (1/1)

;o) ! Alrighty! Fellowship--you're on! (No Text) <Patty> [7/23 @ 12:24] (0/0)

I agree with Curious...I'm no expert poster myself, and I prolly dont have much credit, but I would like to see LOTR as well. (No Text) <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [7/23 @ 11:54] (0/0)

I nominate "The Hobbit" (No Text) <Patty> [7/23 @ 11:47] (1/1)

Hear! Hear! <Daddy Twofoot> [7/23 @ 19:31] (0/0)

To PhantomS <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [7/23 @ 10:24] (1/2)

..either way I can very well imagine <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [7/23 @ 10:29] (1/1)

Well,,um..right. <PhantomS> [7/24 @ 22:45] (0/0)

For Curious- more Gollum musings <Thevina Finduilas> [7/23 @ 9:39] (1/2)

I'm glad I got you thinking. I think <Curious> [7/23 @ 9:59] (1/1)

Oops! I should have figured... <Thevina Finduilas> [7/23 @ 10:31] (0/0)

The Ring and it's powers... <Meathrel> [7/23 @ 9:15] (2/3)

the Ring-1000 <sundering_c> [7/23 @ 12:37] (0/0)
Sorry, it's magic. But <Curious> [7/23 @ 9:29] (1/1)

I suppose you could call it magic... <sundering_c> [7/23 @ 12:33] (0/0)

The Love Story <Meathrel> [7/23 @ 9:06] (5/9)

Relatively speaking, I suppose Arwen was young <Morwen> [7/23 @ 20:21] (0/0)
I was talking with someone recently... <Karen> [7/23 @ 12:25] (1/1)

Perfect reasoning... <Nimrodel > [7/23 @ 18:23] (0/0)

It is touching, isn't it? <Thevina Finduilas> [7/23 @ 11:21] (0/0)
Young? She's centuries older than he is! <Reverend> [7/23 @ 10:19] (2/3)

Sensible men go for older women. My husband, for example. ;-) (No Text) <Nimrodel > [7/23 @ 19:08] (0/0)
A gentleman never asks . . . (No Text) <Curious> [7/23 @ 10:30] (1/1)

Precisely. It's impolite to ask a lady her age. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [7/23 @ 19:46] (0/0)

I agree, and I like the fact <Curious> [7/23 @ 9:28] (0/0)

UT: "The Hunt for the Ring" � The secret life of the Nazgul. <Curious> [7/23 @ 7:53] (7/29)

Oh dear; the mind boggles...but seriously <NZ Strider> [7/23 @ 19:45] (7/8)

The answer (and congrats to Curious): <NZ Strider> [7/24 @ 16:08] (1/1)

Thank you, although <Curious> [7/24 @ 18:31] (0/0)

My guess... <Karen> [7/24 @ 9:24] (0/0)
my guess is... <Nemain> [7/24 @ 6:20] (0/0)
I can't leave a riddle <Caleniel> [7/24 @ 1:15] (0/0)
I'll guess. <Curious> [7/24 @ 0:14] (0/0)
I'll guess <Morwen> [7/23 @ 20:34] (0/0)
A guess: <Ataahua> [7/23 @ 19:58] (0/0)

Very good questions. Here is my views:... <Nemain> [7/23 @ 17:40] (0/0)
I have a thought about question 4 <Morwen> [7/23 @ 11:19] (1/1)

And in their cloaks they were warm and fuzzy? <Curious> [7/23 @ 11:29] (0/0)

I may not do to look to hard at things unseen. <Reverend> [7/23 @ 10:18] (2/3)

i'll agree, specifically to #4, but you might be pushing it on 3 (No Text) <Ehtemir> [7/23 @ 17:22] (0/0)
All plausible, but what about Ar-Pharazon? (No Text) <Curious> [7/23 @ 10:35] (1/1)

He was a jerk. (No Text) <Reverend> [7/23 @ 15:24] (0/0)

I think... <Meathrel> [7/23 @ 9:12] (1/4)

"Like many others"? Are there a group of you <Curious> [7/23 @ 9:26] (2/3)

It's a senseless question! <Meathrel> [7/23 @ 21:02] (1/1)

No reason. <Curious> [7/24 @ 1:26] (0/0)

Well, there's him and "Cutter" <Blue Wizard> [7/23 @ 10:00] (0/0)

Invisibility and rings <Caleniel> [7/23 @ 8:19] (1/2)

The Silmarillion states that the men <Curious> [7/23 @ 8:52] (1/1)

Thank you! About the dwarves... <Caleniel> [7/23 @ 9:08] (0/0)

Chestnuts, chestnuts <Blue Wizard> [7/23 @ 8:13] (1/4)

I don't have LotR available <Curious> [7/23 @ 8:38] (1/3)

From "A Knife in the Dark" <Blue Wizard> [7/23 @ 8:49] (1/2)

Thanks. But it is still unclear to me how <Curious> [7/23 @ 9:01] (1/1)

Although I was partly wrong above <Caleniel> [7/23 @ 9:22] (0/0)

UT: "The Hunt for the Ring" � Did Aragorn withstand the Nazgul? <Curious> [7/23 @ 7:52] (5/16)

I'd take it as a compositor's error. <NZ Strider> [7/23 @ 19:36] (1/2)

That would be letter 210, the movie script critique. <Curious> [7/24 @ 0:04] (1/1)

Thanks; incidentally I checked <NZ Strider> [7/24 @ 16:15] (0/0)

I believe it should be "understand"... <Nemain> [7/23 @ 17:49] (0/0)
One thing to add <Morwen> [7/23 @ 10:58] (1/1)

Sort of like Glorfindel, perhaps? <Curious> [7/23 @ 11:04] (0/0)

My edition says "withstand" <Altaira> [7/23 @ 10:06] (0/0)
That must be a typo. <Reverend> [7/23 @ 9:55] (3/8)

bad move <Ehtemir> [7/23 @ 17:29] (0/0)
I have to admit <Altaira> [7/23 @ 10:13] (1/1)

By "this story," do you mean The Hunt <Curious> [7/23 @ 10:16] (0/0)

Nice summary! And not at all boring! (No Text) <Curious> [7/23 @ 10:02] (1/4)

Aragorn couldn't withstand <MadMelkor> [7/23 @ 10:11] (1/3)

He could see them but only had torches and a broken sword. (No Text) <Curious> [7/23 @ 10:14] (1/2)

Though it was broken, is it also possible <Mrs. Boromir> [7/23 @ 10:46] (1/1)

If so, Tolkien made no mention of it. <Curious> [7/23 @ 11:16] (0/0)

UT: "The Hunt for the Ring" � The blank spot on Sauron's map. <Curious> [7/23 @ 7:50] (6/13)

I've posted this opinion before, but <Mim the Petty Dwarf> [7/23 @ 23:37] (1/2)

Unless there was magic involved. <Curious> [7/23 @ 23:54] (1/1)

or of a higher power <Mim the Petty Dwarf> [7/24 @ 9:25] (0/0)

Just a couple comments <NZ Strider> [7/23 @ 19:19] (1/1)

well, I disagree(see post above) <Mim the Petty Dwarf> [7/23 @ 23:57] (0/0)

The Bombadil effect. <Reverend> [7/23 @ 14:56] (0/0)
"Here be good people" <Arathorn> [7/23 @ 13:12] (1/1)

Morgoth couldn't find Gondolin <Curious> [7/23 @ 14:02] (0/0)

Sauron wasn't the only one <Altaira> [7/23 @ 9:47] (1/2)

