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Foil means leaf, <Curious> [9/10 @ 17:29] (0/0)
My own UUT <Kimi> [9/10 @ 16:36] (0/0)
Aromatherapeutic herbs: (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [9/10 @ 14:19] (1/1)

Thanks, BTW <Golfimbul> [9/10 @ 14:48] (0/0)

Thanks, that makes sense. (No Text) <Golfimbul> [9/10 @ 11:56] (0/0)

No, no, no! Gandalf is genuinely stumped! <Curious> [9/10 @ 10:11] (8/16)

Aragorn's Moment <Lady of Riddermark> [9/12 @ 15:43] (0/0)
great points <gullygilly> [9/11 @ 4:26] (0/0)
I like that! (No Text) <Kimi> [9/10 @ 16:09] (0/0)
More on Aragorn the Healer <Arquen> [9/10 @ 15:19] (2/6)

Interesting. I had forgotten that the Elessar... <Kathira> [9/10 @ 16:40] (0/0)
Perhaps we can agree <Curious> [9/10 @ 16:26] (1/4)

Not quite yet. <Arquen> [9/10 @ 18:58] (1/3)

I don't think <nerdanel50> [9/10 @ 23:04] (1/2)

My concern... <Arquen> [9/11 @ 12:54] (1/1)

Faramir's fever <Curious> [9/11 @ 16:11] (0/0)

More on Gandalf the healer. <Curious> [9/10 @ 13:46] (0/0)
Still not convinced <Arquen> [9/10 @ 12:13] (1/1)

Well, <Curious> [9/10 @ 13:02] (0/0)

He may be stumped, but... <Cressida> [9/10 @ 10:44] (1/1)

It's not clear <Curious> [9/10 @ 11:45] (0/0)

I hate to do an "I agree" post, but I agree. (No Text) <Kathira> [9/10 @ 10:41] (0/0)

Gandalf the White Liar? Nooo... <PhantomS> [9/10 @ 7:58] (0/0)
The House of the Setting Sun <gullygilly> [9/10 @ 5:50] (0/0)
For the record, I love Ioreth <Merryk> [9/10 @ 0:23] (0/0)
Gandalf: Agent Provacateur <wajeff> [9/9 @ 22:26] (1/1)

Just because... <notlost> [9/9 @ 23:48] (0/0)

Gandalf waited because <hatster> [9/9 @ 22:08] (1/1)

I think Gandalf's healing <Princess of Geekland> [9/10 @ 13:06] (0/0)

I'm starting the I.A.S. <Golfimbul> [9/9 @ 22:03] (2/5)

You know, I like her too, kind <Princess of Geekland> [9/10 @ 13:52] (2/3)

Ioreth, the new Bombadil. <Curious> [9/10 @ 15:07] (1/1)

I think the Gaffer..... <Golfimbul> [9/10 @ 15:29] (0/0)

Even JRRT is not perfect... <Golfimbul> [9/10 @ 14:02] (0/0)

Aack! Don't hurt me! <Doorwarden of Theoden> [9/9 @ 22:06] (0/0)

thoughts <Doorwarden of Theoden> [9/9 @ 21:59] (1/3)

Why do you say she's a fool? <Golfimbul> [9/9 @ 22:06] (1/2)

Deep concern she might have, <Doorwarden of Theoden> [9/11 @ 18:05] (1/1)

Fair enough.... <Golfimbul> [9/11 @ 19:27] (0/0)

some answers <drogo_drogo> [9/9 @ 21:55] (0/0)

Three Rings for Elven Kings..... <Earawen Lomiel> [9/9 @ 19:26] (3/3)

poetic licence as well as <Ring's wrath> [9/10 @ 0:45] (0/0)
Sauron's plan <Ransom> [9/9 @ 21:22] (0/0)
Poetic licence, perhaps? <Gwynfor> [9/9 @ 20:23] (0/0)

Another Q about Aragorn and Arwen <Smeagol68> [9/9 @ 16:59] (2/6)

They call him Half-elven <stupid-jar-head> [9/9 @ 17:48] (1/3)

that is so in that one case, but <Ring's wrath> [9/10 @ 0:48] (2/2)

Other two? <PhantomS> [9/10 @ 13:45] (0/0)
Dior Eluchil <Orm Irian> [9/10 @ 6:55] (0/0)

Pretty sure the child would be <beren_boy> [9/9 @ 17:08] (1/1)

yes... <drogo_drogo> [9/9 @ 18:29] (0/0)

Tolkien: a Biography by Humphrey Carpenter <Ginger> [9/9 @ 15:40] (3/4)

If you are interested in the writing, <Celandine Brandybuck> [9/10 @ 13:22] (0/0)
A good read. <Kimi> [9/10 @ 0:12] (0/0)
Next, I recommend his Letters. <Curious> [9/9 @ 16:37] (1/1)

These sound interesting <Smeagol68> [9/9 @ 16:53] (0/0)

Kissing cousins <Elfstarbrow> [9/9 @ 13:07] (1/2)

I'd be surprised <Eledhwen> [9/9 @ 14:52] (1/1)

Well.... <Nimrodel > [9/9 @ 22:12] (0/0)

The Houses of Healing #5: The Black Shadow <notlost> [9/9 @ 8:49] (8/20)

My answers <Princess of Geekland> [9/10 @ 12:55] (0/0)
Herblore and more <Dame Ioreth > [9/9 @ 17:01] (2/2)

I wonder how <Merryk> [9/9 @ 23:58] (0/0)
Interesting! <notlost> [9/9 @ 23:46] (0/0)

"Weariness, grief..., a wound, and over all the "Black Breath" <erather> [9/9 @ 16:40] (2/2)

There were nazgul around during the retreat <Cressida> [9/10 @ 10:09] (0/0)
Apparently... <Morwen> [9/10 @ 9:33] (0/0)

fire and ice <Doorwarden of Theoden> [9/9 @ 14:59] (0/0)
Gondor knows about Morgul-blades. <Curious> [9/9 @ 12:32] (0/0)
Quick notes on the Black Shadow and the Black Death <drogo_drogo> [9/9 @ 10:08] (5/8)

another link (No Text - Link Inside) <Arquen> [9/9 @ 15:26] (0/0)
first link (No Text - Link Inside) <Arquen> [9/9 @ 15:24] (1/1)

Thanks for the links, and... <notlost> [9/9 @ 16:42] (0/0)

Thanks for that. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [9/9 @ 15:13] (0/0)
Just to add a bit... <Arquen> [9/9 @ 11:53] (0/0)
Fascinating, but one big difference. <Curious> [9/9 @ 11:47] (2/2)

Hmmm <gullygilly> [9/9 @ 18:11] (0/0)
Darn it, Curious... <notlost> [9/9 @ 16:43] (0/0)

my thoughts... <wajeff> [9/9 @ 9:50] (0/0)
quick thoughts <gullygilly> [9/9 @ 9:48] (0/0)

The Houses of Healing #4: Into Pippin’s Head, and Enter Gandalf <notlost> [9/9 @ 8:47] (6/10)

Pippin's resourcefulness <erather> [9/9 @ 16:14] (0/0)
Gandalf may realize that Glorfindel <Curious> [9/9 @ 15:09] (1/2)

Insert Ring Question ....here. <PhantomS> [9/10 @ 13:59] (1/1)

It depends on the Ring. <Curious> [9/10 @ 15:11] (0/0)

A thought or two <NZ Strider> [9/9 @ 14:49] (0/0)
hobbit sense <Doorwarden of Theoden> [9/9 @ 14:39] (0/0)
quick thoughts <drogo_drogo> [9/9 @ 9:38] (2/2)

You speak for me. <Princess of Geekland> [9/9 @ 14:25] (0/0)
hey! we're both trying to be quick <gullygilly> [9/9 @ 9:51] (0/0)

Thoughts <Morwen> [9/9 @ 9:24] (0/0)

Arwen and Aragorn <Rinoxus> [9/9 @ 2:26] (1/4)

Not exactly... <NZ Strider> [9/9 @ 2:40] (1/3)

Don't Forget.. <Sirithdarion> [9/9 @ 5:08] (1/2)

This is good to mention <Meira> [9/9 @ 12:02] (1/1)

That's to bad <Rinoxus> [9/10 @ 11:26] (0/0)

Did heroes <Golfimbul> [9/8 @ 23:10] (7/15)

Yes, individuals did play huge roles... <oloin> [9/10 @ 11:16] (0/0)
Perhaps a medieval character <beren_boy> [9/9 @ 13:44] (1/1)

Alexander the Great would be another example. (No Text) <Golfimbul> [9/9 @ 16:42] (0/0)

In undisciplined battles, such as <Curious> [9/9 @ 11:06] (1/1)

Addendum. <Curious> [9/9 @ 15:28] (0/0)

Maybe in isolated incidents. <Methuselah> [9/9 @ 10:00] (0/0)
You mean... <notlost> [9/9 @ 0:40] (1/1)

I'm not sure if Achilles was real.... <Golfimbul> [9/9 @ 1:16] (0/0)

Clarify please? <Kimi> [9/8 @ 23:25] (1/5)

Ah, you're right. <Nimrodel > [9/8 @ 23:56] (2/4)

I was looking.... <Golfimbul> [9/9 @ 1:13] (1/2)

"Look, there's Jackson, standing like a stone wall!" <Nimrodel > [9/9 @ 10:17] (1/1)

good examples, thanks (No Text) <Golfimbul> [9/9 @ 11:13] (0/0)

Not so much right as confused :-) (No Text) <Kimi> [9/9 @ 0:22] (0/0)

Of course. <Nimrodel > [9/8 @ 23:19] (0/0)

The Houses of Healing #3: The Perils and Perks of Being Overlooked <notlost> [9/8 @ 22:46] (11/19)

