Mythgard's Exploring The Lord of the Rings
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Session 187: Bilbo Finally Raises the Sensitive Issue
29 mei 2021 · 1 uur 59 min
Episode 187: Council of Elrond Session 63 Lees meer
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In which Gandalf assures Bilbo that Sauron’s weapon is not his fault nor his responsibility. He delivers a message of hope and tells Bilbo not to give up on his “happy ending.” Gandalf alludes to “messengers” and we learn their role in this mission. Bilbo hints that everyone should come to the point and start naming names.
Field Trip: Wells of Langflood, Floodfells
“Deeds will not be less valiant because they are unpraised.” ~J.R.R. Tolkien
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Session 186: Bilbo's Gambit
22 mei 2021 · 2 uur 11 min
05/18/2021 Lees meer
Episode 186: Council of Elrond Session 62
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In which Elrond broadly hints that small hands will do “the work.” Bilbo appears to jumps to a very hobbity conclusion. What was Bilbo’s thought process in volunteering? Is his happily-ever-after ending in jeopardy or Bilbo attempting to protect the small-hand crew? (Boromir, read the room!)
Field Trip: Wells of Langflood, Thokvist
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Session 185: Operation: Fool's Hope
22 mei 2021 · 2 uur 13 min
05/11/2021 Lees meer
Episode 185: Council of Elrond Session 61
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In which we discuss how the 3 Elven rings are actually fighting Sauron. Erestor tries to bring the meeting back on topic and brings up concerns about Elrond’s hopeless plan. Gandalf points out that it’s only hopeless to people with no hope. What is the difference between Amdir versus Estel in this instance? What is the false hope which Gandalf warns us of? When is folly the perfect disguise and when is folly just…stupid?
Homework: Where in Tolkien’s Other Translations does he use the word “Quest?”
Field Trip: Wells of Langflood Sundergrot, Stramvarth
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Session 184: Concerning the Elven Rings
8 mei 2021 · 2 uur 11 min
But what about those Elf Rings? What are they good for?
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Session 183: Speaking of Using Rings Against Sauron
25 april 2021 · 1 uur 59 min
04/20/2021 Lees meer
Episode 183: Council of Elrond Session 59
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In which Boromir is rebuked but then assured that his idea was understandable if misinformed. Gloin shows off his own misinformation by suggesting the remaining rings of power be rounded up and combined. He then asks the Elves of the remaining Dwarf Ring and if the 3 Elf Rings are still at large. Was Thror’s Ring the last of the Dwarven rings? Who has it now? Gandalf recounts the fate of Thror’s Ring.
Field Trip: Wells of Langflood Skerabrygg, Sundergrot
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Session 181: How to Oppose Sauron
17 april 2021 · 2 uur 6 min
04/06/2021 Lees meer
Episode 181: Council of Elrond Session 57
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In which Elrond explains why using the ring is a bad idea. What are the dynamics of ring ownership? Is the nature of the ring that of a tool or an entity? How then does it work on others?
Field Trip: Wells of Langflood
“Deeds will not be less valiant because they are unpraised.” ~J.R.R. Tolkien
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Session 182: Opposing Sauron Plan B
17 april 2021 · 2 uur 12 min
04/13/2021 Lees meer
Episode 182: Council of Elrond Session 58
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In which we discuss the “Orc Problem.” Boromir and Elrond face off concerning the bravery of men and elves. Boromir then takes a poke at Aragorn’s role in the coming strife, and whatever mysterious errands the Rangers of Ithilien are doing. Aragorn makes a point that there are more than one front to this war.
Field Trip: Wells of Langflood
“Deeds will not be less valiant because they are unpraised.” ~J.R.R. Tolkien
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Session 178: Reasoned Deliberations
3 april 2021 · 2 uur 25 min
Tonight we will look at the logic underlying the suggestions of various (Elvish) Council members.
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Session 179: The Climax of the Council
3 april 2021 · 2 uur 47 min
In which Elrond finally lays down some counsel which is at least 45% stronger than the average Morgul spell.
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Session 180: A Modest Proposal
3 april 2021 · 2 uur 5 min
03/30/2021 Lees meer
Episode 180: Council of Elrond Session 56
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In which a decidedly unelven plan to unmake the ring is proposed by Elrond. Did Elrond always want to destroy the ring after it was taken by Isildur? Boromir has a moment with his horn before asking why the council doesn’t’ want to use “The Great Ring” to their advantage.
Field Trip: Wells of Langflood
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Session 177: Risks and Options
14 maart 2021 · 2 uur 9 min
03/09/2021 Lees meer
177: Council of Elrond Session 53
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In which we consider why the Valar refuse to help/take the ring. Were the 3 elven rings a mistake? A discussion on how the Valar work and the role of provenance. Is Glorfindel bringing up hypothetical talking points re: ring disposal, or are his ideas terrible? Why can’ there be a Third Alliance of the Free People?