It still seems foolish to me <Curious> [7/23 @ 10:06] (1/1)

Ah, but Sauron had little to fear <Altaira> [7/23 @ 21:07] (0/0)

I always thought... <Karen> [7/23 @ 9:29] (1/1)

Well, that may be true for humans, but for Maiar? (No Text) <Curious> [7/23 @ 9:32] (0/0)

For Earendil the Mariner; a lost question <Reverend> [7/23 @ 6:35] (4/10)

Very briefly on the Elvish meanings of the two names <NZ Strider> [7/23 @ 15:22] (1/1)

And wouldn't 'Peace-Fighter' make your mind work? (No Text) <Reverend> [7/23 @ 18:51] (0/0)

I answered, sorry you missed it! Here... <Earendil The Mariner> [7/23 @ 14:28] (1/2)

Could you make "Tree of Peace" or... <Reverend> [7/23 @ 15:00] (1/1)

It's not that easy, I think the Chech or Russian connections suggested by others work better. <Earendil The Mariner> [7/23 @ 15:16] (0/0)

Boromir <Stanislaus Bocian> [7/23 @ 12:53] (0/0)
Fight for the world (or peace) ? <Kiskadee> [7/23 @ 9:14] (2/3)

Good reasoning! I acknowledge the possibility! (No Text) <Earendil The Mariner> [7/23 @ 14:30] (1/1)

I'm relieved... <Kiskadee> [7/24 @ 11:25] (0/0)

I suspect something of the sort. <Reverend> [7/23 @ 9:40] (0/0)

The New Shadow - 12 pages <Villordsutch> [7/23 @ 6:32] (1/3)

I'm not aware of any online texts. (No Text) <Curious> [7/23 @ 7:15] (1/2)

pooo! <Villordsutch> [7/23 @ 7:17] (1/1)

How about your library? If they don't have it <Curious> [7/23 @ 8:03] (0/0)

Arwen's mortality <novemberfrost> [7/23 @ 5:40] (2/2)

there has been a lot of deep discussion about this... <Reverend> [7/23 @ 6:38] (0/0)
I don't think there is a clear answer. <Curious> [7/23 @ 5:46] (0/0)

Did all other races just fade away? <Blindleader> [7/22 @ 22:22] (2/2)

One possible approach to the answer <NZ Strider> [7/23 @ 18:37] (0/0)
Not evolution, but the will of Iluvatar. <Curious> [7/23 @ 2:48] (0/0)

The Horn of Gondor??? <Cutter> [7/22 @ 20:46] (1/3)

Here's all I know <NZ Strider> [7/22 @ 21:03] (2/2)

Also "Araw" is Sindarin for Orome, and the <Curious> [7/23 @ 2:40] (0/0)
Thankyou!!! that all... (No Text) <Cutter> [7/22 @ 22:50] (0/0)

Q. Do you think The Shadow Bride in the Adventures of Tom Bombadil could well refer to Eol and Aredhel? <Nemain> [7/22 @ 20:33] (3/3)

There are similarities <Altaira> [7/23 @ 9:32] (0/0)
And to answer your question, possibly, although <Curious> [7/23 @ 3:08] (0/0)
Here's a link for those who don't know the poem. (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [7/23 @ 3:02] (0/0)

Bombadil <MadMelkor> [7/22 @ 19:38] (4/13)

Well, according to "The Return of the Shadow" <Karen> [7/23 @ 6:30] (1/1)

Ah, yes! <Temujin> [7/23 @ 11:07] (0/0)

Prof. T also said... <Temujin> [7/23 @ 5:39] (0/0)
One Theory... <arakin> [7/23 @ 1:32] (1/3)

I like religious theories as well as anyone, but <Curious> [7/23 @ 2:28] (1/2)

To clarify <arakin> [7/24 @ 1:27] (1/1)

Well, as I said above, <Curious> [7/24 @ 8:01] (0/0)

Bombadil is an enigma. See this article. (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [7/22 @ 19:43] (1/5)

Here's my summary of the situation <NZ Strider> [7/22 @ 20:46] (1/4)

Very clever! <Watson> [7/23 @ 5:07] (1/3)

Well, as you probably know, <Curious> [7/23 @ 7:09] (1/2)

There may be evidence... <Watson> [7/23 @ 8:32] (1/1)

Yes, I am well aware <Curious> [7/23 @ 9:38] (0/0)

Scouring of the Shire & Socialism/Communism <hobbitfoot> [7/22 @ 18:46] (5/8)

Allegory <Stanislaus Bocian> [7/23 @ 13:37] (1/1)

Tolkien also says in Appendix F <Curious> [7/23 @ 14:41] (0/0)

Basically, "yes" and "no" -- as the Elves say when giving advice <NZ Strider> [7/22 @ 21:20] (1/1)

In fact, Tolkien <Arathorn> [7/23 @ 13:17] (0/0)

If anything, I would think... <Watson> [7/22 @ 19:18] (1/1)

I also hope nobody's looking to Tolkien for guidence on politics and economics. :) (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [7/22 @ 21:04] (0/0)

I get just a whiff of 'Animal Farm' in this. <Reverend> [7/22 @ 18:59] (0/0)
Since the time of the Egyptians tyrants <Curious> [7/22 @ 18:53] (0/0)

Q. The island of Tol Morwen is all that remains of Beleriand. Was this due to the powers of the Valar or the seer and harpsinger Glirhuin. <Nemain> [7/22 @ 18:05] (2/8)

Pedantic footnote: The hill <NZ Strider> [7/22 @ 21:24] (1/1)

That and <Arathorn> [7/23 @ 10:32] (0/0)

Many of Tolkien's characters have the power of foresight. <Curious> [7/22 @ 18:42] (1/5)

hello Curious. You mentioned in an earlier post that there were a number of Dooms of Mandos. Not just one. <Nemain> [7/22 @ 18:48] (1/4)

I don't remember the previous post but there certainly are many dooms pronounced by Mandos. <Curious> [7/22 @ 19:12] (1/3)

It seems the HOME books are well worth a look. I have 1 and II... <Nemain> [7/22 @ 19:18] (1/2)

Just remember that the HoME books raise more questions than they answer. See this article. (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [7/22 @ 19:40] (1/1)

Thanks for the article Curious. (No Text) <Nemain> [7/22 @ 19:53] (0/0)

Slightly OT: Comparing LotR to His Dark Materials <Keriway> [7/22 @ 13:45] (5/12)

please do not do this <Arador> [7/22 @ 16:51] (1/1)

Thank you... <Keriway> [7/22 @ 18:44] (0/0)

Even more OT: Speaking of maimed heroes... <Reverend> [7/22 @ 16:09] (3/4)

Thomas Covenant... <Watson> [7/22 @ 16:29] (0/0)
how about all the Star Wars <Arador> [7/22 @ 16:23] (1/1)

Sometimes I wonder... <Faerie23> [7/22 @ 17:34] (0/0)

I haven't read that... maybe I should check it out (No Text) <Keriway> [7/22 @ 16:21] (0/0)

Well, let's see ... <Idril Celebrindal> [7/22 @ 15:10] (0/0)
Well, right off the top of my head <Annael> [7/22 @ 14:05] (1/2)

ha, I could probably guess... <Keriway> [7/22 @ 15:01] (1/1)

no <Annael> [7/23 @ 6:55] (0/0)

No idea, sorry. Haven't read HDM. (No Text) <Curious> [7/22 @ 13:57] (0/0)