3 slightly different angles <nerdanel50> [9/9 @ 13:56] (1/1)

I really like your point <Merryk> [9/10 @ 0:35] (0/0)

lean on me, when you're not strong <drogo_drogo> [9/9 @ 7:30] (0/0)
to rejoice in being overlooked <FantasyFan> [9/9 @ 7:18] (0/0)
Not much to add before coffee-- except Love, love, love <gullygilly> [9/9 @ 4:56] (0/0)
I can't add much, but just <NZ Strider> [9/9 @ 3:01] (1/1)

Oh yes! <Kimi> [9/9 @ 3:22] (0/0)

i guess one other obvious parallel <Takeo> [9/9 @ 0:58] (0/0)
oh and about "lad," C. S. Lewis <hatster> [9/8 @ 23:31] (1/1)

sad and true (No Text) <Merryk> [9/9 @ 0:22] (0/0)

thoughts <Doorwarden of Theoden> [9/8 @ 23:26] (0/0)
given the choice, they do not hide <hatster> [9/8 @ 23:25] (3/4)

Legolas and Gimli commit themselves... <Kathira> [9/9 @ 13:05] (0/0)
Everything that you said. <gullygilly> [9/9 @ 4:17] (0/0)
blending into the woodwork <Doorwarden of Theoden> [9/8 @ 23:41] (1/1)

Ah but Merry still wants to go back <hatster> [9/8 @ 23:50] (0/0)

lad and lad <Golfimbul> [9/8 @ 23:20] (0/0)
Merry vs Pippin <Dame Ioreth > [9/8 @ 23:19] (1/1)

what she said ;) (No Text) <Entmaiden> [9/8 @ 23:59] (0/0)

Whatever shall I wear? <irpacynot> [9/8 @ 19:35] (4/6)

Thanks for the replies, folk. Will revisit FOTR yet again and try and check that out. (No Text) <irpacynot> [9/9 @ 8:44] (0/0)
Their underwear's invisible. <Kimi> [9/9 @ 0:36] (2/2)

No doubt the source of the foul odor.... <Kathira> [9/9 @ 11:13] (0/0)
I always liked the image <Curious> [9/9 @ 10:46] (0/0)

Different rings, different powers. <Nimrodel > [9/9 @ 0:00] (0/0)
special mordor garb <Doorwarden of Theoden> [9/8 @ 20:08] (0/0)

The Houses of Healing #2: Reunited, and it Feels so Good <notlost> [9/8 @ 9:50] (11/15)

No I'm not hungry...what's for supper? <gullygilly> [9/8 @ 20:11] (0/0)
I really have nothing to add... <Seillib> [9/8 @ 19:20] (1/1)

I agree. <Morwen> [9/9 @ 9:45] (0/0)

I do think Pippin's being quite sensible here <Kimi> [9/8 @ 19:03] (2/2)

Pippin has news, too <Orm Irian> [9/9 @ 4:33] (0/0)
Exactly <Merryk> [9/9 @ 0:19] (0/0)

Translation for the Americans: <Curious> [9/8 @ 18:23] (0/0)
The pause that refreshes... <Arquen> [9/8 @ 17:32] (0/0)
friends reunited at last <Choice of Lúthien> [9/8 @ 17:01] (0/0)
Reunited, and it's understood <nerdanel50> [9/8 @ 15:26] (0/0)
Pippin brings Merry's hobbit-ness back <Entmaiden> [9/8 @ 12:52] (0/0)
Hobbit friendship <Dame Ioreth > [9/8 @ 11:16] (0/0)
Hobbit Nature <Erudil> [9/8 @ 10:28] (1/1)

You and gullygilly said it all. (No Text) <Princess of Geekland> [9/9 @ 14:20] (0/0)

hobbits being hobbits <drogo_drogo> [9/8 @ 10:28] (0/0)

The Houses of Healing #1: Play Misty for Me <notlost> [9/8 @ 9:48] (11/26)

Sometimes, a banana is just a banana.... <Takeo> [9/9 @ 0:36] (1/1)

Ooh, I like that # 3 UUT! (No Text) <nerdanel50> [9/10 @ 23:07] (0/0)

Misty vision <Morwen> [9/8 @ 23:18] (0/0)
A king is a king <Doorwarden of Theoden> [9/8 @ 19:59] (1/2)

reverence for Theoden <Menelwyn> [9/8 @ 21:31] (1/1)

Well, that too, of course :) <Doorwarden of Theoden> [9/8 @ 22:41] (0/0)

Mystifying answer <gullygilly> [9/8 @ 19:54] (0/0)
That mist goes back one more chapter: <nerdanel50> [9/8 @ 14:32] (0/0)
Some quick thoughts... <NZ Strider> [9/8 @ 13:37] (1/12)

Thanks for that image! <notlost> [9/8 @ 15:00] (1/11)

Minas Tirith makes no sense. <Curious> [9/8 @ 16:59] (3/10)

Are we ever told <Cressida> [9/10 @ 10:50] (0/0)
This is undoubtedly a dumb question, but (No Text) <notlost> [9/9 @ 0:33] (1/2)

Gee, it was so dumb... <notlost> [9/9 @ 23:38] (1/1)

I wonder <Curious> [9/10 @ 1:11] (0/0)

Thebes had seven gates . . . <Pukel-man> [9/8 @ 22:11] (2/5)

btw, Pukel-man <notlost> [9/9 @ 0:09] (1/1)

I wish I had something to say . . . <Pukel-man> [9/9 @ 0:18] (0/0)

Thebes had <Curious> [9/8 @ 23:18] (1/2)

My point was . . . <Pukel-man> [9/8 @ 23:55] (1/1)

Seven pillars <NZ Strider> [9/9 @ 0:02] (0/0)

Answers and thoughts <Altaira> [9/8 @ 11:37] (0/0)
For Merry, the mist is a nightmare. <Curious> [9/8 @ 11:25] (0/0)
Mists and moods <Dame Ioreth > [9/8 @ 11:05] (0/0)
Even countries with no tradition of royalty.... <Kathira> [9/8 @ 10:26] (0/0)
mist, fallen kings, and circles <drogo_drogo> [9/8 @ 10:19] (0/0)

Pronunciation of 'Morannon' <Works of Feanor> [9/8 @ 5:35] (2/3)

and welcome to TORN and the Reading Room (No Text) <hatster> [9/8 @ 14:36] (0/0)
It depends where you place the emPHAsis. <Gwynfor> [9/8 @ 5:56] (1/1)

More AHn nohn <Ostadan> [9/8 @ 10:47] (0/0)

Interesting Question about Gollum <Sith_Ringbearer> [9/7 @ 23:56] (6/6)

I agree with everybody, plus <nerdanel50> [9/8 @ 15:07] (0/0)
Ring in overdrive <drogo_drogo> [9/8 @ 7:16] (0/0)
I agree with those below and <gullygilly> [9/8 @ 5:48] (0/0)
Following the voice <notlost> [9/8 @ 0:25] (0/0)
Gollum sees Frodo put it on. <Nimrodel > [9/8 @ 0:24] (0/0)
Blind Man's Bluff? <Merryk> [9/8 @ 0:11] (0/0)

Introduction to Chapter VIII Discussion: The Houses of Healing <notlost> [9/7 @ 22:57] (16/32)

It's good to be back! <Kendig> [9/10 @ 0:21] (0/0)
He can heal because his blood is blue... <Takeo> [9/8 @ 21:53] (2/2)

Dr Aragorn <PhantomS> [9/9 @ 12:01] (0/0)
I would think Galadriel could have <Curious> [9/9 @ 10:35] (0/0)

Hands of a healer <Morwen> [9/8 @ 21:44] (0/0)
It would be too cynical of me to suggest <nerdanel50> [9/8 @ 15:00] (0/0)
Only Human... <Arquen> [9/8 @ 12:32] (2/3)

miruvoir (or some varient spelling thereof) <Doorwarden of Theoden> [9/8 @ 19:42] (1/1)

Miruvor was from Rivendell... <Suni> [9/9 @ 16:19] (0/0)

With regards to Gandalf...... <mallorn leaf> [9/8 @ 16:37] (0/0)

I love this chapter! <Dame Ioreth > [9/8 @ 10:50] (0/0)
An understated entrance <Altaira> [9/8 @ 10:32] (0/0)
*peeks carefully into RR* <JewelTook> [9/8 @ 9:04] (0/0)
Sonds good <drogo_drogo> [9/8 @ 7:06] (1/1)

The land and the king are one... <Kathira> [9/8 @ 9:38] (0/0)

A heirarchy of heroes <Acathalion> [9/8 @ 6:21] (2/4)

Nice points <Altaira> [9/8 @ 10:47] (0/0)
Yes, Aragorn is not flawless. <Curious> [9/8 @ 10:14] (1/2)

Heroes and flaws <notlost> [9/8 @ 12:19] (1/1)

Hero can mean <Curious> [9/8 @ 13:26] (0/0)

Yes, and off to a great start <gullygilly> [9/8 @ 5:39] (1/2)

a-ha moments? <Gwynfor> [9/8 @ 6:01] (1/1)

My sociological background <gullygilly> [9/8 @ 6:28] (0/0)

Looking forward to it as well... <NZ Strider> [9/8 @ 2:10] (0/0)
Aragorn as change manager <Gwynfor> [9/8 @ 2:06] (0/0)
How unique is it, <Merryk> [9/8 @ 1:02] (1/2)

It's called the New Testament! <Curious> [9/8 @ 8:28] (1/1)

Addendum. Apparently St. Louis IX, <Curious> [9/8 @ 12:52] (0/0)

I found this cute fan pic (No Text - Link Inside) <Golfimbul> [9/8 @ 0:31] (1/1)

