Articles related to "Eregion"
Celeborn Unplugged
Taking another look at Celeborn, we find he is not quite so cut-and-dried as his detractors would have us believe. But is what Tolkien told us about Celeborn nearly as important as what he implied?
celeborn • galadriel • fangorn forest • treebeard • lothlorien
Taking another look at Celeborn, we find he is not quite so cut-and-dried as his detractors would have us believe. But is what Tolkien told us about Celeborn nearly as important as what he implied?
celeborn • galadriel • fangorn forest • treebeard • lothlorien
Shhh! It's a Secret Ring!
Who knew about the Rings of Power at the end of the Third Age? It requires some historical detective work to figure out who knew about them in the first place, who learned about them later, and who would have been around to forget about them.
rings of power • the one ring • numenor • eregion • noldor
Who knew about the Rings of Power at the end of the Third Age? It requires some historical detective work to figure out who knew about them in the first place, who learned about them later, and who would have been around to forget about them.
rings of power • the one ring • numenor • eregion • noldor
The Sauron Strategies: Footsteps into Failure
The first of two articles examining Sauron's strategies and objectives. In the Second Age, Sauron proved to be flexible and resilient, but he consistently underestimated his enemies' abilities and resources.
sauron • elendil • anardil • numenor • of the rings of power and the third age
The first of two articles examining Sauron's strategies and objectives. In the Second Age, Sauron proved to be flexible and resilient, but he consistently underestimated his enemies' abilities and resources.
sauron • elendil • anardil • numenor • of the rings of power and the third age
Do Elves Dream of Eclectic Sleep?
What does it mean to be an Elf? The answer to that question changes with the passing of the ages, and eventually an Elf must choose between sorrow and uncertainty. The growing burden of Elvish regret may, in fact, have compelled the Elves to grow beyond their own fears and misconceptions.
uncertainty • aman • valinor • feanor • finwe
What does it mean to be an Elf? The answer to that question changes with the passing of the ages, and eventually an Elf must choose between sorrow and uncertainty. The growing burden of Elvish regret may, in fact, have compelled the Elves to grow beyond their own fears and misconceptions.
uncertainty • aman • valinor • feanor • finwe
Middle-earth Connections: Lore of the Rings
A detailed examination of the motivations behind the Elves' creaion of the Rings of Power, and some speculations on how the Rings may have been used.
rings of power • sauron • eregion • gil-galad • tolkien
A detailed examination of the motivations behind the Elves' creaion of the Rings of Power, and some speculations on how the Rings may have been used.
rings of power • sauron • eregion • gil-galad • tolkien
Moving Sale: Magic Rings and Other Trinkets Half Off
The Elves of Middle-earth had many regrets. But were they simply being materialistic when they grieved for lost treasures, or was there something more?
elves • eregion • aman • gandalf • frodo
The Elves of Middle-earth had many regrets. But were they simply being materialistic when they grieved for lost treasures, or was there something more?
elves • eregion • aman • gandalf • frodo
Unwritten Tales of Love and War in Middle-Earth
Both the First Age and the Third Age are highlighted by tales of love and tragedy. Yet the Second Age reveals only pieces of what might have been another enchanting cycle of stories of love, heroism, and the long struggle against evil.
second age • first age • third age • middle-earth • elrond
Both the First Age and the Third Age are highlighted by tales of love and tragedy. Yet the Second Age reveals only pieces of what might have been another enchanting cycle of stories of love, heroism, and the long struggle against evil.
second age • first age • third age • middle-earth • elrond
The Merchants of Middle-earth
A discussion of money and economics in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth through the ages.
money • middle-earth • j.r.r. tolkien • economy • trade
A discussion of money and economics in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth through the ages.
money • middle-earth • j.r.r. tolkien • economy • trade
Gil-galad was an Elven-king...
A discussion of Gil-galad's history and genealogy, and the importance of The Silmarillion in studying Gil-galad.
gil-galad • elendil • numenor • finwe • lindon
A discussion of Gil-galad's history and genealogy, and the importance of The Silmarillion in studying Gil-galad.
gil-galad • elendil • numenor • finwe • lindon
A History of the Last Alliance of Elves and Men, Part 3
Part three of a three-part article examining the causes and events of the War of the Last Alliance of Elves and Men. This section includes the end notes and bibliography of sources.
aule • valinor • war of the last alliance of elves and men • concerning galadriel and celeborn • unfinished tales
Part three of a three-part article examining the causes and events of the War of the Last Alliance of Elves and Men. This section includes the end notes and bibliography of sources.