Rings and giving <EldersisofMerry> [7/22 @ 11:34] (3/16)

just the one ring <Ehtemir> [7/22 @ 16:13] (1/11)

I disagree. I think in the story of Galadriel and Celeborn <Curious> [7/22 @ 17:21] (2/10)

Subcreation <Demosthenes> [7/23 @ 4:10] (1/1)

Please do! (No Text) <Curious> [7/23 @ 4:20] (0/0)

good points <Ehtemir> [7/22 @ 18:14] (1/7)

The same theme is found in elven procreation, as for <Curious> [7/22 @ 18:49] (2/6)

Regarding Miriel <Caleniel> [7/23 @ 6:07] (1/3)

Tolkien explains this in Morgoth's Ring. <Curious> [7/23 @ 6:57] (1/2)

Thank you! <Caleniel> [7/23 @ 7:28] (1/1)

Specifically <Curious> [7/23 @ 8:30] (0/0)

more subcreation <Demosthenes> [7/23 @ 4:38] (1/1)

In Morgoth's Ring it says that the power of the Valar <Curious> [7/23 @ 4:55] (0/0)

Provocative question! <Thevina Finduilas> [7/22 @ 12:40] (1/1)

Sauron was a Maia, more powerful than the elves. <Curious> [7/22 @ 12:51] (0/0)

Well, the elves could not unmake the three <Curious> [7/22 @ 12:14] (1/1)

Distributing rings <Demosthenes> [7/23 @ 4:42] (0/0)

UT: "The Hunt for the Ring" � Gollum's "escape" from Mordor. <Curious> [7/22 @ 10:25] (4/13)

I think I'm duplicating <NZ Strider> [7/22 @ 16:11] (1/1)

Thanks for reminding me of Gollum's <Curious> [7/22 @ 17:12] (0/0)

Okay- I've been able to give these some thought. <Thevina Finduilas> [7/22 @ 14:15] (1/3)

My responses. <Curious> [7/22 @ 14:47] (2/2)

See my response to NZ Strider above for more on Gollum's "escape." (No Text) <Curious> [7/22 @ 17:13] (0/0)
good thoughts... <Thevina Finduilas> [7/22 @ 15:22] (0/0)

Well, here're some ideas.... <BalrogMcBalrog> [7/22 @ 13:49] (1/2)

All plausible answers, thanks. <Curious> [7/22 @ 13:55] (1/1)

Hey there- about the Aragorn question. <Thevina Finduilas> [7/22 @ 14:19] (0/0)

Lots of good questions! <Morwen> [7/22 @ 12:03] (1/3)

Why did Sauron send Gollum to Shelob if he wanted Gollum to escape? (No Text) <Curious> [7/22 @ 13:52] (1/2)

Is it certain that Sauron "sent" Gollum to Shelob? <Morwen> [7/22 @ 19:35] (1/1)

Based on the conversation Sam overheard <Curious> [7/23 @ 6:51] (0/0)

Ettenmoors <Razanur Tuc> [7/22 @ 9:28] (1/1)

Fells means moor. <Curious> [7/22 @ 10:12] (0/0)

Poll: What is your favorite quote? <Luthien__> [7/22 @ 7:32] (11/13)

Oh, and from the Essay on Fairy Stories... <Karen> [7/23 @ 12:30] (0/0)
It's so hard to choose... <NZ Strider> [7/22 @ 18:49] (0/0)
Well, this is mushy, but... <Faerie23> [7/22 @ 18:04] (0/0)
Well, since I was mouthing off about religion earlier... <Karen> [7/22 @ 16:54] (0/0)
it's a toss up <Ehtemir> [7/22 @ 16:24] (0/0)
I don't really know why, but... <Earendil The Mariner> [7/22 @ 15:34] (0/0)
I have two... <Watson> [7/22 @ 12:27] (0/0)
Well, my favorite is in my footer. <Curious> [7/22 @ 10:18] (0/0)
My answer (following Curious' guidelines) <Morwen> [7/22 @ 8:10] (0/0)
How to make this post appropriate for The Reading Room. <Curious> [7/22 @ 7:38] (0/0)
This is hard... :) there are so many good qoutes. <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [7/22 @ 7:37] (1/2)

And why is this one of your favorites? (No Text) <Curious> [7/22 @ 7:39] (1/1)

Why? <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [7/22 @ 8:02] (0/0)

UT: "The Hunt for the Ring" � The indomitable Gollum. <Curious> [7/22 @ 7:15] (6/19)

My thoughts <NZ Strider> [7/22 @ 15:43] (1/1)

See my response to Kiskadee for a third reason Gollum is indomitable. (No Text) <Curious> [7/22 @ 17:00] (0/0)

My thoughts <Kiskadee> [7/22 @ 11:36] (1/1)

I agree that we are not just talking about Gollum's halfling nature. <Curious> [7/22 @ 12:07] (0/0)

Follow up question for all: if all hobbits are indomitable, why? What is the source of this hidden strength? (No Text) <Curious> [7/22 @ 7:49] (2/8)

"Hobbit-Sense" <Reverend> [7/22 @ 8:16] (1/1)

See my response to Morwen. (No Text) <Curious> [7/22 @ 8:19] (0/0)

I don't know if Tolkien ever explains why, but my conjecture... <Morwen> [7/22 @ 7:59] (1/5)

Do you think he was <Curious> [7/22 @ 8:18] (2/4)

He certainly appreciated.... <Reverend> [7/22 @ 12:18] (1/2)

But does that apply to Gollum? <Curious> [7/22 @ 12:57] (1/1)

Chalk it up to nature. <Reverend> [7/22 @ 14:35] (0/0)

Very possibly. <Morwen> [7/22 @ 8:28] (0/0)

You can't keep a good Hobbit down. Or a bad one... <Reverend> [7/22 @ 7:43] (0/0)
My thoughts <Morwen> [7/22 @ 7:41] (0/0)
I think Saurons greatest mistake was... <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [7/22 @ 7:34] (2/3)

Sauron probably also lost patience <woodsnake> [7/22 @ 15:23] (1/1)

Sauron also thought the Higher Powers had withdrawn <Curious> [7/22 @ 17:28] (0/0)

Definitely seems like he underestimated the creatures <Faerie23> [7/22 @ 9:10] (0/0)

UT: "The Hunt for the Ring" � Is this canon? <Curious> [7/22 @ 7:09] (5/19)

Here is an excellent article about the Tolkien "canon." (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [7/22 @ 19:37] (1/2)

I'm familar with that article <Blue Wizard> [7/23 @ 5:45] (1/1)

Yes, and I think that was the point of the article. (No Text) <Curious> [7/23 @ 6:43] (0/0)

I do think Tolkien's ideas add to our understanding of LotR. <Curious> [7/22 @ 17:58] (1/1)

I very much agree (No Text) <NZ Strider> [7/22 @ 20:40] (0/0)

My thoughts <NZ Strider> [7/22 @ 14:50] (2/4)

Well, so far no one has argued that they are more than a curiosity. <Curious> [7/22 @ 16:58] (1/1)

Well, I think they're more <NZ Strider> [7/22 @ 18:12] (0/0)

Correction: should read "St. Jerome," not "St. Augustine" (No Text) <NZ Strider> [7/22 @ 14:52] (1/1)

Of course. What WERE you thinking??? (No Text) <Reverend> [7/22 @ 14:59] (0/0)

First of all, I refuse to get dragged into a "canon" debate <Blue Wizard> [7/22 @ 8:19] (1/1)