Thanks--I'd love to compare it to a representation of the similar scene w/ Frodo and Sam (No Text) <notlost> [9/8 @ 12:21] (0/0)

Looking forward to it! <Entmaiden> [9/7 @ 23:30] (1/1)

I need to re-read the chapter <Verbena> [9/7 @ 23:38] (0/0)

anduril <Celebdil> [9/7 @ 22:33] (2/2)

No fuss about it in the book. <Nimrodel > [9/8 @ 0:28] (0/0)
In the book... <Gwynfor> [9/7 @ 22:38] (0/0)

sort of OT--Lewis Carroll -- reminded by the NYT reviews <hatster> [9/7 @ 20:45] (0/0)

question about wizards <threetoedtreesloth> [9/7 @ 19:50] (2/7)

Istari <Gwynfor> [9/7 @ 20:48] (1/3)

Radagast? <Verbena> [9/7 @ 23:45] (1/2)

Yes. <Nimrodel > [9/8 @ 0:32] (1/1)

Radagast... <Gwynfor> [9/8 @ 1:40] (0/0)

5 wizards <eldarheru> [9/7 @ 20:06] (1/2)

possible Silmarillion spoilers above (No Text) <eldarheru> [9/7 @ 20:07] (1/1)

no worrries, spoilers not necessary here <drogo_drogo> [9/7 @ 20:32] (0/0)

Original book reviews of LOTR and The Hobbit... <Kathira> [9/7 @ 11:58] (3/3)

Thank you, thank you, thank you <Merryk> [9/7 @ 23:12] (0/0)
Yes; they are interesting. <NZ Strider> [9/7 @ 16:49] (0/0)
Thanks <Verbena> [9/7 @ 15:57] (0/0)

Elven Rings <PhantomS> [9/7 @ 4:01] (7/35)

From the Silmarillion <Ransom> [9/8 @ 18:13] (0/0)
From Letter #131 <Acathalion> [9/8 @ 4:52] (1/2)

So, it would seem there are "default' and 'user defined' powers. <Hama of Rohan> [9/8 @ 16:54] (1/1)

Sounds good <Acathalion> [9/9 @ 10:34] (0/0)

Really? <WraithofESM> [9/8 @ 1:24] (0/0)
Are shields considered weapons? <Cyberia> [9/7 @ 16:22] (1/1)

If you watch TTT <WraithofESM> [9/8 @ 1:17] (0/0)

Just a point... <beren_boy> [9/7 @ 6:43] (2/3)

Actually <gullygilly> [9/7 @ 10:02] (1/1)

Well.... <beren_boy> [9/8 @ 12:47] (0/0)

Precisely my point, old chap! <Gwynfor> [9/7 @ 6:51] (0/0)

Galadriel protects Lothlorien <hatster> [9/7 @ 6:23] (2/16)

time and UUT on the Elven Rings <drogo_drogo> [9/7 @ 10:13] (4/12)

continued from below.. <oloin> [9/8 @ 15:05] (1/4)

If I recall - some Letters suggest they lost their power. <Hama of Rohan> [9/8 @ 16:57] (1/3)

Letters 144 and 181 <Hama of Rohan> [9/9 @ 0:23] (1/2)

OK...I believe you, but... <oloin> [9/9 @ 10:32] (1/1)

If I had to guess, yes. <Hama of Rohan> [9/9 @ 10:54] (0/0)

I'm not convinced.. (No Text) <oloin> [9/8 @ 15:00] (0/0)
Tolkien Made a Diagram <Ostadan> [9/8 @ 10:57] (0/0)
Thanks <gullygilly> [9/7 @ 11:49] (1/4)

no problemo on typo-- <drogo_drogo> [9/7 @ 20:15] (1/3)

hey! as drogodrogodrogodrogo you could... <spongebob hobbitpants> [9/7 @ 22:00] (2/2)

This is true <gullygilly> [9/9 @ 5:57] (0/0)
no glares from this quarter <hatster> [9/7 @ 22:20] (0/0)

Time slip? <Gwynfor> [9/7 @ 6:36] (2/2)

Yes. Months ago <gullygilly> [9/7 @ 9:35] (0/0)
exactly the kind of thing I was thinking of (No Text) <hatster> [9/7 @ 7:53] (0/0)

Elven rings <Gwynfor> [9/7 @ 5:27] (1/6)

Deeper meaning <PhantomS> [9/7 @ 5:59] (1/5)

Wearing... <Gwynfor> [9/7 @ 6:43] (1/4)

Feanor was pretty possessive about the Silmarils <Doorwarden of Theoden> [9/7 @ 12:36] (1/3)

Feanor's possessiveness... <Gwynfor> [9/7 @ 20:51] (1/2)

You can't be possessive with knowledge <Doorwarden of Theoden> [9/8 @ 20:15] (1/1)

Posession is .9 of the law <PhantomS> [9/10 @ 4:15] (0/0)

An Obervation or Two (Mini-Spoiler - ROTK) <Verbena> [9/7 @ 1:38] (2/2)

Boy, are you going to have fun <Merryk> [9/8 @ 0:44] (0/0)
I don't remember who it was here <hatster> [9/7 @ 5:42] (0/0)

Silmarillion wild goose chase <Nariel Singollo> [9/6 @ 20:40] (2/3)

I have one. <Hama of Rohan> [9/8 @ 18:37] (1/1)

Hmmm interesting <Nariel Singollo> [9/8 @ 21:29] (0/0)

Sil limited edition <drogo_drogo> [9/7 @ 10:31] (0/0)

wat does quenta mean (No Text) <Downtown> [9/6 @ 17:26] (1/1)

It means "tale" <drogo_drogo> [9/6 @ 17:32] (0/0)

Was JRR influenced by Hemmingway at all? Is that even possible? <Arwen_2 > [9/6 @ 15:44] (3/14)

Dollars to doughnuts JRRT never read EH. <Nimrodel > [9/7 @ 12:18] (0/0)
I would doubt there is any influence on JRRT <drogo_drogo> [9/6 @ 17:27] (1/11)

you mean... <notlost> [9/6 @ 18:01] (1/10)

"The Riders of Rohan" by Ernest Hemingway.. <drogo_drogo> [9/6 @ 18:33] (7/9)

LOL! <Acathalion> [9/8 @ 4:12] (0/0)
That style of writing should pare LOTR down <Ataahua> [9/8 @ 1:56] (0/0)
I'm sure most people have seen this already. <Atlas> [9/8 @ 1:26] (1/1)

A more organized link: (No Text - Link Inside) <Curious> [9/8 @ 8:34] (0/0)

Oooh, this could be <notlost> [9/7 @ 18:13] (0/0)
*giggle* Very good! <NZ Strider> [9/7 @ 16:55] (0/0)
*snert* <Nimrodel > [9/7 @ 12:16] (0/0)
*chuckles a bit* <Arwen_2 > [9/6 @ 18:39] (1/1)

I know, I'm being unfair but I can't help it :-) (No Text) <drogo_drogo> [9/6 @ 18:46] (0/0)

I don't know <gullygilly> [9/6 @ 16:33] (0/0)

Can anyone speak/translate elvish? <Arwen_2 > [9/6 @ 15:15] (6/15)

Try ardalambion.com <Erufaildon> [9/7 @ 5:32] (0/0)
Here you have my bugbear <Eledhwen> [9/6 @ 18:24] (2/4)

It's not like it's useful... <Gwynfor> [9/7 @ 7:12] (1/2)

Seriously? <Eledhwen> [9/7 @ 14:09] (1/1)

no, worse, there was the ad <hatster> [9/7 @ 18:06] (0/0)

Dear lord, not another bugbear ... <Arwen_2 > [9/6 @ 20:33] (0/0)

Also... <Aragorn_Elessar> [9/6 @ 16:45] (0/0)
Accidentally deleted this message earlier ... <Arwen_2 > [9/6 @ 16:41] (1/2)

If you can't do ë with the way provided below... <eldarheru> [9/6 @ 23:01] (1/1)

Ha ha, look: ë! Thanks! 8'P (No Text) <Arwen_2 > [9/6 @ 23:27] (0/0)

Here are a few links that may help you. <erather> [9/6 @ 15:38] (2/3)

Just a minor correction... <Aragorn_Elessar> [9/6 @ 16:04] (0/0)
One more question, and I will leave you alone ... <Arwen_2 > [9/6 @ 15:49] (1/1)

Go here (No Text - Link Inside) <Aragorn_Elessar> [9/6 @ 15:59] (0/0)

I know Sindarin, but <Aragorn_Elessar> [9/6 @ 15:35] (0/0)

Pyre of Denethor, How does the Witch-king... <Golfimbul> [9/6 @ 0:17] (7/20)

This was Tolkien's intention <Acathalion> [9/8 @ 4:03] (1/2)

Thanks for the great info. <Golfimbul> [9/8 @ 11:42] (1/1)

Yes, <Acathalion> [9/8 @ 12:21] (0/0)

WK is scary . . . <Doorwarden of Theoden> [9/7 @ 12:53] (0/0)
My guess is this... <gullygilly> [9/7 @ 9:27] (0/0)
Well... <spencer> [9/6 @ 16:29] (0/0)
fell beast or a flying horse <drogo_drogo> [9/6 @ 9:11] (1/9)

I agree with drogo, you just have to <Earawen Lomiel> [9/6 @ 11:09] (2/8)

on horses <drogo_drogo> [9/7 @ 8:26] (0/0)
The horses <Altaira> [9/6 @ 12:29] (1/6)

Yes...........but <Earawen Lomiel> [9/6 @ 12:50] (1/5)

Oh, I see <Altaira> [9/6 @ 13:26] (1/4)

well........... <Earawen Lomiel> [9/6 @ 13:36] (1/3)

I'm still <Altaira> [9/6 @ 14:18] (1/2)

once again..... <Earawen Lomiel> [9/6 @ 14:27] (1/1)