aule • valinor • war of the last alliance of elves and men • concerning galadriel and celeborn • unfinished tales
Them Dwarves, Them Dwarves, Part II
A continuation of the discussion of Tolkien's Dwarves: their history, culture, and relationships with other peoples.
dwarves • middle-earth • tolkien • eriador • hobbits
A continuation of the discussion of Tolkien's Dwarves: their history, culture, and relationships with other peoples.
dwarves • middle-earth • tolkien • eriador • hobbits
The Quests of Middle-earth
A look at Tolkien's use of quests in his stories, long and short, and of how role-playing games and more recent fantasy stories have departed from Tolkien's ideas.
quest • gilgamesh • j.r.r. tolkien • the lord of the rings • fellowship
A look at Tolkien's use of quests in his stories, long and short, and of how role-playing games and more recent fantasy stories have departed from Tolkien's ideas.
quest • gilgamesh • j.r.r. tolkien • the lord of the rings • fellowship
A History of the Last Alliance of Elves and Men, Part 1
First of three parts of a research paper covering the history of the Last Alliance of Elves and Men. Part one covers events leading up the war.
the last alliance of elves and men • gil-galad • elendil the tall • isildur • anarion
First of three parts of a research paper covering the history of the Last Alliance of Elves and Men. Part one covers events leading up the war.
the last alliance of elves and men • gil-galad • elendil the tall • isildur • anarion
Before the Numenoreans Came
What was Eriador like in the years between the departure of the Numenoreans over Sea and their eventual return? We can extrapolate a few ideas based on things J.R.R. Tolkien said concerning the history of the Dunedain.
gil-galad • elrond • lindon • beleriand • cirdan
What was Eriador like in the years between the departure of the Numenoreans over Sea and their eventual return? We can extrapolate a few ideas based on things J.R.R. Tolkien said concerning the history of the Dunedain.
gil-galad • elrond • lindon • beleriand • cirdan
The Wild, Wild, Wood-elf West
A discussion of the complex history of the Wood-elves, exploring their roots and various cultural sources.
wood-elves • silvan elves • eldar • noldor • minyar
A discussion of the complex history of the Wood-elves, exploring their roots and various cultural sources.
wood-elves • silvan elves • eldar • noldor • minyar
What Can We Expect From the Upcoming Movies?
An initial discussion of what fans can expect from Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings movies.
tolkien • peter jackson • lord of the rings • hobbits • rangers
An initial discussion of what fans can expect from Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings movies.
tolkien • peter jackson • lord of the rings • hobbits • rangers
The Sauron Strategies: One War to Win Them All, Except...
The second of two essays examining the strategies Sauron employed during the Second and Third Ages. Striving to be like Morgoth, Sauron took on the world. Perhaps he bit off more than he could chew.
sauron • gondor • arnor • lords of the eldar • council of elrond
The second of two essays examining the strategies Sauron employed during the Second and Third Ages. Striving to be like Morgoth, Sauron took on the world. Perhaps he bit off more than he could chew.
sauron • gondor • arnor • lords of the eldar • council of elrond
Good Night, Good Rhudaur
Despite a reputation for evil, Rhudaur may have served a good purpose, both in the early centuries of the history of Arnor and in the last centuries of the Third Age.
rhudaur • cardolan • arthedain • arnor • imladris
Despite a reputation for evil, Rhudaur may have served a good purpose, both in the early centuries of the history of Arnor and in the last centuries of the Third Age.
rhudaur • cardolan • arthedain • arnor • imladris
Make Room for Dragons
Is it possible to explain why Tolkien did not write about dragons in the Second Age? Some new twists on old ideas may reveal the truth about where the dragons went and what they were (or were not) up to.
dragons • melkor • morgoth • sauron • gil-galad
Is it possible to explain why Tolkien did not write about dragons in the Second Age? Some new twists on old ideas may reveal the truth about where the dragons went and what they were (or were not) up to.
dragons • melkor • morgoth • sauron • gil-galad
Frodo's Temptation - the New Lord of Barad-dur
The final installment of the 'Frodo's Temptation' series of articles wherein the author gives in to the temptation to play a round of 'what-if'.
frodo • sam • tolkien • gandalf • sauron
The final installment of the 'Frodo's Temptation' series of articles wherein the author gives in to the temptation to play a round of 'what-if'.
frodo • sam • tolkien • gandalf • sauron
Look what they've done to Middle-earth, Ma
An assessment of Peter Jackson's Internet preview for the upcoming <i>Lord of the Rings</i> movies and how it reflects the accuracy (or inaccuracy) of the films in portraying Middle-earth.