Well, if it not just a curiosity, <Curious> [7/22 @ 8:23] (0/0)

There is no canon. <Reverend> [7/22 @ 7:28] (1/6)

If you don't care about the answers, <Curious> [7/22 @ 7:44] (1/5)

I care very much about the answers. <Reverend> [7/22 @ 8:18] (3/4)

Reverend, that is a RIOT!� I can't help <woodsnake> [7/22 @ 15:39] (0/0)
I like that . . . <Annael> [7/22 @ 8:30] (0/0)
Do you think we are weird for caring? <Curious> [7/22 @ 8:25] (1/1)

well, as with all things, there's a line <Annael> [7/22 @ 8:53] (0/0)

When Beren and Luthien came back from the dead, did Beren still have only one hand? <Smokering> [7/22 @ 3:48] (1/2)

Good question! It is not answered in The Silmarillion. <Curious> [7/22 @ 4:18] (1/1)

I have the Lays of Beleriand <Caleniel> [7/22 @ 4:24] (0/0)

a question for scholars..... <Dirk Diggler> [7/22 @ 0:03] (4/5)

There is actually a very simple answer <Watson> [7/22 @ 5:23] (1/1)

Yes, that is what I meant to imply. (No Text) <Curious> [7/22 @ 10:14] (0/0)

I don't think Galadriel knew Frodo's whole story <Curious> [7/22 @ 4:13] (0/0)
I think the important part of that quote... <Caleniel> [7/22 @ 1:16] (0/0)
Mirror? <Eledhwen> [7/22 @ 0:16] (0/0)

Guys - a post on Main asking whether orcs are immortal or not: (No Text - Link Inside) <Ataahua> [7/21 @ 21:09] (0/0)

Aragorn's lucky yet mysterious fate... <Cutter> [7/21 @ 20:49] (9/17)

Aragorn had the benefit of Isildur's experience <Entmaiden> [7/22 @ 19:36] (0/0)
Also Isildur was alone... <cabbage'n'taters> [7/22 @ 8:30] (0/0)
I wonder whether <Lacrimae Rerum> [7/22 @ 5:02] (1/1)

Great analysis! <Hrothgar> [7/23 @ 8:41] (0/0)

*hums* The things we do for love... (No Text) <Smokering> [7/22 @ 3:45] (1/1)

*snert* (No Text) <The White Rider> [7/22 @ 23:16] (0/0)

Let's not overlook the obvious... <Silverlode> [7/22 @ 2:39] (1/1)

Furthermore Isildur held the Ring in Mordor, <Curious> [7/22 @ 4:06] (0/0)

Also... <ZG> [7/21 @ 22:59] (0/0)
His humility is the main thing, I think. (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [7/21 @ 22:42] (1/5)

Aragorn and Arwen- A&A <Cutter> [7/22 @ 1:10] (2/4)

And how was he to stop her? <Nimrodel > [7/22 @ 5:28] (1/1)

thanks <Cutter> [7/22 @ 6:30] (0/0)

Have you read the Silmarillion? <Curious> [7/22 @ 3:54] (1/1)

thanks- i got it now <Cutter> [7/22 @ 6:32] (0/0)

Well, consider this: <Ataahua> [7/21 @ 21:00] (0/0)
Hmm... <NZ Strider> [7/21 @ 20:58] (0/0)

The ring's Seduction <Cutter> [7/21 @ 20:45] (2/3)

Some other things <Annael> [7/22 @ 14:11] (0/0)
Good thoughts. (No Text) <Smokering> [7/22 @ 3:46] (1/1)

Thankyou Smokering. I 'd love to hear from you! Do take part in my poll in the movies discussion! (No Text) <Cutter> [7/22 @ 5:20] (0/0)

Smokering!!!!! <burma> [7/21 @ 18:18] (1/16)

I wanted to reply too... <Karen> [7/21 @ 19:52] (2/15)

well now that you're sharing! ;-) <burma> [7/22 @ 3:50] (1/1)

You have the advantage... <Karen> [7/22 @ 4:29] (0/0)

Thanks, both of you! <Smokering> [7/21 @ 21:25] (3/12)

The epilogue to "On Fairy Stories" <Curious> [7/22 @ 6:43] (2/3)

Yes, his letters are great. Must read them again *makes note on cuff* (No Text) <Smokering> [7/22 @ 14:55] (1/1)

Remember this reference. (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [7/22 @ 17:29] (0/0)

It's also incredibly beautiful prose. (No Text) <Karen> [7/22 @ 11:24] (0/0)

Bumper stickers <Karen> [7/22 @ 4:42] (2/5)

Good ones! <Smokering> [7/22 @ 15:03] (1/2)

Sigh. Oh, I've been trying for 25 years... (No Text) <Karen> [7/22 @ 16:55] (1/1)

Publishers these days just don't know good fiction, do they? (No Text) <Smokering> [7/22 @ 20:45] (0/0)

I saw another bumpersticker <Annael> [7/22 @ 6:57] (1/1)

Thanks for the link. "inherit the earth" hee hee! (No Text) <Karen> [7/22 @ 11:23] (0/0)

A thought about the Gift/Doom of men <Silverlode> [7/22 @ 2:30] (1/1)

Wow, good stuff! Thanks! (No Text) <Smokering> [7/22 @ 3:39] (0/0)

I wonder...did Tolkien ever make.... <ElfLordNick> [7/21 @ 16:26] (2/2)

No, but.... <Temujin> [7/22 @ 5:36] (0/0)
No <Watson> [7/21 @ 17:33] (0/0)

So, was Legolas really a blonde? <Celandine Brandybuck> [7/21 @ 10:08] (7/11)

His stylist is under a strict contract of confidentiality so I don't think we'll ever know... (No Text) <Laith�liel the Sea-elf> [7/22 @ 15:29] (0/0)
Nice! With hair being this important a trait... <Caleniel> [7/22 @ 0:56] (0/0)
Thanks for that; when I read <NZ Strider> [7/21 @ 20:29] (1/1)

*winks* <Celandine Brandybuck> [7/22 @ 6:36] (0/0)

I don't know, but I think he was. (No Text) <Caitie-the-Slightly-Ecru> [7/21 @ 16:42] (0/0)
Well.... <ElfLordNick> [7/21 @ 11:57] (0/0)
good question.... <Elfinrider> [7/21 @ 11:05] (2/3)

He looks great with blonde hair, anyway.� Go Legolas! (No Text) <Legolas'Girl> [7/22 @ 9:46] (0/0)
Well, yes, you do <Watson> [7/21 @ 11:39] (1/1)

"... a woodland king... <Altaira> [7/21 @ 19:56] (0/0)

Thanks for the link, Celandine <Entmaiden> [7/21 @ 11:02] (0/0)

What else is there? <farstriker> [7/21 @ 10:04] (3/10)

Do not forget: the wild Were-worms of the Last Desert! <NZ Strider> [7/21 @ 20:05] (1/6)

I also thought of Shai-Halud when I read your subject line! <Ataahua> [7/21 @ 20:16] (1/5)

Don't forget that Smaug and Glaurung <Curious> [7/22 @ 6:47] (1/4)

Werewolves, in Tolkien.... <Reverend> [7/22 @ 12:31] (1/3)

Quite correct, but remember this is The Hobbit <NZ Strider> [7/22 @ 12:53] (1/2)

Thror's Map... <Reverend> [7/22 @ 14:55] (1/1)