You're very welcome :-) (No Text) <Altaira> [9/6 @ 14:28] (0/0)

I don't see time as a problem. <Curious> [9/6 @ 6:45] (2/2)

Niether do I <Altaira> [9/6 @ 12:22] (0/0)
Fell beast is handy <Orm Irian> [9/6 @ 11:22] (0/0)

I've raised this question several times. <erather> [9/6 @ 1:35] (0/0)

Nazgul playing poker? <Earawen Lomiel> [9/5 @ 23:46] (2/2)

The Nazgul duties <PhantomS> [9/6 @ 9:03] (0/0)
I think... <Golfimbul> [9/6 @ 0:09] (0/0)

I hate to ask this <Smeagol68> [9/5 @ 20:25] (2/4)

I'll try to answer... <erather> [9/5 @ 20:52] (0/0)
well <KT the ceiling fan> [9/5 @ 20:34] (1/2)

I found a passage... <Smeagol68> [9/5 @ 20:51] (1/1)

well that would say that he knew of Aragorn's <hatster> [9/6 @ 9:24] (0/0)

Quote search <Aldaron Man> [9/5 @ 19:33] (2/4)

In my book <Smeagol68> [9/5 @ 20:22] (2/2)

Thanks for the help! (No Text) <Aldaron Man> [9/6 @ 11:23] (0/0)
and it is the same passage where he <hatster> [9/6 @ 10:16] (0/0)

Yes there is... <beren_boy> [9/5 @ 19:48] (0/0)

Forgive my stupidity....but im new.....What is up with the Pyre of Denothors? Theres millions of em' (No Text) <Earawen Lomiel> [9/5 @ 19:18] (2/4)

lol <KT the ceiling fan> [9/5 @ 19:27] (0/0)
'Tis the chapter discussion <Ossë> [9/5 @ 19:22] (1/2)

okes....ic now.....thank you! and thanks for not makin fun of me! im blonde! (No Text) <Earawen Lomiel> [9/5 @ 19:28] (1/1)

:-) tis ok, when I'm not blonde I"m grey (No Text) <hatster> [9/6 @ 9:29] (0/0)

The Pyre of Denethor - Sad Gandalf <Acathalion> [9/5 @ 18:23] (7/8)

Response <Acathalion> [9/8 @ 13:38] (0/0)
Kindling the hearts of men <Altaira> [9/6 @ 13:15] (0/0)
A lousy afternoon... <Arquen> [9/6 @ 1:05] (0/0)
I think he feels lament and regret <Smeagol68> [9/5 @ 21:35] (0/0)
Woe and bitter loss <erather> [9/5 @ 20:38] (0/0)
Gandalf's mission <Ossë> [9/5 @ 20:04] (1/1)

The mission parameters <PhantomS> [9/6 @ 9:17] (0/0)

I think Gandalf reacts at the Witch-Kings cry <beren_boy> [9/5 @ 19:46] (0/0)

Nazgul <Earawen Lomiel> [9/5 @ 16:24] (3/7)

The problem with being a Nazgul is.. <PhantomS> [9/6 @ 14:57] (0/0)
It is very possible... <Ossë> [9/5 @ 18:19] (0/0)
Nazgul -- not naked <Cimorene> [9/5 @ 16:52] (1/4)

I think... <Ossë> [9/5 @ 18:26] (1/3)

Nazgul <Cimorene> [9/5 @ 19:40] (1/2)

He does say <Ossë> [9/5 @ 20:16] (1/1)

that's it! <Cimorene> [9/8 @ 11:42] (0/0)

hey just wondering... <Laoch Neamh> [9/5 @ 15:32] (3/7)

The language helps transport you <erather> [9/6 @ 1:46] (3/4)

Tolkien Answered a Letter... <Ostadan> [9/8 @ 16:34] (0/0)
And besides... <Arquen> [9/6 @ 13:08] (0/0)
well <Laoch Neamh> [9/6 @ 9:45] (1/1)

I agree about the poetry. :) (No Text) <Golfimbul> [9/7 @ 9:25] (0/0)

It's art.... <Golfimbul> [9/6 @ 0:46] (0/0)
The Witch-king's original name <NZ Strider> [9/5 @ 15:48] (0/0)

Question about Celebrian <Eowyn of Somewhere> [9/5 @ 11:30] (2/5)

Celebrian <Orm Irian> [9/5 @ 15:23] (1/2)

Celebrian <Cimorene> [9/5 @ 16:53] (1/1)

Many thanks! (No Text) <Eowyn of Somewhere> [9/6 @ 17:42] (0/0)

Celebrian anywhere? <Cimorene> [9/5 @ 12:24] (1/1)

I odnt know....but try..... <Earawen Lomiel> [9/5 @ 13:44] (0/0)

The Pyre of Denethor--Peregrin the Brave, or What?? <drogo_drogo> [9/5 @ 8:55] (4/14)

another kind of courage <Menelwyn> [9/5 @ 21:52] (4/8)

I agree <gullygilly> [9/6 @ 10:10] (0/0)
I've always been a bit rankled later when <hatster> [9/6 @ 9:39] (2/4)

I agree, and I only think <Princess of Geekland> [9/8 @ 13:16] (0/0)
Poor Pippin <Merryk> [9/6 @ 10:13] (1/2)

Here's your quote: <erather> [9/6 @ 14:46] (1/1)

Quote Number Two- What Pippin wants <PhantomS> [9/6 @ 17:04] (0/0)

Ethical Courage <drogo_drogo> [9/6 @ 8:59] (0/0)
excellent point! (No Text) <wajeff> [9/5 @ 22:14] (0/0)

No, Peregrin the Wise <nerdanel50> [9/5 @ 16:01] (0/0)
He's grown a bit. <Curious> [9/5 @ 11:27] (0/0)
Warrior versus Guard <PhantomS> [9/5 @ 9:39] (1/2)

defying rules for the greater good <juhsstin> [9/5 @ 12:57] (1/1)

Love and Duty <PhantomS> [9/6 @ 9:22] (0/0)

"The Pyre of Denethor" -- Is Denethor Judged Unworthy? <Curious> [9/5 @ 8:44] (11/15)

I don't think Gandalf is judgmental. <Morwen> [9/7 @ 23:53] (1/1)

But fitting, <Curious> [9/8 @ 14:14] (0/0)

Decisions vs. Judgement <Doorwarden of Theoden> [9/7 @ 13:41] (0/0)
Maybe ... <Takeo> [9/6 @ 1:22] (1/2)

Welcome to TORn and the Reading Room, <nerdanel50> [9/6 @ 12:15] (1/1)

Thanks! And... <Takeo> [9/7 @ 8:33] (0/0)

IMO the adage <gullygilly> [9/5 @ 21:44] (0/0)
Decisions... <Gwynfor> [9/5 @ 20:07] (0/0)
It's always bothered me <erather> [9/5 @ 18:36] (0/0)
A thought on Theoden <Acathalion> [9/5 @ 17:30] (0/0)
Theoden vs Denethor <Cressida> [9/5 @ 16:10] (1/1)

*sudden image of the shaman from LXG*...brrr (No Text) <PhantomS> [9/7 @ 8:21] (0/0)

Curing and judging <nerdanel50> [9/5 @ 15:49] (0/0)
Never thought about this. <Golfimbul> [9/5 @ 12:11] (0/0)
*puts on spritual elbow pad* <PhantomS> [9/5 @ 9:26] (0/0)

Galdalf quote <landguitar> [9/5 @ 0:29] (1/1)

You can find it <Merryk> [9/5 @ 1:02] (0/0)

"The Pyre of Denethor" -- Is Denethor's Exit Too Neat? <Curious> [9/5 @ 0:24] (12/14)

A couple what ifs <Morwen> [9/7 @ 23:07] (0/0)
Great answers below; just a couple points: <NZ Strider> [9/7 @ 17:11] (1/2)

Yes, but... <notlost> [9/7 @ 20:25] (1/1)

Well, yes, but I always took this <NZ Strider> [9/8 @ 13:14] (0/0)

Tidying up <notlost> [9/5 @ 23:25] (0/0)
Denethor and politics <gullygilly> [9/5 @ 21:18] (0/0)
Hail the conquering hero! <wajeff> [9/5 @ 20:46] (0/0)
This is a fairy story <Acathalion> [9/5 @ 17:16] (0/0)
Aragorn's qualifications <erather> [9/5 @ 16:12] (0/0)
No. <Arquen> [9/5 @ 13:58] (0/0)
It's happened to England a few times... <Gwynfor> [9/5 @ 4:55] (0/0)
Outsiders who became King <Kimi> [9/5 @ 1:21] (0/0)
"Snap out of it!" <Merryk> [9/5 @ 0:59] (0/0)
It's a delicate task <Kimi> [9/5 @ 0:57] (0/0)

The Pyre of Denethor: Change is the only constant <Kimi> [9/5 @ 0:02] (8/13)

That 20/20 hindsight... <notlost> [9/5 @ 23:10] (0/0)
Some changes are worse than others. <erather> [9/5 @ 15:29] (2/3)

The use of the Elven Rings <Kimi> [9/5 @ 16:59] (0/0)
More folly than sin, although a bit prideful. <Curious> [9/5 @ 15:55] (1/1)

Indeed, they might have discovered <erather> [9/5 @ 16:42] (0/0)

When Conservatives Collide. <Curious> [9/5 @ 11:09] (1/1)

Politics in the Reading Room? <Golfimbul> [9/5 @ 12:01] (0/0)

Stewardship and change <nerdanel50> [9/5 @ 10:26] (0/0)
Is this change? <gullygilly> [9/5 @ 4:41] (0/0)
!00% <Golfimbul> [9/5 @ 3:01] (0/0)
But what kind of change? And why? <Atlas> [9/5 @ 1:54] (0/0)
Ch...ch...ch...changes... <wajeff> [9/5 @ 0:19] (1/1)