Field Trip: Bridge of Hadhodiant
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Session 176: Weighing the Options
7 maart 2021 · 2 uur 19 min
03/02/2021 Lees meer
176: Council of Elrond Session 52
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In which Glorfindel points out that hiding the ring only delays the inevitable, even if Bombadil could be trusted with the task. Galdor agrees and adds that no one in Middle Earth has the strength and will to keep it hidden. What is the Night (capital N) and where have we heard stories of The Darkness before? Are Elrond’s All-Stars up to the challenge ahead?
Homework: Why would the Valar refuse to help/take the ring?
Field Trip: Vales of Anduin
“Deeds will not be less valiant because they are unpraised.” ~J.R.R. Tolkien
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Session 175: Of Squirrels and Tom Bombadil
27 februari 2021 · 2 uur 7 min
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In which we discuss what the “change of days,” is for Tom Bombadil. Chief Councilor, Erestor has a suggestion about leaving The Ring with Tom. Gandalf says it’s a bad idea, but would that actually be the case? Could any Free Person be a completely perfect ringbearer?
Field Trip: Vales of Anduin
“Deeds will not be less valiant because they are unpraised.” ~J.R.R. Tolkien
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Session 174: The Beginning of the End of the Council
21 februari 2021 · 2 uur 15 min
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In which we backtrack to Gandalf’s description of his relationship with Shadowfax. As his narrative come to an end, Gandalf announces that “The Tale is told from first to last.” Again, we’re reminded that the hand of Fate and Providence is at play that all the players have arrived just before curtain up. Gandalf asks what is to be done with the Ring. Elrond misses his cue and starts on a non sequitur, or could it be something else?
Field Trip: Rhosgobel
“Deeds will not be less valiant because they are unpraised.” ~J.R.R. Tolkien
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Session 173: Gandalf's Story Comes to an End
11 februari 2021 · 2 uur 16 min
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In which we break down Gandalf’s path post-Weathertop back to Rivendell. Was it a wild-goose chase into the Ettenmoores? What did he hope to accomplish and what of the riders? Providence, doublespeak and more as Gandalf finishes his narrative. Why did Gandalf keep this long narrative until the Council instead of telling Frodo in his room?
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Session 172: The Further Difficulties of the Witchking
3 februari 2021 · 2 uur 38 min
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In which Gandalf recounts the Nazguul’s infiltration of Bree, and their “starting lineup” and travel itinerary. We debate the Nazguul’s “Plan Bree” and their ultimate goal, Gandalf’s wild ride to Weathertop and The Witch King’s perspective of Frodo’s flight to Rivendell. Also, how unlucky are the Nazguul that they keep running into the Noldorin?
Field Trip: Duskenvale Glandin
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Session 171: Gandalf Contributes to the Witchking's Troubles
23 januari 2021 · 1 uur 58 min
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In which we discuss the evolution of Butterburr’s name, and we learn the fate of the forgetful innkeeper. The nature of Gandalf’s blessing that made his beer fit for a King. And we contemplate Aragorn’s alter-ego Strider,
Field Trip: Gladdenmere
“Deeds will not be less valiant because they are unpraised.” ~J.R.R. Tolkien
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Session 170: Retracing Frodo's Steps, Quickly
16 januari 2021 · 2 uur 34 min
Tonight, we get Gandalf's return in haste to the Shire and Bree. Will he pick up any decoy hobbits? Will he melt any butter?
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Session 169: Rohan Rumblings
8 januari 2021 · 2 uur 20 min
Join the Tolkien Professor as he kicks off year five of the most in-depth Lord of Rings class of all time. Tonight, we watch as Boromir interrupts the Council of Elrond once more!
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Session 168: Introduction to the Horse Lords
22 december 2020 · 2 uur 12 min
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In which we disambiguate Tolkien's use of "try and" and "try to." Rohan bursts into the narrative, and we discuss the potential source of the rumor that the Rohirrim are selling horses to Mordor.
Field Trip: Blómgard (Vales of Anduin)
“Deeds will not be less valiant because they are unpraised.” ~J.R.R. Tolkien
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Session 167: Radagast - Moth
15 december 2020 · 2 uur 27 min
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In which we see Radaghast’s curtain call, as Sauruman’s pawn. The Eagles evolve from talking fairytale animals to agents of angels. The Wind Lord, Gwaihir rescues Gandalf after an entire summer stuck in Orthanc’s tower. Deus Ex Aquila: the eagles do seem to specialize in rescuing virtuous people (and their corpses) from “Sticky Wickeds,” don’t they?