middle-earth • tolkien • jackson • lord of the rings • lotr
An assessment of Peter Jackson's Internet preview for the upcoming <i>Lord of the Rings</i> movies and how it reflects the accuracy (or inaccuracy) of the films in portraying Middle-earth.
middle-earth • tolkien • jackson • lord of the rings • lotr
The Tip of the Iceberg: New Information About Middle-Earth
This is the first of a series of essays analyzing previously unpublished works by J.R.R. Tolkien which have been brought to light by the Elvish Linguistic Fellowship.
elvish linguistic fellowship • vinyar tengwar • mythopoeic society • osanwe-kenta • rivers and beacon-hills of gondor
This is the first of a series of essays analyzing previously unpublished works by J.R.R. Tolkien which have been brought to light by the Elvish Linguistic Fellowship.
elvish linguistic fellowship • vinyar tengwar • mythopoeic society • osanwe-kenta • rivers and beacon-hills of gondor
Kryptic Tales of Middle-earth
A review of the various tales of horror and dread that Tolkien slipped into the Middle-earth canon.
ghost stories • horror stores • dead men • sorcery • necromancy
A review of the various tales of horror and dread that Tolkien slipped into the Middle-earth canon.
ghost stories • horror stores • dead men • sorcery • necromancy
Life in an Elven Fishing Town
Tolkien wrote little concerning the lives and crafts of Cirdan's mariners, but these hearty Elves of the sea fought in all of Middle-earth's great wars. They were also among the last Eldarin people to vanish from the world of men.
cirdan • brithombar and eglarest • mithlond • the grey havens • teleri
Tolkien wrote little concerning the lives and crafts of Cirdan's mariners, but these hearty Elves of the sea fought in all of Middle-earth's great wars. They were also among the last Eldarin people to vanish from the world of men.
cirdan • brithombar and eglarest • mithlond • the grey havens • teleri
The Magic of the Minstrels
Middle-earth had few professional entertainers, and that may be because the greatest entertainers of all had been the Elves, whose magic was still in some ways remembered.
minstrels • entertainment • treebeard • arnor • gondor
Middle-earth had few professional entertainers, and that may be because the greatest entertainers of all had been the Elves, whose magic was still in some ways remembered.
minstrels • entertainment • treebeard • arnor • gondor
The Over-the-Bree-Hill Gang Rides Again
The problem with creating any sequel to Tolkien's Lord of the Rings is that you can't bring in a new Dark Lord. A successor to Sauron invalidates the whole mythology.
sauron • morgoth • dark lord • gandalf • lord of the rings
The problem with creating any sequel to Tolkien's Lord of the Rings is that you can't bring in a new Dark Lord. A successor to Sauron invalidates the whole mythology.
sauron • morgoth • dark lord • gandalf • lord of the rings
Trick or Treat? Spooky Middle-Earth
J.R.R. Tolkien brushed most of the major Western holidays with his imaginary history. It's a shame he passed over Halloween. Or did he?
halloween • samhain • celtic festival • tolkien • middle-earth
J.R.R. Tolkien brushed most of the major Western holidays with his imaginary history. It's a shame he passed over Halloween. Or did he?
halloween • samhain • celtic festival • tolkien • middle-earth
All the King's Horses and All the King's Men...
This is the third in a series of articles exploring previously unpublished texts about Middle-earth. The 'Osanwe-kenta' text is closely identified with J.R.R. Tolkien's 'Orcs' essay and 'Quendi and Eldar'. But there may also be a connection with the much later 'Shibboleth of Feanor'.
osanwe-kenta • shibboleth of feanor • quendi and eldar
This is the third in a series of articles exploring previously unpublished texts about Middle-earth. The 'Osanwe-kenta' text is closely identified with J.R.R. Tolkien's 'Orcs' essay and 'Quendi and Eldar'. But there may also be a connection with the much later 'Shibboleth of Feanor'.
osanwe-kenta • shibboleth of feanor • quendi and eldar
Ithilien, Moon Over Gondor
Ithilien rose and fell with the fortunes of Gondor, but when all else was lost, Gondor hung on to Isildur's former home tenaciously. What did this land mean to the people Isildur left behind?
isildur • anarion • last alliance of elves and men • gil-galad • arnor
Ithilien rose and fell with the fortunes of Gondor, but when all else was lost, Gondor hung on to Isildur's former home tenaciously. What did this land mean to the people Isildur left behind?