Good, yet <Merryk> [9/5 @ 1:07] (0/0)

The Pyre of Denethor: try a little kindness? <Kimi> [9/4 @ 23:33] (7/12)

It's a tough call <erather> [9/5 @ 14:44] (0/0)
No, Gandalf was not too hard on Denethor. <Curious> [9/5 @ 10:49] (1/3)

Addendum. Note that when Denethor appealed <Curious> [9/5 @ 12:04] (1/2)

Belated thought <Merryk> [9/6 @ 10:06] (1/1)

Pride kills You <PhantomS> [9/7 @ 6:17] (0/0)

Another Parallel Moment <Cressida> [9/5 @ 9:58] (0/0)
No way... <gullygilly> [9/5 @ 4:25] (0/0)
Well, let's cut Gandalf a 'little' slack here ;) <Altaira> [9/5 @ 0:48] (0/0)
Absolutely, <nerdanel50> [9/4 @ 23:57] (1/1)

You said it beautifully <Kimi> [9/5 @ 0:04] (0/0)

Yes exactly... <wajeff> [9/4 @ 23:39] (1/1)

you took the words right out of my keyboard (No Text) <hatster> [9/4 @ 23:57] (0/0)

The Pyre of Denethor: "Plan B" <Altaira> [9/4 @ 23:06] (9/14)

Thanks again for the kind thoughts, eveyone :) (No Text) <Altaira> [9/5 @ 13:30] (0/0)
My sympathy, Altaira, and thanks for taking care of us, too! (No Text) <nerdanel50> [9/5 @ 10:30] (0/0)
very sorry Altaria <Luinaelin> [9/5 @ 9:34] (0/0)
my sincerest sympathies <drogo_drogo> [9/5 @ 8:24] (0/0)
Thanks, Altaira, for looking after us <NZ Strider> [9/5 @ 6:47] (0/0)
My sympathies, Altaira <Acathalion> [9/5 @ 5:42] (0/0)
Sorry {{Altaira}} <gullygilly> [9/5 @ 4:20] (0/0)
my deepest apologies <Arador> [9/5 @ 1:33] (4/4)

I enjoyed your posts. <Curious> [9/5 @ 10:28] (0/0)
I understand, RL threw me some curves this week too <drogo_drogo> [9/5 @ 8:26] (0/0)
Don't worry -- we all <NZ Strider> [9/5 @ 5:30] (0/0)
Please <Merryk> [9/5 @ 1:37] (0/0)

I am so sorry to hear about the funeral. <Curious> [9/4 @ 23:29] (1/1)

Thank-you <Altaira> [9/5 @ 0:21] (0/0)

The Pyre of Denethor: Gandalf the Usurper? <Altaira> [9/4 @ 23:01] (10/17)

Beware of consultants. <erather> [9/5 @ 14:30] (1/1)

I resemble that remark! <Altaira> [9/6 @ 12:05] (0/0)

North, south, west... <Arquen> [9/5 @ 13:21] (0/0)
hasty answers #1 <drogo_drogo> [9/5 @ 8:38] (0/0)
Denethor's no longer rational <gullygilly> [9/5 @ 4:17] (0/0)
The brainwashing...? <PhantomS> [9/5 @ 2:57] (0/0)
Sauron knows <Cyberia> [9/5 @ 0:58] (0/0)
Some thoughts what Sauron knew <Kiskadee> [9/5 @ 0:42] (1/1)

Oh, I like that theory <Altaira> [9/5 @ 1:11] (0/0)

Even paranoids have enemies... <wajeff> [9/4 @ 23:32] (0/0)
From Appendix A: <Curious> [9/4 @ 23:26] (4/4)

Charlemagne? <Acathalion> [9/5 @ 16:44] (0/0)
Granted, 40-odd generations <NZ Strider> [9/5 @ 6:45] (0/0)
I find the word "supplant" <Altaira> [9/4 @ 23:44] (0/0)
Gandalf does not... <Golfimbul> [9/4 @ 23:29] (0/0)

Paranoia <Kimi> [9/4 @ 23:19] (1/1)

Mind reading.... <Golfimbul> [9/4 @ 23:27] (0/0)

If the topic of orphan as hero has been discussed before... <elf_wannabee> [9/4 @ 16:32] (8/10)

Archtypes <Narsil Anduril> [9/5 @ 19:50] (0/0)
We could be heroes <Acathalion> [9/5 @ 16:29] (0/0)
another thought <Luinaelin> [9/5 @ 9:32] (0/0)
An addition <LadyOfTheLibrary> [9/4 @ 21:18] (0/0)
In some cases it also... <Gourry> [9/4 @ 19:34] (0/0)
My speculations <gullygilly> [9/4 @ 18:26] (0/0)
"Sometimes I feel like a motherless child." <Curious> [9/4 @ 17:32] (0/0)
It has.... <Golfimbul> [9/4 @ 17:08] (1/2)

Orphans... <beren_boy> [9/4 @ 17:33] (1/1)

Great point! (No Text) <Golfimbul> [9/4 @ 19:37] (0/0)

Tolkien and Marquette University <Miradan> [9/4 @ 15:35] (1/4)

Here's what Marquette says on its website (link to page below my footer) <drogo_drogo> [9/4 @ 16:21] (1/3)

Thanks! (No Text) <Miradan> [9/4 @ 16:37] (1/2)

looks like timing... <drogo_drogo> [9/4 @ 16:45] (1/1)

Indeed <Miradan> [9/4 @ 16:51] (0/0)

anyone know what this elvish means in the common tongue? forgive me if this is stupid.... <foolishtook> [9/4 @ 15:24] (2/10)

It means : Arwen,Fair-Love,Farewell <Earawen Lomiel> [9/5 @ 10:09] (1/2)

In your footer, the last word needs to be "namarie". (No Text) <erather> [9/5 @ 18:22] (1/1)

i know....i type to fast and screwed it up....i fixed it....thankies! (No Text) <Earawen Lomiel> [9/5 @ 19:03] (0/0)

"Arwen, lost friend, farewell!" <erather> [9/4 @ 15:49] (1/6)

Not Exactly <Ostadan> [9/4 @ 16:12] (1/5)

Far be it from me to argue with an expert, <erather> [9/4 @ 19:45] (2/4)

That pesky word <pengolodh> [9/4 @ 22:23] (1/2)

"Fair" <Cressida> [9/5 @ 16:59] (1/1)

That's a fair question <pengolodh> [9/6 @ 1:56] (0/0)

I am not a scholar... <Thorongil2931> [9/4 @ 21:50] (0/0)

ring numbering <Fisher> [9/4 @ 9:32] (6/10)

number symbolism (long!) <Luinaelin> [9/5 @ 9:24] (0/0)
There was a discussion of this <beren_boy> [9/4 @ 17:25] (0/0)
waaaaaay too much time on my hands... <Arquen> [9/4 @ 15:45] (2/2)

A little more explanation <Arquen> [9/4 @ 17:47] (0/0)
having waay too little time on my hands <Fisher> [9/4 @ 16:02] (0/0)

combinations of 3 and 4 <drogo_drogo> [9/4 @ 13:51] (1/2)

hmmm <Fisher> [9/4 @ 14:11] (1/1)

7 rings for Minas Tirith, so your theory holds there (No Text) <drogo_drogo> [9/4 @ 14:26] (0/0)

I wonder why Odd numbers seem more mystic <Temujin> [9/4 @ 12:59] (0/0)
not sure here.... <PhantomS> [9/4 @ 9:36] (0/0)

Confused <Earawen Lomiel> [9/4 @ 8:21] (1/5)

The Doom of Men <Gwynfor> [9/4 @ 8:32] (2/4)

For many generations they.. <oloin> [9/4 @ 8:47] (0/0)
But it wasnt suicide? (No Text) <Earawen Lomiel> [9/4 @ 8:34] (2/2)

The Gift of Men <PhantomS> [9/4 @ 9:32] (0/0)
Not per se... <Gwynfor> [9/4 @ 8:44] (0/0)

Tolkien's Birch poems <NZ Strider> [9/4 @ 5:26] (9/17)

Not much to say except <Acathalion> [9/6 @ 0:38] (0/0)
I have always been a swinger of birches <notlost> [9/5 @ 23:29] (0/0)
We are so lucky you post here! (No Text) <nerdanel50> [9/5 @ 16:11] (0/0)
Birch <Stanislaus Bocian> [9/5 @ 15:20] (0/0)
I love this <gullygilly> [9/4 @ 19:30] (1/1)

I always think of Robert Frost's poem "Birches": <NZ Strider> [9/4 @ 19:45] (0/0)

I am reading this hungrily <hatster> [9/4 @ 18:05] (2/6)

Regarding birches <Kimi> [9/4 @ 21:54] (0/0)
Interesting -- my one thought <NZ Strider> [9/4 @ 19:55] (1/4)

that was one of my favorite poems to teach <hatster> [9/4 @ 21:10] (3/3)

Gee, hatster... <notlost> [9/6 @ 17:53] (0/0)
Great interpretation <Acathalion> [9/6 @ 1:12] (0/0)
That's a beautiful interpretation! <NZ Strider> [9/5 @ 20:02] (0/0)

NZ, you never cease to amaze us! Thanks once again. (No Text) <erather> [9/4 @ 15:23] (0/0)
!! *speechless* (No Text) <Arquen> [9/4 @ 12:12] (0/0)
great reading of the birch in Smith <drogo_drogo> [9/4 @ 9:01] (1/1)

Yes, academic warfare... <NZ Strider> [9/4 @ 19:53] (0/0)