HOMEWORK: Find instances of “To try to” and “To try and” and we’ll examine it next time.
Field Trip: Vales of Anduin, Blomgard
“Deeds will not be less valiant because they are unpraised.” ~J.R.R. Tolkien
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Session 166: A Dream Rescue
4 december 2020 · 2 uur 16 min
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In which we discuss what Saruman’s sacrificed for absolutely no ring. Frodo interrupts again, with his vision of Gandalf at Bombadill’s house. No one seems to care much, since everyone else is also getting divine dreams. Also does Tolkien hate spiders?
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Field Trip: Vales of Anduin, Avabarg, Sharkey’s Slough (Gladden)
“Deeds will not be less valiant because they are unpraised.” ~J.R.R. Tolkien
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Session 165: Gandalf's Predicament
4 december 2020 · 2 uur 13 min
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In which Saurman’s breeding programs and plans for conquest are tactfully discussed. Bob remains a hobbit. Gandalf hopes that Barliman forwarded his letter to his friends in the shire (oops). Why didn’t Gandalf lie to Saruman and then run away, and why do very few of Tolkien’s heroes lie?
Field Trip: Vales of Anduin, Avabarg
“Deeds will not be less valiant because they are unpraised.” ~J.R.R. Tolkien
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Session 163: The Confrontation Comes to a Crisis
22 november 2020 · 2 uur 26 min
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In which we finish our discussion of the confrontation between Gandalf and Saruman. Gandalf makes it clear that he isn't taken in by Saruman's words, and we discuss what how Saruman must be sizing up Gandalf based on his response.
Field Trip: Hultvís (Vales of Anduin)
“Deeds will not be less valiant because they are unpraised.” ~J.R.R. Tolkien
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Session 161: Recruiting Gandalf
22 november 2020 · 2 uur 23 min
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In which Sauruman tries to recruit Gandalf with a well-rehearsed speech. He makes a few “revealing” slips, and speaks of a POWER, and the tragedy of trying to do The Mayar’s work with no power. Also what is a “slogo?”
Field Trip: Carn Dun “Seat of the Witch King”
“Deeds will not be less valiant because they are unpraised.” ~J.R.R. Tolkien
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Session 164: Means, Ends, And Isengard
22 november 2020 · 2 uur 21 min
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In which Gandalf describes his imprisonment and the ravaged Isengard’s transformation. Sauruman is building an army to rival Mordor. Is building an orc army really plausible deniability?
Field Trip: Vales of Anduin, Gladden Fields
“Deeds will not be less valiant because they are unpraised.” ~J.R.R. Tolkien
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Session 162: Saruman's Performance Act II
22 november 2020 · 2 uur 4 min
162: Council of Elrond Sessions 38 11/03/2020 Lees meer
In which the professor ponders what outcome Sauruman had expected before recruiting Gandalf, and whether Sauruman is using all his art on Gandalf or if the whole meeting was a trap to see if Gandalf has the One Ring on him, or a clue as to where it might be.
Field Trip: Vales of Anduin towards Gladden Fields.
“Deeds will not be less valiant because they are unpraised.” ~J.R.R. Tolkien
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Session 160: Saruman the Un White, Uncloaked!
8 november 2020 · 2 uur 18 min
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In which Saurman decries his title as Saruman The White and Gandalf tries to defend its virtues to the newly self-styled Saruman of the Many Colors.
Field Trip Carn Dum Instance.
“Deeds will not be less valiant because they are unpraised.” ~J.R.R. Tolkien
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Session 157: The Order Of Wizards
8 november 2020 · 2 uur 33 min
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In which Gandalf relates his meeting with Sauruman and the wizards’ rapport is analyzed.
Field Trip: Carn Dum
“Deeds will not be less valiant because they are unpraised.” ~J.R.R. Tolkien
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Session 158: Gandalf's Big Decision
8 november 2020 · 2 uur 36 min
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Session 159: The Wizardly Confrontation Begins
8 november 2020 · 2 uur 33 min
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Session 156: The Final Narrative
7 oktober 2020 · 1 uur 47 min
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Session 155: Solving the Crime - Gollum's Escape
26 september 2020 · 2 uur 15 min
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Session 154: Conspiracies Hinted At
26 september 2020 · 2 uur 18 min
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Session 153: Mostly About Gollum
15 september 2020 · 2 uur 7 min
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Session 152: The Turning Point
14 september 2020 · 2 uur 13 min
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Session 151: Proof
14 september 2020 · 2 uur 14 min
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Session 150: Gollum's Evidence
14 september 2020 · 2 uur 26 min
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Session 149: The Quest about the Ring
14 september 2020 · 2 uur 21 min
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Session 148: Isildur and the Ring
14 september 2020 · 2 uur 56 min
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Session 147: The Testimony of Isildur
29 juni 2020 · 2 uur 20 min
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In which The Professor discusses Gandalf’s recounting of his meeting with Denathor and his “hoard” of books. Boromir’s interjection is discussed and we begin Isildur’s written account of The Ring.