Okay. I stand corrected. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [7/22 @ 15:02] (0/0)

Tolkien did make some references... <Watson> [7/21 @ 17:41] (1/1)

blue wizards <Ehtemir> [7/21 @ 19:55] (0/0)

Thar be monsters. (No Text) <Reverend> [7/21 @ 13:09] (0/0)

Dwarven Kingdoms <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [7/21 @ 4:52] (4/17)

A Dwarven annoyance. <Reverend> [7/22 @ 6:33] (1/7)

Alone means no other dwarves were with him. <Curious> [7/22 @ 6:49] (1/6)

A major correction <Reverend> [7/22 @ 7:14] (2/5)

It might mean the moon had not yet risen. (No Text) <Curious> [7/22 @ 17:31] (1/2)

Sure, if one felt the need to rationalize. <Reverend> [7/22 @ 18:50] (1/1)

You are getting so cynical! (No Text) <Curious> [7/22 @ 19:47] (0/0)

When was the moon stained? (No Text) <Curious> [7/22 @ 13:04] (1/1)

Morgoth assulted it before the rising of the sun... <Reverend> [7/22 @ 14:46] (0/0)

See more speculation about dwarves here. (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [7/21 @ 20:09] (1/1)

And here. (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [7/21 @ 20:10] (0/0)

Let's guess. <Reverend> [7/21 @ 9:48] (1/5)

Oops! Just read an enlightening post below. <Reverend> [7/21 @ 10:01] (1/4)

I wonder if that theory holds if you consider that.. <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [7/21 @ 11:44] (1/3)

They would, of course... <Reverend> [7/21 @ 13:07] (1/2)

Hm...Mercenaries you mean? That could work.. (No Text) <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [7/21 @ 13:18] (1/1)

Dwarves don't... <PhantomS> [7/22 @ 18:48] (0/0)

OK <PhantomS> [7/21 @ 7:43] (0/0)

the chosen one <Cutter> [7/20 @ 22:22] (4/10)

Depends how you mean the question <NZ Strider> [7/21 @ 20:20] (0/0)
From the point of view of the reader <Heaven's Songbird> [7/21 @ 15:35] (0/0)
I think <Valar Wannabe> [7/21 @ 9:24] (1/1)

Plus... <Cutter> [7/21 @ 20:34] (0/0)

each had their own purpose <Arador> [7/20 @ 22:58] (1/5)

Plus ... <Eledhwen> [7/21 @ 1:27] (1/4)

Plus.... <Reverend> [7/21 @ 2:29] (1/3)

Also... <Watson> [7/21 @ 5:39] (1/2)

You are anticipating next week's discussion! (No Text) <Curious> [7/21 @ 5:40] (1/1)

Well, no... <Watson> [7/21 @ 5:50] (0/0)

should we believe in UT or LOTR? <Arador> [7/20 @ 20:46] (3/11)

At the time LoTR was writen, Celeborn... <Reverend> [7/21 @ 2:25] (1/2)

Except that the LotR prologue says <Curious> [7/21 @ 5:38] (1/1)

Another loose end, untied (No Text) <Watson> [7/21 @ 5:39] (0/0)

I do not have the UT book. But I go with LOTR. It was written before UT. <Nemain> [7/20 @ 22:40] (2/6)

Not entirely true <Watson> [7/21 @ 5:49] (1/3)

Fish story??? (No Text) <Celandine Brandybuck> [7/21 @ 9:19] (1/2)

Yeah, you know... <Watson> [7/21 @ 9:53] (1/1)

*bows* <Celandine Brandybuck> [7/21 @ 10:05] (0/0)

Yes, but <Altaira> [7/20 @ 23:06] (1/1)

Definitive source <Karen> [7/21 @ 13:50] (0/0)

Take your pick <Altaira> [7/20 @ 22:34] (0/0)

UT: Quest of Erebor -- Wrap-up <Idril Celebrindal> [7/20 @ 19:18] (9/9)

Thanks Idril ! (No Text) <Kiskadee> [7/21 @ 18:32] (0/0)
Thank you! Wonderful! (No Text) <NZ Strider> [7/21 @ 14:40] (0/0)
Thanks, Idril! Great discussion! (No Text) <Karen> [7/21 @ 14:31] (0/0)
Thanks, Idril. Great job!! (No Text) <Entmaiden> [7/21 @ 10:52] (0/0)
Thanks Idril! (No Text) <Draupne> [7/21 @ 10:06] (0/0)
Thanks, Idril! One of my favorite parts of UT! (No Text) <Morwen> [7/21 @ 6:29] (0/0)
Thank you, great job! (No Text) <Curious> [7/21 @ 5:29] (0/0)
Thanks, Idril! (No Text) <Eledhwen> [7/21 @ 1:24] (0/0)
Great job Idril! <Altaira> [7/20 @ 22:07] (0/0)

Did the Orcs call themselves "Orcs"? (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [7/20 @ 8:37] (2/14)

Actually, they did; sort of. <NZ Strider> [7/20 @ 16:30] (2/8)

Yes, I forgot about "snaga"! It means "strength" (meaning muscular mostly) in serbian! <Earendil The Mariner> [7/22 @ 16:02] (1/3)

What would Boromir mean in Slavic? <Reverend> [7/22 @ 16:18] (1/2)

Well, in serbian it does not have a particular meaning, However... <Earendil The Mariner> [7/22 @ 17:50] (1/1)

The name Boromir in "Elvish" means <NZ Strider> [7/22 @ 18:21] (0/0)

And let's not forget <Altaira> [7/20 @ 22:53] (2/3)

We should note... <Reverend> [7/21 @ 9:20] (1/1)

You're right, of course <Altaira> [7/21 @ 20:08] (0/0)

And dung-filth. (No Text) <Curious> [7/21 @ 5:28] (0/0)

Good question. I know that the Uruk-Hai called themselves the Uruk-Hai, but I have no idea what Orcs called themselves. (No Text) <Laith�liel the Sea-elf> [7/20 @ 10:35] (1/4)

In the Hobbit they called themselves goblins. (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [7/20 @ 11:29] (1/3)

The Hobbit doesn't really count.... <BalrogMcBalrog> [7/20 @ 14:47] (2/2)

Well... <Karen> [7/21 @ 13:56] (0/0)
orcs and goblins? <precious_smegul> [7/21 @ 9:52] (0/0)

Do we know that Cirdan left with Frodo et al.? <Curious> [7/20 @ 6:57] (6/14)

Persoanlly, I always assumed that Cirdan <Reverend> [7/21 @ 15:18] (0/0)
Thanks all, it does sound unclear. (No Text) <Curious> [7/21 @ 5:25] (0/0)
I always thought Cirdan went with Elrond and Gandalf <Entmaiden> [7/20 @ 14:43] (1/3)

Sam supposedly left... <Watson> [7/20 @ 15:20] (1/2)

I always liked the thought of them all going together <Entmaiden> [7/20 @ 17:05] (1/1)

Well... <Watson> [7/20 @ 18:57] (0/0)

There is nothing absolute on the subject <Watson> [7/20 @ 10:36] (1/1)

Just happened to think... <Watson> [7/21 @ 5:55] (0/0)

I always assumed he did not <Altaira> [7/20 @ 10:24] (1/4)

There must have been a ship for Sam. (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [7/20 @ 11:33] (1/3)

Certainly, but... <Watson> [7/20 @ 12:02] (1/2)

how did he build it <Arador> [7/20 @ 15:16] (1/1)