Bagme Bloma <NZ Strider> [9/4 @ 5:24] (1/1)

Beautiful (No Text) <gullygilly> [9/4 @ 15:05] (0/0)

Eadig beo thu <NZ Strider> [9/4 @ 5:22] (1/7)

This ne makes me think of the popular song... <Kathira> [9/4 @ 8:53] (3/6)

Thanks for that reference. <NZ Strider> [9/4 @ 16:24] (2/3)

If you are interested.... <Kathira> [9/5 @ 8:12] (1/1)

Thanks -- it always <NZ Strider> [9/5 @ 20:14] (0/0)

The question marks <Kimi> [9/4 @ 16:59] (0/0)

"In A Gadda Da Vida <gullygilly> [9/4 @ 15:03] (0/0)
and a link... <Arquen> [9/4 @ 12:20] (0/0)

Aragorn's ring... <sonofsecondson> [9/4 @ 3:51] (4/10)

to add to NZStrider and Gwynfor <PhantomS> [9/4 @ 11:22] (0/0)
Is it just for show... <oloin> [9/4 @ 9:51] (3/3)

Thank you for a refresher on <oloin> [9/4 @ 13:03] (0/0)
No magical properties, but it's an important symbol. <erather> [9/4 @ 11:31] (0/0)
*snert* No, but... <Nimrodel > [9/4 @ 11:27] (0/0)

In addition to what Gwynfor said, <NZ Strider> [9/4 @ 4:30] (0/0)
I think it's... <Gwynfor> [9/4 @ 4:02] (1/3)

Gwynfor is correct <Son of Thranduil> [9/4 @ 13:50] (2/2)

Changing sides <erather> [9/4 @ 15:12] (0/0)
I seem to recall that it is on... <oloin> [9/4 @ 14:51] (0/0)

Marginal Thoughts <notlost> [9/3 @ 23:34] (14/19)

You made me go to the attic <Kiskadee> [9/4 @ 23:18] (0/0)
I love reading other's marginal notes... <Temujin> [9/4 @ 13:13] (0/0)
depends <spencer> [9/4 @ 12:25] (0/0)
Never. Nor do I take pictures, or save <Curious> [9/4 @ 10:52] (0/0)
question if anyone knows: Was Tolkien a marginalia junkie? <drogo_drogo> [9/4 @ 9:14] (1/2)

See Letter, Nr. 272 <NZ Strider> [9/4 @ 16:32] (1/1)

Hmm. <Curious> [9/4 @ 18:15] (0/0)

Almost always <hatster> [9/4 @ 7:10] (1/1)

oh and online <hatster> [9/4 @ 7:22] (0/0)

gloss on glosses <drogo_drogo> [9/4 @ 7:05] (0/0)
I write in books <gullygilly> [9/4 @ 4:33] (0/0)
Hmm... Actually, I do on occasion <NZ Strider> [9/4 @ 4:23] (1/1)

yes! I actually looked for marks <hatster> [9/4 @ 7:20] (0/0)

Except for that one time (below) I never write... <spongebob hobbitpants> [9/4 @ 3:35] (0/0)
Mark up? <Gwynfor> [9/4 @ 2:29] (0/0)
Write? In the margins? <Atlas> [9/4 @ 2:23] (0/0)
My dog (or it might have been my son) <nerdanel50> [9/4 @ 0:14] (1/1)

former selves in book margins... <spongebob hobbitpants> [9/4 @ 3:32] (0/0)

An appropriate poem <Doorwarden of Theoden> [9/4 @ 0:04] (0/0)

quick question <Downtown> [9/3 @ 20:07] (1/1)

The Sil <Thorongil2931> [9/3 @ 20:11] (0/0)

How long... <YodatheHobbit> [9/3 @ 19:01] (1/1)

Dates... Appendic B <Gwynfor> [9/3 @ 19:07] (0/0)

A question of no importance, but <KT the ceiling fan> [9/3 @ 18:56] (4/15)

Good thoughts <KT the ceiling fan> [9/3 @ 23:17] (0/0)
Hobbits and Elves <drogo_drogo> [9/3 @ 21:43] (1/1)

So you mean true HALF-lings, halfbloods as well as half high? <elfwing_angel> [9/4 @ 19:42] (0/0)

A small wood-elf, perhaps? <Kimi> [9/3 @ 20:20] (1/4)

Gimli is another exception! <Curious> [9/3 @ 21:36] (3/3)

My UUT that explains the missing written record <gullygilly> [9/4 @ 4:23] (0/0)
Ah, that's why I said *humans* :-) <Kimi> [9/3 @ 21:56] (0/0)
And Legolas would notice too. <Curious> [9/3 @ 21:42] (0/0)

Almost.... <Golfimbul> [9/3 @ 19:51] (3/6)

You often see tall women with short guys... <Kathira> [9/4 @ 8:48] (0/0)
"And this is Gildor, My third cousin five times removed on my mother's father's side..." <elfwing_angel> [9/3 @ 20:49] (1/1)

Would elves have extraordinary resistance? <Doorwarden of Theoden> [9/3 @ 21:36] (0/0)

Golfimbul... <Thorongil2931> [9/3 @ 20:13] (1/2)

It's alright <KT the ceiling fan> [9/3 @ 20:36] (1/1)

gramma mostly posts on Main (No Text) <Golfimbul> [9/3 @ 22:37] (0/0)

just a question concerning elves... <Cyan9999> [9/3 @ 13:42] (3/4)

Cyan, if you see this message <Entmaiden> [9/3 @ 17:16] (0/0)
Elves are going to Heaven <Temujin> [9/3 @ 17:02] (0/0)
The elves are going to the undying lands... (No Text) <oloin> [9/3 @ 13:49] (1/1)

oops...anyway <oloin> [9/3 @ 13:56] (0/0)

do now thy office! <Linguilindale> [9/3 @ 13:02] (2/7)

White <Arquen> [9/3 @ 13:41] (1/1)

D'oh! But... <Azree> [9/3 @ 13:43] (0/0)

I think... <Azree> [9/3 @ 13:13] (1/4)

Puts on expert hat. <Golfimbul> [9/3 @ 13:45] (2/3)

That's the reference I was <Princess of Geekland> [9/3 @ 14:19] (1/1)

Black and White <PhantomS> [9/3 @ 23:52] (0/0)

less lore, more wisdom <Linguilindale> [9/3 @ 14:16] (0/0)

I've always wondered.... <Kullenin> [9/3 @ 6:16] (6/17)

Welcome to the Reading Room! (No Text) <nerdanel50> [9/3 @ 18:31] (0/0)
I don't recall.. <oloin> [9/3 @ 13:47] (1/2)

Right, Arwen is following the new rules <Matthew/Ugluk> [9/4 @ 8:07] (1/1)

Interesting <Eowyn of Ithilien> [9/4 @ 9:56] (0/0)

Er.... <PhantomS> [9/3 @ 11:05] (0/0)
Meaning. . . <WhiteAslan> [9/3 @ 10:13] (0/0)
I suppose you mean... <Orm Irian> [9/3 @ 10:08] (1/2)

Welcome to TORN and the Reading Room! (No Text) <hatster> [9/3 @ 15:15] (1/1)

Thank you! <Orm Irian> [9/5 @ 15:02] (0/0)

I don't recall... <irpacynot> [9/3 @ 8:30] (1/7)

not immortal at all <Manhilien> [9/4 @ 9:01] (1/6)

Elves' spirits were immortal. <erather> [9/4 @ 12:02] (1/5)

"as in the case of Glorfindel"? <irpacynot> [9/4 @ 14:10] (1/4)

Yes, he is one and the same. (No Text) <oloin> [9/4 @ 14:55] (1/3)

I'm pretty sure... <irpacynot> [9/4 @ 17:52] (1/2)

In "The Peoples of Middle-earth" <Kimi> [9/4 @ 18:07] (1/1)

That's awesome, thanks! Will check it out when I can. (No Text) <irpacynot> [9/4 @ 19:16] (0/0)

Pyre of Denethor 2: argh Denethor and aww Faramir <Arador> [9/3 @ 0:26] (19/46)

And on the "heathen kings": <NZ Strider> [9/4 @ 1:01] (5/13)

I didn't interpret it as a religious term. <Cressida> [9/4 @ 10:15] (1/1)

Ah! <beren_boy> [9/5 @ 20:17] (0/0)

It's a good thing they're not Anglo-Saxon. <Atlas> [9/4 @ 8:57] (2/2)

You are right Atlas. :) (No Text) <Golfimbul> [9/4 @ 20:12] (0/0)
Okay; I can accept that. :-) (No Text) <NZ Strider> [9/4 @ 17:18] (0/0)

I was wondering the same thing about the word devilry <hatster> [9/4 @ 7:56] (1/1)

It does show up now and again. <NZ Strider> [9/4 @ 16:53] (0/0)

Perhaps the word... <Gwynfor> [9/4 @ 2:25] (1/3)

I have to say something here. <Curious> [9/4 @ 13:52] (2/2)

hmmm.... <Golfimbul> [9/4 @ 20:08] (0/0)
You are indeed correct, sir... <Gwynfor> [9/4 @ 17:08] (0/0)

Is it really anachronistic? <Curious> [9/4 @ 2:07] (1/1)

You mean, Middle-earth <NZ Strider> [9/4 @ 5:37] (0/0)

Some belated thoughts... <NZ Strider> [9/4 @ 0:33] (1/1)

But great thoughts they are, thanks! (No Text) <erather> [9/4 @ 0:52] (0/0)

Thoughts on the Palantir and Denethor's downfall. <Lisa4TheShire> [9/3 @ 22:40] (0/0)
Gandalf's inner Sam <nerdanel50> [9/3 @ 19:28] (0/0)
Faith and Hope <Dame Ioreth > [9/3 @ 17:18] (0/0)
Gandalf does not merely knock Denethor’s sword from his hand. <Curious> [9/3 @ 17:01] (1/2)

