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Server Move!

CoE is moving to a new server that will hopefully have a faster connection for the majority of our visitors. It will be occurring over the weekend (probably on Sunday), and there may be a day or two that the site won’t appear for you. No worries, though, we’ll be back soon!

Tolkien convention

Tolkien fans are gathering in Birmingham, UK, for the Tolkien Society’s four day convention which celebrates the 50th anniversary of the publication of the LotR trilogy. Those attending include Zainab Thorp who teaches Sindarin and topics to be discussed include the hair colour of the children of Finwë and Indis. You can read more about the event at telegraph.co.uk.

Once a hobbit always a hobbit

In this short article at Teen Hollywood Elijah Wood reveals that he is worried that no matter what films he makes in the future he is always going to be remembered as Frodo.

Visiting the Eagle and Child Pub

The Eagle and Child Pub is where J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis (as well as some other people) used to have meetings of a literary group known as The Inklings. The Inklings were a group of men, mostly professors from the Oxford University, who were writers in their spare time. They met to discuss books, […]

Administrator of the Month – an interview with Oddwen

How did you find CoE? I found it while searching for parodies, and found ever so much more. What are your duties here at CoE? I am a Humor Admin, I oversee the Humor Section along with Ringhilwen, and I am also still a Realm Head of Aulë. What are you favorite areas of the […]

Moderator of the Month: an interview with berethedhellen

How did you find CoE? I was searching for a place where other aficianados of Jackson’s films and Tolkien’s books were gathering. I browsed the Internet and landed here…a very lucky break. What are your duties here at CoE? I am one of the moderators of the RP forum, along with three other dedicated volunteers. […]

Member of the Month: an interview with Naurlas

How did you find CoE? In a tiring and exhaustive search, I tell ya’! I was feeling a bit like Frodo at Mt. Doom when I finally came across CoE. I lurked around for a few days soaking up the atmosphere and decided this was definitely the place to feed my addiction. What are you […]

CoE TV Guide: August 7th – 14th

Have you ever wondered when your favorite stars from Lord of the Rings will be on TV? Now you can know! The CoE TV Guide will list almost all of the shows featuring actors and actresses from Lord of the Rings, and what channel their show will be on (US only). All times EST.

Farmer Maggot: Film Profile

Farmer Maggot in the movie consists mainly of a corn field above the rim of which a scythe is wielded quite threateningly. We first see him in his front garden, being interrogated by the Ringwraith looking for ‘Shiiiiiiiiiiire Baaaaaagginsssssss’. Even his infamous dogs have small cameo roles, as the one barking dog who leaves with […]

Farmer Maggot: Book Profile

Farmer Maggot was a Hobbit with a farm, Bamfurlong, situated in the boggy region of the Marish in the eastern Shire. He lived with his wife, children and three wolf-like dogs (Fang, Grip and Wolf) in a farmhouse above the ground rather than in a traditional hobbit hole. The house was large, thatched, and made […]