We don't know... <Watson> [7/20 @ 15:18] (0/0)

I would guess that he did from... <cabbage'n'taters> [7/20 @ 8:21] (0/0)

Gilraen's last words <novemberfrost> [7/20 @ 3:58] (2/8)

Question about Gilraen <Telkemeniel> [7/22 @ 4:36] (1/1)

There may be a little more <NZ Strider> [7/22 @ 13:00] (0/0)

"I have given my hope to the Edain, I have kept none for myself" (No Text) <Auntie_Entwife> [7/20 @ 6:10] (1/5)

It's a bit of a play on words as well. <NZ Strider> [7/20 @ 16:25] (1/4)

That's a bit of a ponder if you translate it as 'Faith.' (No Text) <Reverend> [7/20 @ 18:18] (1/3)

Well, depends... <NZ Strider> [7/21 @ 19:50] (1/2)

Precisely, <Reverend> [7/22 @ 12:27] (1/1)

Well, anybody <NZ Strider> [7/22 @ 12:56] (0/0)

Q. I do wonder what you make of the last paragraph of the Silmarillion page 255. <Nemain> [7/19 @ 20:18] (3/9)

One more thing... <Reverend> [7/21 @ 9:50] (0/0)
It asks the most important question a human can ask. <Karen> [7/20 @ 7:33] (0/0)
You are right about the text as it stands.... <Reverend> [7/19 @ 20:35] (3/6)

Isn't Eonwe a Maia? <Watson> [7/20 @ 4:31] (1/1)

Of course. This is what comes of... <Reverend> [7/20 @ 6:23] (0/0)

A fitting revenge <Eledhwen> [7/20 @ 2:00] (0/0)
Where does it say that Turin shall slay Morgoth. I have not read this before? (No Text) <Nemain> [7/19 @ 21:23] (1/2)

The 'Tale of Turambar' in Lost Tales. <Reverend> [7/20 @ 2:10] (1/1)

It's HoME, vol. IV (Shaping of Middle-earth), p. 165 (No Text) <NZ Strider> [7/20 @ 16:20] (0/0)

Q. How many dwarven tribes are there in North Western Middle Earth? <Nemain> [7/19 @ 18:27] (1/5)

Actually, there is some question as to whether... <Reverend> [7/19 @ 19:50] (1/4)

I have only HOME 1 and 2. Does HOME 12 states what all 7 tribes were named?... <Nemain> [7/19 @ 20:07] (2/3)

I can name them... <PhantomS> [7/21 @ 7:51] (1/1)

Bless you. (No Text) <Reverend> [7/22 @ 16:05] (0/0)

Greetings Nemain. As to your question.... <Reverend> [7/19 @ 20:43] (0/0)

Appendix question <Tary�v�wen > [7/19 @ 10:39] (1/2)

"The One" translates Eru, AKA Illuvatar. God, to his friends. (No Text) <Reverend> [7/19 @ 10:41] (1/1)

Got it. Thanks, Reverend. (No Text) <Tary�v�wen > [7/19 @ 11:01] (0/0)

The 3 Great Rings <Jus> [7/19 @ 10:05] (6/13)

I know a little about Nenya <Nianiel> [7/20 @ 15:26] (0/0)
I'm not sure. All I know is who has which ring. (No Text) <Caitie-the-Slightly-Ecru> [7/19 @ 20:44] (0/0)
Were the rings made under Sauron's instruction or did he just plant the idea and let them make them themselves. <Nemain> [7/19 @ 16:21] (1/2)

sorry I made an error with my post. Two of the rings went to Elrond and Galadriel. The "red ring remained hidden until the end.." <Nemain> [7/19 @ 16:34] (1/1)

You're ok <Altaira> [7/19 @ 19:43] (0/0)

Gandalf used the ring of fire to kindle men's hearts. <Curious> [7/19 @ 11:19] (1/5)

I've read that Gandalf allready had that ability, when he walked invisible among men and elves before the Third Age (No Text) <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [7/19 @ 12:40] (2/4)

Yep. <Watson> [7/19 @ 18:50] (0/0)
Well I do think the rings magnify <Curious> [7/19 @ 13:07] (2/2)

I should say so: <Watson> [7/19 @ 17:24] (0/0)
Prolly =) :) (No Text) <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [7/19 @ 14:08] (0/0)

We are told that they specialize in.... <Reverend> [7/19 @ 10:40] (0/0)
I think <Tary�v�wen > [7/19 @ 10:32] (0/0)

Elf names <Legolas's_Girl> [7/19 @ 9:32] (3/7)

This is THE best link for names! (No Text - Link Inside) <Keriway> [7/19 @ 18:16] (1/1)

That's the same one I put up <Watson> [7/19 @ 18:43] (0/0)

Do you mean.... <Tary�v�wen > [7/19 @ 10:31] (1/2)

The link I put up... <Watson> [7/19 @ 10:49] (1/1)

Yeah but <Tary�v�wen > [7/19 @ 11:05] (0/0)

Try this site (No Text - Link Inside) <Watson> [7/19 @ 9:42] (1/1)

'mazin <Elfinrider> [7/20 @ 10:28] (0/0)

Hobbit Ladies..... <Tary�v�wen > [7/19 @ 8:58] (1/9)

Of course! But well-groomed. <Curious> [7/19 @ 9:06] (3/8)

You can see them at Bilbo's party <Altaira> [7/19 @ 20:09] (1/5)

*ahem* <Auntie_Entwife> [7/20 @ 6:16] (1/4)

Duh!! <Altaira> [7/20 @ 10:32] (1/3)

Ack....sorry <Auntie_Entwife> [7/20 @ 20:28] (1/2)

No big deal <Altaira> [7/20 @ 22:01] (1/1)

On not liking the movie <Auntie_Entwife> [7/21 @ 5:36] (0/0)

I can't wait! (No Text) <Tary�v�wen > [7/19 @ 10:27] (0/0)
Yes I think they did because all hobbits (generally) don't wear shoes, not just the men. (No Text) <Legolas'Girl> [7/19 @ 9:57] (0/0)

Mt. Doom Scene (Story Spoiler - ROTK) <ElfLordNick> [7/19 @ 7:09] (6/10)

hmm <pervy_hobbit_fancier> [7/20 @ 21:33] (0/0)
I think that would overplay the scene <Entmaiden> [7/20 @ 14:33] (0/0)
I don't know, that just doesn't sit right with me... <Laith�liel the Sea-elf> [7/19 @ 23:39] (0/0)
Anyone but the hobbits might <Curious> [7/19 @ 8:58] (0/0)
Just for reference.... <Tary�v�wen > [7/19 @ 8:55] (1/3)

I had never noticed the Gollum/golem similarity before. <Curious> [7/19 @ 9:03] (1/2)

I noticed it, too... <notlost> [7/19 @ 10:03] (1/1)

I've wondered about that too. <NZ Strider> [7/19 @ 16:57] (0/0)

Nick, here in the Reading Room <Blue Wizard> [7/19 @ 7:50] (1/1)

Tolkien and similarity to legends <precious_smegul> [7/22 @ 5:32] (0/0)

Following Works 4th Age...and also <Villordsutch> [7/19 @ 5:32] (2/8)

As to Fan Fiction <NZ Strider> [7/19 @ 16:49] (1/2)

I know that feeling, but... <Watson> [7/19 @ 18:54] (1/1)

Oh, and about Fourth Age fanfic... <Watson> [7/19 @ 19:02] (0/0)

I wouldn't get my hopes up if I were you <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [7/19 @ 6:20] (2/4)