Thank You. <mallorn leaf> [9/3 @ 18:32] (1/1)

Yes. Thanks. Outstanding post. (No Text) <Golfimbul> [9/3 @ 20:09] (0/0)

Thoughts <Morwen> [9/3 @ 16:23] (0/0)
My thoughts <Entmaiden> [9/3 @ 15:15] (0/0)
Quick Answers <Cressida> [9/3 @ 15:06] (0/0)
A Third Opinion <Golfimbul> [9/3 @ 12:23] (2/6)

That sounds more like Gollum than Denethor :-) (No Text) <Kimi> [9/3 @ 16:48] (1/1)

Except for the layers of clothing. :) (No Text) <Golfimbul> [9/3 @ 19:59] (0/0)

I assume you are suggesting.... <Kathira> [9/3 @ 13:44] (1/3)

Not really <Golfimbul> [9/3 @ 13:51] (1/2)

Maybe, but Denethor's symptoms could... <Kathira> [9/3 @ 16:46] (1/1)

Besides.... <Golfimbul> [9/3 @ 20:03] (0/0)

My thoughts... <wajeff> [9/3 @ 11:36] (1/1)

love and hope <spencer> [9/3 @ 12:36] (0/0)

wise fool <Doorwarden of Theoden> [9/3 @ 10:36] (0/0)
Another diagnosis <Arquen> [9/3 @ 10:33] (2/2)

I mean, Pssst, Arquen <nerdanel50> [9/3 @ 16:30] (0/0)
DSM-IV on paranoid personality disorder <drogo_drogo> [9/3 @ 11:58] (0/0)

very hasty answers <drogo_drogo> [9/3 @ 7:30] (0/0)
My Diagnosis <gullygilly> [9/3 @ 4:42] (0/0)
Some thoughts <Kimi> [9/3 @ 2:13] (1/1)

I have often wondered <Merryk> [9/4 @ 0:02] (0/0)

Responses <Gwynfor> [9/3 @ 2:10] (0/0)
Wisdom vs. madness <erather> [9/3 @ 1:14] (1/1)

I think <Arador> [9/3 @ 1:21] (0/0)

*puts on asbestos hat* <PhantomS> [9/3 @ 1:07] (0/0)

Trolls into stone <Glamdring_31 > [9/2 @ 23:18] (3/12)

Silicon Based Life Forms <Temujin> [9/3 @ 17:07] (0/0)
The Geology of Stone Trolls, and some Implications <Arquen> [9/3 @ 13:03] (3/7)

This is great! Thanks. <NZ Strider> [9/4 @ 4:32] (0/0)
Lovely UUT, but remember Tolkien said <Curious> [9/3 @ 14:51] (0/0)
Wow! I though I was a Tolkien geek! ;-) <Azree> [9/3 @ 13:18] (2/4)

Sometimes... <Gwynfor> [9/3 @ 20:29] (1/1)

awwww, geeze, Mom, <Arquen> [9/3 @ 20:42] (0/0)

Suitable Metals for Rings and Things <Arquen> [9/3 @ 15:03] (1/1)

Sounds more like the textbook of advanced metallurgy! <oloin> [9/3 @ 17:23] (0/0)

New improved models. (No Text) <Golfimbul> [9/2 @ 23:35] (1/2)

Correct, more or less. ;-) <Nimrodel > [9/3 @ 0:11] (1/1)

Trolls <kodax> [9/3 @ 0:45] (0/0)

Follow up to seige weapons discussion <Gwynfor> [9/2 @ 21:04] (5/8)

Thanks, I really, <Arquen> [9/3 @ 0:37] (0/0)
Here's the American version <Entmaiden> [9/3 @ 0:10] (0/0)
My brothers and I.... <Golfimbul> [9/2 @ 22:45] (0/0)
That reminds me, I've been meaning to ask <nerdanel50> [9/2 @ 22:13] (1/2)

Not officially, but we think there are several closet members. (No Text) <erather> [9/2 @ 22:36] (1/1)

Some with a good chance of winning too. :) (No Text) <Golfimbul> [9/2 @ 22:47] (0/0)

LOL. That's great <gullygilly> [9/2 @ 21:42] (1/1)

The diference between... <Gwynfor> [9/2 @ 21:46] (0/0)

The Battle of the Pelennor Fields: Exceedingly Long and Late Summary <nerdanel50> [9/2 @ 18:23] (25/26)

Great job! Thanks! (No Text) <Acathalion> [9/4 @ 0:54] (0/0)
Thanks for the great questions and summary! (No Text) <Suni> [9/3 @ 16:42] (0/0)
Wow. Thanks. (No Text) <Princess of Geekland> [9/3 @ 13:14] (0/0)
Thank you Nerdane! <Dame Ioreth > [9/3 @ 10:48] (0/0)
Once again the quality of discussion is worthy of praise! (No Text) <Hama of Rohan> [9/3 @ 10:37] (0/0)
*out of breath* (No Text) <PhantomS> [9/3 @ 0:44] (0/0)
Thanks, Nerdanel50, for a great discussion (No Text) <Arquen> [9/3 @ 0:28] (0/0)
Amazing job this week, especially on such short notice! (No Text) <A Knight of Dol Amroth> [9/3 @ 0:09] (0/0)
Thanks for a great week! (No Text) <Entmaiden> [9/2 @ 23:59] (0/0)
May I add my praise to this well- deserved <Merryk> [9/2 @ 23:37] (0/0)
Oh wow, that summary was great...thanks so much! (No Text) <KT the ceiling fan> [9/2 @ 23:24] (0/0)
Thanks-- <notlost> [9/2 @ 22:40] (0/0)
Great chapter, great discussion...Thanks! (No Text) <erather> [9/2 @ 22:29] (0/0)
Yowzer!! <drogo_drogo> [9/2 @ 21:46] (0/0)
Great summary! Many thanks for a wonderful discussion! (No Text) <NZ Strider> [9/2 @ 21:16] (0/0)
Wonderful week even if I could only skim <hatster> [9/2 @ 21:10] (1/1)

Oh, I really hope you will <nerdanel50> [9/2 @ 22:09] (0/0)

Wonderful summary <Lisa4TheShire> [9/2 @ 21:07] (0/0)
Well done! <Smeagol68> [9/2 @ 20:56] (0/0)
Lovely job, Nerdanel. Thank you. (No Text) <Kimi> [9/2 @ 20:00] (0/0)
*WOW* wonderful job <gullygilly> [9/2 @ 19:50] (0/0)
Great! Outstanding! Thanks! (No Text) <Golfimbul> [9/2 @ 19:49] (0/0)
thanks for leading a fine discussion! (No Text) <wajeff> [9/2 @ 19:39] (0/0)
Fabulous summary! <Gwynfor> [9/2 @ 19:39] (0/0)
Well done! Great job! <Curious> [9/2 @ 19:37] (0/0)
Thank you very much! <Doorwarden of Theoden> [9/2 @ 19:01] (0/0)

an easy question.. <Lady Silme> [9/2 @ 17:27] (2/6)

Tolkien pronounciation <Kairanie Melindil> [9/2 @ 18:53] (2/2)

If you follow... <Gwynfor> [9/2 @ 19:45] (0/0)
I have looked at the... <Lady Silme> [9/2 @ 19:15] (0/0)

no expert but according to the Encyclopedia of Arda <hatster> [9/2 @ 17:56] (1/2)

would that be <Lady Silme> [9/2 @ 18:29] (1/1)

lob <Arador> [9/2 @ 18:50] (0/0)

Middle Earth <e-diddy> [9/2 @ 14:44] (2/7)

JRRT hated allagory <Temujin> [9/3 @ 8:41] (1/2)

I'm going to nitpick a little-- <Azree> [9/3 @ 13:27] (1/1)

Ah, yes, very good <Temujin> [9/3 @ 17:22] (0/0)

Yes, Middle-earth in one sense <NZ Strider> [9/2 @ 15:12] (1/3)

Did Tolkien ever address <RangerGirl> [9/2 @ 16:37] (1/2)

The Valar seem to have controlled <NZ Strider> [9/2 @ 21:23] (1/1)

That makes sense. Thanks. (No Text) <RangerGirl> [9/2 @ 23:04] (0/0)

pippin question <e-diddy> [9/2 @ 14:40] (1/1)

pretty much... <drogo_drogo> [9/2 @ 14:48] (0/0)

The History of Middle-Earth <Erufaildon> [9/2 @ 9:40] (1/1)

Morgoth's Ring or Sauron Defeated <Alveric> [9/2 @ 10:10] (0/0)

What kind of a dark queen, and how would she get there? <Double Squatamala> [9/2 @ 7:42] (3/25)

Gardenssssss preciousss gardenssss (No Text) <Galadriel1a> [9/2 @ 16:50] (0/0)
She's not aware <PhantomS> [9/2 @ 9:09] (3/10)

I like your idea, but doesn't <Princess of Geekland> [9/3 @ 13:17] (1/1)

that's not Gandalf, but Legolas <PhantomS> [9/3 @ 23:44] (0/0)

respectfully disagree on a larger matter :) <Doorwarden of Theoden> [9/2 @ 12:17] (3/3)

Plus Gandalf's feeling of <Princess of Geekland> [9/3 @ 13:18] (0/0)
Ring Ring <PhantomS> [9/2 @ 13:36] (0/0)
I think Galady would put up a good fight <drogo_drogo> [9/2 @ 12:49] (0/0)

respectfully disagree :-) <Mallorn-tree> [9/2 @ 10:16] (1/3)

the 'power' <PhantomS> [9/2 @ 10:51] (1/2)