Field Trip: Angmar, Kusle Lannan & Gorothlad
“Deeds will not be less valiant because they are unpraised.” ~J.R.R. Tolkien
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Session 146: Citation Needed
29 juni 2020 · 2 uur 17 min
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In which The Professor delves into Gandalf’s search for the ring’s identity and his trip to Minas Tirith’s archives.
Field Trip Minas: Angmar, Minas Agar, Minas Maur
“Deeds will not be less valiant because they are unpraised.” ~J.R.R. Tolkien
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Session 145: Archival Drama
13 juni 2020 · 2 uur 2 min
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In which the Professor deconstructs Galdor’s reference to the “long-debated ring,” Sauruman’s comment about hope cheating Sauron, and Gandalf’s account of chasing Gollum and researching the ring. Sauruman’s study of the rings and his connection to the White Council (and 2 elven ring bearers) is discussed.
“Deeds will not be less valiant because they are unpraised.” ~J.R.R. Tolkien
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Session 144: Gandalf’s Knowledge
13 juni 2020 · 2 uur 11 min
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In which the professor discusses Gandalf’s investigation into the ring’s identity and history and the tracking down of Gollum.
Field Trip: Barad Gularan
~Monica/Vilori
“Deeds will not be less valiant because they are unpraised.” ~J.R.R. Tolkien
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Session 143: Gandalf Takes the Floor
13 juni 2020 · 2 uur 37 min
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In which the professor discusses Galdor’s intent again, and the word “trove.” Elrond introduces Gandalf and it is discussed why he uses the name “Gandalf” instead of “Mithrandir.” It’s discussed why Gandalf took so long to decipher the identity of Bilbo’s ring. Gandalf acknowledges that it did take too long, but at least Sauron was even slower on the uptake. Gandalf talks about his consultation with Saruman and his trip to Dol Guldur and facing the necromancer. Saruman refuses to believe that Bilbo’s ring is the One Ring. Does Saruman blame/credit Ulmo for the “disappearance” of the ring into “the sea” in his passive conjecture?
Field Trip: Imlad Balcorth
“Deeds will not be less valiant because they are unpraised.” ~J.R.R. Tolkien
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Session 142: Investigations
13 juni 2020 · 2 uur 46 min
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In which The Professor dissects Bilbo’s recounting, and it’s debated why Elrond is allowing the Ring’s Story to be told in this haphazard manner. Did he have a set agenda or is he winging it? Frodo’s account is given and it’s debated who interrupted his story for more detail. Bilbo comments that Frodo’s retelling is a good story and enthuses about putting Frodo’s account in writing. Galdor, like Boromir, demands more proof that Frodo’s Ring is Isildur's ring, claiming that only the wise could follow this train of logic.
Field Trip: Imlad Balchorth
“Deeds will not be less valiant because they are unpraised.” ~J.R.R. Tolkien
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Session 141: The Halflings Stand Forth
9 mei 2020 · 2 uur 18 min
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Bilbo calls for a lunch break, but Elrond asks him to relate his account of taking the ring from Gollum and shows again his remarkable grasp of hobbitry. Bilbo refers to his dislike of being labeled “thief” and the implications of that.
Field Trip: Himbar and discussing the hierarchy of the Angmar forces.
“Deeds will not be less valiant because they are unpraised.” ~J.R.R. Tolkien
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Session 140: Transitioning to Explanations
9 mei 2020 · 2 uur 46 min
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In which the Professor dissects Boromir’s request for proof that Frodo’s ring is Isildur’s bane, and his general tone of his request. We debate Elrond’s use of “shall” in “That shall be told.”
Field Trip: Himbar and the local village outside Carn Dum.
“Deeds will not be less valiant because they are unpraised.” ~J.R.R. Tolkien
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Session 139: Aragorn's Call
4 mei 2020 · 2 uur 44 min
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Session 138: Bilbo Says the K Word
4 mei 2020 · 2 uur 31 min
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In which The Professor delves into Bilbo’s heated recitation of his “All That is Gold Does not Glitter” poem at the Council, and the intended audience is discussed. Aragorn addresses Boromir’s doubts and tries to assuage them. Field Trip: Gabilshathur, an Angmar Dwarf Settlement
“Deeds will not be less valiant because they are unpraised.” ~J.R.R. Tolkien