I didnt hear of another movie but... <ElfLordNick> [7/19 @ 6:57] (0/0)
I found the movie...Ancanar <Villordsutch> [7/19 @ 6:25] (2/2)

I thought you meant that the movie was a Middle-Earth movie... (No Text - Link Inside) <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [7/19 @ 8:32] (0/0)
I remember reading about this movie on TORN years ago! <Caleniel> [7/19 @ 6:33] (0/0)

Who were J Tolkien really? <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [7/19 @ 5:25] (3/5)

Besides Carpenter's authorised biography <NZ Strider> [7/19 @ 16:34] (1/1)

Correction to titles <NZ Strider> [7/20 @ 16:14] (0/0)

While I've only skimmed bio info online... <notlost> [7/19 @ 7:46] (0/0)
The best sources I have found <Morwen> [7/19 @ 5:49] (1/1)

Yes, and I would say that... <Reverend> [7/19 @ 6:08] (0/0)

One image to treasure.... <StormCrowTheGrey> [7/19 @ 4:55] (9/14)

The battle of Morgoth and Fingolfin <Altaira> [7/19 @ 19:59] (0/0)
Not particularly original: just a view of Gondolin from the Ered Echoriath (No Text) <NZ Strider> [7/19 @ 16:20] (1/1)

I have seen some nice art work of Gondolin by Mr Nasmith <Nemain> [7/19 @ 16:38] (0/0)

"And as they (Valar) watched, upon the mound there came forth two slender shoots; <Nemain> [7/19 @ 16:16] (0/0)
Varda kindling the stars... <ceremony> [7/19 @ 11:43] (0/0)
Unoriginally: the Pelennor Fields (No Text) <Nightfall> [7/19 @ 7:25] (0/0)
Sorry I meant ALL Ages EVEN before the first age. DOH (No Text) <StormCrowTheGrey> [7/19 @ 5:17] (0/0)
I would like to see the destruction of Utumno under the Ages of Stars, and later the War of Wrath (No Text) <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [7/19 @ 5:12] (0/0)
The destruction of Beleriand is not before the first age, anyway. <Curious> [7/19 @ 5:05] (1/1)

Thanks for the correction, still have images in my head rather than the full sequence... <StormCrowTheGrey> [7/19 @ 5:14] (0/0)

There is only one thing... <Watson> [7/19 @ 5:05] (2/3)

My muscian friend also found this concept incredible... <StormCrowTheGrey> [7/19 @ 5:12] (0/0)
You are hearing it! Just not all of it. (No Text) <Curious> [7/19 @ 5:06] (1/1)

Yes, but... <Watson> [7/19 @ 8:50] (0/0)

Can anyone explain why Tolkien used no "J" names? <Curious> [7/19 @ 4:35] (2/4)

Because HIS first name started with "J"? (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [7/19 @ 21:25] (0/0)
The language he invented... <Watson> [7/19 @ 4:44] (2/2)

Scandinavian "J"s <Caleniel> [7/19 @ 5:59] (0/0)
Oh, and you might check... <Watson> [7/19 @ 4:45] (0/0)

OT: Attn. Watson <NZ Strider> [7/18 @ 21:05] (1/1)

Possibly <Watson> [7/18 @ 21:17] (0/0)

Q. Which elven race did Sauron take form of to become "fair and wise" to the elves in the Second Age. <Nemain> [7/18 @ 20:23] (3/9)

Not an Elf, but... <PhantomS> [7/19 @ 1:17] (1/2)

I don't think he had "lost" any form at that time. <Curious> [7/19 @ 4:24] (1/1)

Agreed...after the long Silence of the Valar during The First Age <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [7/19 @ 8:27] (0/0)

Right, the Vanyar stayed in Aman; now as to Sauron <NZ Strider> [7/18 @ 20:46] (1/4)

Were there wizards around at that time? Does seem a logical choice. (No Text) <Nemain> [7/19 @ 16:40] (1/3)

No. Tolkien suggests that <NZ Strider> [7/19 @ 16:59] (2/2)

I always wondered if the Vala didn't just copy... <Reverend> [7/20 @ 18:15] (0/0)
Then Sauron was perhaps more cunning that one assumed (me included). (No Text) <Nemain> [7/19 @ 17:11] (0/0)

Since he was a shape changer, <Curious> [7/18 @ 20:44] (0/0)

Elves <Legolas's_Girl> [7/18 @ 19:59] (3/8)

Thingol also paid dwarves with pearls <Curious> [7/18 @ 21:13] (1/1)

C�rdan collected them from the beaches :) (No Text) <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [7/19 @ 5:14] (0/0)

UT has an interesting reference... <Reverend> [7/18 @ 20:22] (0/0)
As for the killing or stealing... <ZG> [7/18 @ 20:11] (2/4)

Maeglin got executed <Arador> [7/18 @ 20:30] (1/1)

Eol, not Maeglin (his son). (No Text) <Reverend> [7/19 @ 5:38] (0/0)

In addition, since the Elves in northern <NZ Strider> [7/18 @ 20:27] (1/1)

Yes, I'm new. <ZG> [7/18 @ 21:24] (0/0)

Q. Is there any references to any events beyond Fourth Age 120 <Nemain> [7/18 @ 18:52] (1/4)

There are a few references, but not very many. <NZ Strider> [7/18 @ 19:01] (1/3)

Also, in year 172 of the Fourth Age, <Curious> [7/18 @ 21:26] (1/2)

That is a great little reference. (No Text) <Nemain> [7/19 @ 17:17] (1/1)

And..... <Elfinrider> [7/20 @ 10:34] (0/0)

Elf Kids, Female Dwarfs and the Three Elven Rings! Oh MY! (Story Spoiler - ROTK) <ElfLordNick> [7/18 @ 17:37] (7/8)

Thanks <ElfLordNick> [7/19 @ 6:51] (0/0)
Probable reasons <PhantomS> [7/19 @ 1:30] (0/0)
Since others have addressed the serious questions.. <Morwen> [7/18 @ 20:41] (0/0)
Since the others have answered <NZ Strider> [7/18 @ 20:30] (0/0)
I have even more time... <ZG> [7/18 @ 19:39] (0/0)
i have a little more time apparently <Ehtemir> [7/18 @ 18:45] (0/0)
So many questions, so little time <Blue Wizard> [7/18 @ 18:07] (1/1)

But... she shaved off her beard?! (No Text) <Caleniel> [7/19 @ 0:35] (0/0)

Sadly, not LoTR related <ThorinStonehelm> [7/18 @ 16:16] (7/7)

Good works of fantasy <Stanislaus Bocian> [7/19 @ 6:04] (0/0)
I would suggest... <arakin> [7/19 @ 2:14] (0/0)
My all time favourite (but one) is The Earth Sea quartet by Ursula LeGuin (No Text) <Olorin of the West> [7/19 @ 1:33] (0/0)
C.S. Friedman's books are great. <Blindleader> [7/18 @ 21:02] (0/0)
The Deed of Paksenarrion by Elizabeth Moon, <Curious> [7/18 @ 20:37] (0/0)
Here's some ideas: <Nimrodel > [7/18 @ 16:40] (0/0)
I can't help you in much the fantasy genre <Blue Wizard> [7/18 @ 16:23] (0/0)

The Ring: what would its bearers powers actually be? <Nightfall> [7/18 @ 14:15] (5/6)