isildur • anarion • last alliance of elves and men • gil-galad • arnor
The Good, the Bad, and the Outlawed
All the great tragedies of Tolkien's First Age cycle are founded upon the outlaw motif. The loss of community and the moral isolation force his characters to undertake purifying journeys. But the journeys are so arduous that most who tread the outlaw path fail to redeem themselves, or must do so by paying the ultimate price.
outlaws • redemptive journey • tolkien's outlaws • noldor • beren
All the great tragedies of Tolkien's First Age cycle are founded upon the outlaw motif. The loss of community and the moral isolation force his characters to undertake purifying journeys. But the journeys are so arduous that most who tread the outlaw path fail to redeem themselves, or must do so by paying the ultimate price.
outlaws • redemptive journey • tolkien's outlaws • noldor • beren
The Manly Men of Myth and Middle-Earth
How much were Tolkien's heroes like the heroes of the ancient Greeks, Hebrews, and Germans? Did Beowulf really serve as a model for any of Middle-earth's men of action? Tolkien is believed to have revived some of the ancient epic traditions, but his heroes display a surprising humility when compared to classic examples.
beowulf • aragorn • eomer • hurin • turin
How much were Tolkien's heroes like the heroes of the ancient Greeks, Hebrews, and Germans? Did Beowulf really serve as a model for any of Middle-earth's men of action? Tolkien is believed to have revived some of the ancient epic traditions, but his heroes display a surprising humility when compared to classic examples.
beowulf • aragorn • eomer • hurin • turin
The Middle-Earth Prophecies
An examination of the role prophecy plays in Middle-earth, and how Tolkien distinguishes between true foretelling and forecasting, and how prophecy may be a tool for compulsion.
prophecy • melkor • manwe • osanwe-kenta • valar
An examination of the role prophecy plays in Middle-earth, and how Tolkien distinguishes between true foretelling and forecasting, and how prophecy may be a tool for compulsion.
prophecy • melkor • manwe • osanwe-kenta • valar
Which parts of Middle-earth will we not see?
A discussion of several places in Middle-earth which are never seen in either Tolkien's book or Peter Jackson's movies, but of which J.R.R. Tolkien told us much.
belfalas • calenardhon • tharbad • rohan • aldburg
A discussion of several places in Middle-earth which are never seen in either Tolkien's book or Peter Jackson's movies, but of which J.R.R. Tolkien told us much.
belfalas • calenardhon • tharbad • rohan • aldburg
Who Is Like the Wise Elf?
An examination of what Tolkien may have meant in referring to the lords of the Eldar as 'the Wise'.
the wise • elven-wise • lords of the eldar • luthien tinuviel • earendil
An examination of what Tolkien may have meant in referring to the lords of the Eldar as 'the Wise'.
the wise • elven-wise • lords of the eldar • luthien tinuviel • earendil
Tolkien's Time Machine: When Literary Worlds Collide
Most readers agree that The Lord of the Rings is a unique book. And though J.R.R. Tolkien is credited with helping launch the modern fantasy literary genre, there are no other books which approach LoTR in quality and perfection. Why? Could it be that Tolkien was pursuing a goal which no one else has yet attempted?
the lord of the rings • j.r.r. tolkien • middle-earth • medieval romand • heroic romance
Most readers agree that The Lord of the Rings is a unique book. And though J.R.R. Tolkien is credited with helping launch the modern fantasy literary genre, there are no other books which approach LoTR in quality and perfection. Why? Could it be that Tolkien was pursuing a goal which no one else has yet attempted?
the lord of the rings • j.r.r. tolkien • middle-earth • medieval romand • heroic romance
It's All in the Family: The Finweans
The second of two articles examining the families of the Eldarin kings. With the publication of The Peoples of Middle-earth, we learned Tolkien's final decisions on who was related to whom, and how.
finweans • the lord of the rings • the silmarillion • morgoth's ring • tolkien
The second of two articles examining the families of the Eldarin kings. With the publication of The Peoples of Middle-earth, we learned Tolkien's final decisions on who was related to whom, and how.
finweans • the lord of the rings • the silmarillion • morgoth's ring • tolkien
The Men Who Would Be Steward
A look at how the Stewards of Gondor compare to historical families which rose from stewardship to kingship, and why the Ruling Stewards never made themselves kings.
boromir • denethor • ruling stewards • gondor and arnor • elendil
A look at how the Stewards of Gondor compare to historical families which rose from stewardship to kingship, and why the Ruling Stewards never made themselves kings.
boromir • denethor • ruling stewards • gondor and arnor • elendil
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