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1. So, you have been chosen by the wizards to answer their own particular brand of questions this month. Does this make you proud? Why do you think the wizards have chosen you? LOL, I dread to think… 2. Let’s start with something easy. A simple choice. Which do you prefer and why? – Middle-earth […]
1.So, you have been chosen by the wizards to answer their own particular brand of questions this month. Does this make you proud? Why do you think the wizards have chosen you? Pink Wizard: Errmm, because they had no choice? Blue Wizard: We are the wizards! Who makes these silly questions? Pink Wizard: Exactly! Blue […]
1. Éomer Nephew to King Théoden of Rohan, he was booted out because the King’s evil party planner, Gríma, was afraid that he would figure out that he was indeed working for Saruman. Éomer remained loyal to Théoden, while at the same time building a fan club of screaming Rohan maidens who took a fancy […]
Journalists have been given a preview of six scenes from the forthcoming stage version of the LotR. These included Frodo agreeing to destroy the ring and two battle scenes.
You can read the full story at the National Post who comment, “The excerpts, presented without costumes, sets or lights, reveal a fast-paced show full of energy, athleticism and emotion that will appeal well beyond Tolkien’s fan base — but one that will undoubtedly be bolstered when the full special effects and illusions are added in.”
1. Arwen giving her place on the ship to Frodo [LOTR – ROTK] Arwen giving up her place on the ship to Frodo made quite an impression on readers everywhere. The chance to leave his pains behind by going into the West and spending the remaining years of his life in peace and tranquillity was […]
1. The Watcher in the Water If you are an avid tourist, then the chances are you have gone to the Walls of Moria to try and locate the Doors of Durin. You probably didn’t find them, but perhaps you did find the large sign reading: DO NOT THROW ROCKS INTO THE LAKE! The reason […]
Like any science, Tolkienism uses its own vocabulary. One part of this is the abbreviations, mostly used when referencing to a section in a Tolkien-publication or identifying a quote. This is a short, handy list of common abbreviations. Books ‘The Hobbit’ ~ H, obviously. There are no other Tolkien-books beginning with ‘h’, so this one […]
Name: Éomer Sex: male Race: Rohir Year of birth: TA 2991 Home: Edoras, Rohan Occupation: Third Marshall of the Mark Appears where? LOTR, Book 3, Book 5 + Book 6, IV + V + VI Relatives: brother to Éowyn, nephew to King Théoden; marries Lothiriel, one son Elfwine Appearance: Tall, blonde hair, beard Significance: Encourages […]
Name: Arwen Undómiel Sex: female Race: Elf Year of birth: TA 241 Home: Rivendell / Lothlórien Appears where? LOTR, Book 2, II; LOTR, Book 6, V + VI; LOTR Appendix A (vi) Relatives: father Elrond Peredhil, mother Celebrían, brothers Elrond and Elrohir; marries Aragorn Appearance: Tall, dark hair, pale skin, beautiful Significance: Is betrothed to […]
I am the Ring of Power, the One Ring, the Ruling Ring and… Anyway, the evil Ring of Sauron, and this is my life story. I was forged a long, long, long… well, a pretty long time ago by the dark lord Sauron in the fires of Mount Doom in the dark land of Mordor. […]
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