I agree <Mallorn-tree> [9/2 @ 11:36] (1/1)

yes, I agree <Lorien-lover> [9/3 @ 23:52] (0/0)

I think that... <Gwynfor> [9/2 @ 9:01] (1/12)

BTW this disrespect..... <Golfimbul> [9/2 @ 12:02] (3/11)

Yes, but in all fairness, <Princess of Geekland> [9/3 @ 13:22] (0/0)
Au contraire... <Gwynfor> [9/2 @ 18:04] (1/3)

No not you.. <Golfimbul> [9/2 @ 18:20] (1/2)

lol... <Gwynfor> [9/2 @ 19:48] (1/1)

I'd vote for you. <Golfimbul> [9/2 @ 20:52] (0/0)

yes, it is anti-feminist <Mallorn-tree> [9/2 @ 13:09] (1/5)

funny you're the second who sees the movie <hatster> [9/2 @ 17:51] (3/4)

I was happy to see more of him in the EE. <Eowyn of Ithilien> [9/4 @ 10:03] (0/0)
Yes, I think he came off <Princess of Geekland> [9/3 @ 13:24] (0/0)
A sign of the times <Gwynfor> [9/2 @ 18:10] (1/1)

*clapping* Thank you. I never <Princess of Geekland> [9/3 @ 13:27] (0/0)

Tom Bombadil.... What/who was he? <tkip> [9/2 @ 3:12] (8/20)

Tom IMHO requires no explanation <NotAnElf> [9/3 @ 18:08] (0/0)
The one who escapes <notlost> [9/2 @ 17:41] (0/0)
Bombadil is the ultimate free spirit. Groovy, man! <Curious> [9/2 @ 12:44] (3/3)

power <Oboe> [9/4 @ 2:45] (0/0)
Ben and Jerry are coming out with a new flavor in fact... <Farawyn> [9/2 @ 21:27] (0/0)
The Bored of the Rings parody does make him into a hippy <drogo_drogo> [9/2 @ 13:02] (0/0)

power structure? <AndCarrots> [9/2 @ 11:00] (1/1)

Well... <irpacynot> [9/2 @ 19:58] (0/0)

Perhaps Tolkien wrote himself into the book? <irpacynot> [9/2 @ 9:20] (2/3)

Tom did get to speak Tolkien's <Princess of Geekland> [9/3 @ 13:28] (0/0)
I've always liked that... <PhantomS> [9/2 @ 9:31] (1/1)

"a squatter in Middle Earth." Too funny! <irpacynot> [9/2 @ 19:48] (0/0)

A Pure Enigma <Temujin> [9/2 @ 8:50] (0/0)
Here are your choices: <NZ Strider> [9/2 @ 4:30] (2/3)

I like 5. (No Text) <Farawyn> [9/2 @ 21:31] (0/0)
Abut the cete of badgers: <Curious> [9/2 @ 12:30] (1/1)

Nice catch -- thanks for that. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [9/2 @ 15:42] (0/0)

An oft debated point... <Gwynfor> [9/2 @ 3:51] (1/2)

So hes the Iluvater dude ? (No Text) <Scarfang> [9/2 @ 14:26] (1/1)

My UUT belief <Gwynfor> [9/2 @ 18:19] (0/0)

The Pyre of Denethor 1: So Pippin tells..and Gandalf decides <Arador> [9/1 @ 19:33] (17/30)

Thoughts <Arod the Swift> [9/3 @ 22:46] (0/0)
Faith and Trust <Cyberia> [9/2 @ 22:01] (1/1)

And another thing... <Arquen> [9/3 @ 0:49] (0/0)

Hard choices <Morwen> [9/2 @ 17:45] (0/0)
BTW - love your subject line! <Entmaiden> [9/2 @ 16:04] (0/0)
Faramir vs. Theoden <Doorwarden of Theoden> [9/2 @ 11:54] (0/0)
He's not a Red Shirt <PhantomS> [9/2 @ 5:24] (0/0)
Some thoughts... <NZ Strider> [9/2 @ 2:30] (2/4)

Just to clarify... <Cressida> [9/2 @ 11:52] (1/1)

The latter. (No Text) <NZ Strider> [9/2 @ 13:48] (0/0)

I agree...I think the entire story from the beginning is about hard choices... <Amneth> [9/2 @ 5:33] (1/1)

They all change, both gain and lose... <Kathira> [9/2 @ 13:03] (0/0)

Beregond and the Steward's guards <Merryk> [9/2 @ 0:57] (0/0)
Gandalf looks back <erather> [9/2 @ 0:42] (0/0)
Here we go... <wajeff> [9/1 @ 23:41] (0/0)
My thoughts <Entmaiden> [9/1 @ 23:11] (0/0)
Like Aragorn at Amon Hen, or Frodo <Curious> [9/1 @ 22:52] (1/1)

Ends never justify the means. <Princess of Geekland> [9/3 @ 14:08] (0/0)

More Bang for Gandalf's Buck <A Knight of Dol Amroth> [9/1 @ 21:36] (0/0)
Great start <gullygilly> [9/1 @ 21:07] (0/0)
some ethical lessons from Gandalf and Beregond <drogo_drogo> [9/1 @ 20:53] (2/6)

I don't think Gandalf <Merryk> [9/2 @ 0:28] (1/3)

not just to save a friend, but to save one he knows would be a good Steward <drogo_drogo> [9/2 @ 7:39] (2/2)

But, I don't think you mean <Princess of Geekland> [9/3 @ 13:32] (0/0)
Eomer might have died <Merryk> [9/2 @ 15:11] (0/0)

Preserving the Stewardship... <Kathira> [9/1 @ 21:24] (1/1)

the Oh My God effect <PhantomS> [9/2 @ 13:51] (0/0)

"I must come <Kimi> [9/1 @ 20:07] (1/1)

Gandalf the White <Dame Ioreth > [9/2 @ 14:43] (0/0)

Gandalf's mission? <Golfimbul> [9/1 @ 20:06] (0/0)

Greetings. <Lisa4TheShire> [9/1 @ 16:41] (5/6)

Hello <cubbyphan> [9/3 @ 20:08] (0/0)
G'day, and may your time here be a joyous one :-) (No Text) <Ring's wrath> [9/2 @ 21:09] (0/0)
Welcome! (No Text) <Acathalion> [9/2 @ 1:27] (0/0)
Welcome! <Altaira> [9/1 @ 17:31] (1/1)

Thank you <Lisa4TheShire> [9/2 @ 20:46] (0/0)

welcome to the Reading Room! <hatster> [9/1 @ 17:29] (0/0)

Narya <Earawen Lomiel> [9/1 @ 15:11] (3/12)

Cirdan gave it to Gandalf.... <oloin> [9/2 @ 7:19] (0/0)
NZ Strider got it... <Fountain_head> [9/2 @ 0:25] (1/3)

Was Saruman head of the Wizards then? <Gwynfor> [9/2 @ 2:21] (2/2)

The Valar appointed the Istari <Dame Ioreth > [9/2 @ 15:17] (0/0)
Gandalf says <PhantomS> [9/2 @ 5:27] (0/0)

Gandalf received Narya <NZ Strider> [9/1 @ 15:25] (1/6)

can elf-rings be used by others? <Mallorn-tree> [9/1 @ 19:49] (2/5)

Not the Three <PhantomS> [9/2 @ 0:50] (0/0)
I doubt it. <Nimrodel > [9/1 @ 22:37] (1/3)

Hey! As someone who happens to be <NZ Strider> [9/2 @ 2:08] (1/2)

Narya conjecture <Double Squatamala> [9/2 @ 7:33] (1/1)

Aesthetically, <PhantomS> [9/2 @ 9:25] (0/0)

Remaining Balrogs....? <tkip> [9/1 @ 2:43] (3/10)

They were hunted to extinction... <Temujin> [9/2 @ 8:54] (0/0)
A related question... <Fountain_head> [9/2 @ 0:18] (0/0)
In his earliest versions <NZ Strider> [9/1 @ 3:40] (1/7)

Fallen Maia <Frodo24> [9/1 @ 11:11] (2/6)

Tricky question... <NoneOfTheAbove> [9/2 @ 4:33] (1/2)

No <Ossë> [9/2 @ 6:34] (1/1)

Thanks! <NoneOfTheAbove> [9/2 @ 9:45] (0/0)

"Dreadful among these spirits... <Ossë> [9/1 @ 11:28] (1/2)

my mistake <Frodo24> [9/1 @ 20:22] (1/1)

Balrogs <kodax> [9/2 @ 1:24] (0/0)

Tolkien gives it all away! <irpacynot> [9/1 @ 0:31] (2/14)

A Dumb Way to Tell it Will be OK <Arquen> [9/1 @ 1:31] (2/6)

Most of the time... <notlost> [9/1 @ 18:35] (2/4)

LOL you know I posted that before <hatster> [9/1 @ 19:03] (1/2)

I guess we're all just big softies at heart <gullygilly> [9/1 @ 19:09] (1/1)

Ditto... <notlost> [9/1 @ 19:18] (0/0)

Me too <gullygilly> [9/1 @ 18:57] (0/0)

Applying this method to RotK <erather> [9/1 @ 13:22] (0/0)

He "gives it away" <Merryk> [9/1 @ 1:23] (2/6)

I never noticed neither. <Princess of Geekland> [9/2 @ 11:54] (1/2)

my first reading <spencer> [9/2 @ 13:53] (1/1)

Tolkien was a master of <Princess of Geekland> [9/3 @ 13:29] (0/0)

I find myself in agreement... <Gwynfor> [9/2 @ 3:58] (2/2)

Bwahaha. Of course. <Princess of Geekland> [9/3 @ 14:13] (0/0)
fan-fic time! (No Text) <Doorwarden of Theoden> [9/2 @ 12:20] (0/0)