Powers of the One Ring <mithrandirluthien> [7/21 @ 14:12] (0/0)
maybe i can add something to this <Ehtemir> [7/18 @ 18:53] (0/0)
One quick additional point <NZ Strider> [7/18 @ 18:29] (0/0)
Frodo does claim it, in a limited way, with Gollum. <Curious> [7/18 @ 16:13] (0/0)
Gollum <Eledhwen> [7/18 @ 14:30] (1/1)

More in theory than pracsis <Nightfall> [7/19 @ 4:10] (0/0)

A plea for a little more civility on this board <NZ Strider> [7/18 @ 13:29] (8/37)

*Smokering gallops up late as usual* <Smokering> [7/21 @ 0:41] (3/3)

You are very welcome, Smokering <NZ Strider> [7/21 @ 14:39] (0/0)
Um, well, normally when you post something like <Draupne> [7/21 @ 10:12] (0/0)
Remember the standards are different on Main. <Curious> [7/21 @ 5:09] (0/0)

IMHO this board is wonderful. <Karen> [7/19 @ 7:05] (3/5)

I agree, that's why I'm still around. (No Text) <cabbage'n'taters> [7/19 @ 21:41] (0/0)
The board really is wonderful, <NZ Strider> [7/19 @ 17:41] (0/0)
Oh, and one thing I especially treasure... <Karen> [7/19 @ 7:14] (1/2)

We need more Chinese members. (No Text) <Curious> [7/19 @ 8:19] (1/1)

OT There were these two Hittites named Sven and Olie... <Karen> [7/20 @ 7:27] (0/0)

Thank you, point taken <Caleniel> [7/19 @ 0:29] (1/1)

Thank you. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [7/19 @ 17:43] (0/0)

Thank you NZS <Altaira> [7/18 @ 20:51] (2/3)

You're welcome. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [7/18 @ 22:55] (0/0)
To be honest... <Watson> [7/18 @ 21:15] (1/1)

Agreed <Altaira> [7/18 @ 21:32] (0/0)

I appreciate this mostly friendly message board <Faerie23> [7/18 @ 16:35] (2/3)

As a side point, <Ataahua> [7/18 @ 17:21] (1/1)

That one's wonderful! (No Text) <NZ Strider> [7/18 @ 17:51] (0/0)

Its friendliness makes it such a nice place to visit and to post in. Long may it stay that way. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [7/18 @ 16:56] (0/0)

I want to thank you for saying this better... <Reverend> [7/18 @ 15:10] (1/1)

Thank you. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [7/18 @ 15:48] (0/0)

It is a very difficult line to tread <Blue Wizard> [7/18 @ 14:35] (1/7)

I understand how you feel. <NZ Strider> [7/18 @ 15:09] (2/6)

As to not responding, <Ataahua> [7/18 @ 15:28] (1/4)

I very much agree <NZ Strider> [7/18 @ 15:53] (1/3)

Only if... <Watson> [7/18 @ 21:07] (1/2)

What you describe <NZ Strider> [7/18 @ 22:38] (1/1)

I do respect... <Watson> [7/19 @ 4:38] (0/0)

I suspect that it was out of deference <Blue Wizard> [7/18 @ 15:18] (0/0)

I think the key is to focus on Tolkien's views. <Curious> [7/18 @ 14:01] (4/6)

That is sometimes easy, and other times not <Blue Wizard> [7/18 @ 17:26] (1/1)

Well as a matter of fact <Curious> [7/18 @ 21:21] (0/0)

I see it pretty much the same as you. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [7/18 @ 15:47] (0/0)
Yes, <Ataahua> [7/18 @ 14:14] (0/0)
Herself <Eledhwen> [7/18 @ 14:09] (1/1)

Oops. Thanks. (No Text) <Curious> [7/18 @ 15:59] (0/0)

Really good book... <Arwen_Undomiel> [7/18 @ 11:14] (1/1)

I got that for Christmas... <Karen> [7/18 @ 12:08] (0/0)

A question about dwarfe names <Draupne> [7/18 @ 9:38] (2/6)

Dwarf names <Stanislaus Bocian> [7/18 @ 16:03] (1/1)

Yes. Quick note on "Oakenshield" <NZ Strider> [7/18 @ 18:40] (0/0)

That extra e is silent <Draupne> [7/18 @ 9:46] (2/3)

"Who can turn a can, into a cane ?"... <Kiskadee> [7/18 @ 11:30] (1/1)

Yay, Tom Lehrer! <Karen> [7/18 @ 12:13] (0/0)

What about Dori, Ori and Nori? <Eledhwen> [7/18 @ 10:38] (0/0)

UT: The Quest of Erebor -- The Map of Thror <Idril Celebrindal> [7/18 @ 8:33] (4/9)

Once Thorin saw the map... <Altaira> [7/18 @ 21:01] (0/0)
My thoughts <NZ Strider> [7/18 @ 20:13] (0/0)
The Dwarves knew they needed the map and the key <Morwen> [7/18 @ 9:29] (1/4)

Didn't they also want a 14th member of the party? <Entmaiden> [7/18 @ 15:09] (1/3)

Very true! I had forgotten the lucky number. (No Text) <Morwen> [7/18 @ 20:16] (1/2)

Say; why, pre-Judas, would 13 be unlucky? (No Text) <Reverend> [7/18 @ 20:27] (1/1)

Excellent point! Never thought of that! (No Text) <Entmaiden> [7/19 @ 17:36] (0/0)

Maybe the fact that Gandalf had met Thror <Draupne> [7/18 @ 9:11] (1/1)

Isn't that what Gandalf said himself? <Arathorn> [7/18 @ 16:55] (0/0)

UT: The Quest of Erebor -- Burglar Baggins? <Idril Celebrindal> [7/18 @ 8:30] (4/10)

The term "burglar" also involves <NZ Strider> [7/18 @ 18:51] (1/1)

I love it! (No Text) <notlost> [7/19 @ 14:40] (0/0)

One of the dwarves substituted "Treasure Hunter" for "Burglar" <Entmaiden> [7/18 @ 15:04] (0/0)
I always thought that the "burglar" designation <Morwen> [7/18 @ 9:15] (1/2)

I agree <Eledhwen> [7/18 @ 10:34] (1/1)

Well, Frodo burgled mushrooms. <Morwen> [7/18 @ 10:41] (0/0)

From Gandalf... <Attercop> [7/18 @ 9:07] (1/3)

They were convinced that he was a burglar <Draupne> [7/18 @ 9:15] (1/2)

Hmm... <Attercop> [7/18 @ 9:23] (1/1)

They must have had a notion <Draupne> [7/18 @ 9:43] (0/0)

Question on Sauron and the Ring <Mrs. Boromir> [7/18 @ 8:30] (3/4)

Thank you, all. <Mrs. Boromir> [7/19 @ 8:51] (0/0)
In addition to what the others have said <NZ Strider> [7/18 @ 18:16] (0/0)
Only mortals it seems are transported into the shadow world... <Gil-galad Of L�ndon> [7/18 @ 9:13] (1/1)

And since Sauron made the ring... <Uitlander> [7/18 @ 10:04] (0/0)

Help! Re next week's UT chapter <Eledhwen> [7/18 @ 7:46] (1/2)

I'll cover for you. <Curious> [7/18 @ 7:56] (1/1)

Yes <Eledhwen> [7/18 @ 10:39] (0/0)

2 questions please if anyone could help <StormCrowTheGrey> [7/18 @ 6:35] (1/4)

Well... <Watson> [7/18 @ 6:39] (1/3)

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