Articles related to "Orcs"
Garn, Garn, It's an Orc's life for me!
A discussion of how Orcs are portrayed, could be portrayed, and perhaps should be portrayed in movies, television, and online gaming systems.
orcs • lord of the rings • mordor • brigands • bandits
A discussion of how Orcs are portrayed, could be portrayed, and perhaps should be portrayed in movies, television, and online gaming systems.
orcs • lord of the rings • mordor • brigands • bandits
Getting Started With WoW Roleplay - Orcs
At first glance the Orcs may seem like a primitive, violent race, but look deeper into their traditions and history and they prove a challenging and interesting people.
world of warcraft • blizzard entertainment • azeroth • role playing games • mmorpg
At first glance the Orcs may seem like a primitive, violent race, but look deeper into their traditions and history and they prove a challenging and interesting people.
world of warcraft • blizzard entertainment • azeroth • role playing games • mmorpg
Hobbit Tales, or Never There And Back Again...
A discussion of some of the other stories Tolkien could have told about Hobbits had he explained their history in greater detail.
hobbits • tolkien • shire • buckland • gondor
A discussion of some of the other stories Tolkien could have told about Hobbits had he explained their history in greater detail.
hobbits • tolkien • shire • buckland • gondor
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 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
Snoopy Versus the Lord of the Nazgul
How J.R.R. Tolkien's <i>The Lord of the Rings</i> might look if some famous American cartoon characters were to take on the key roles in the story.
snoopy • lord of the nazgul • middle-earth • orcs • hagar the horrible
How J.R.R. Tolkien's <i>The Lord of the Rings</i> might look if some famous American cartoon characters were to take on the key roles in the story.
snoopy • lord of the nazgul • middle-earth • orcs • hagar the horrible
Are We Ready For Peter Jackson's Aragorn?
An assessment of the character of Aragorn and how it should be portrayed in Peter Jackson's "Lord of the Rings" movies.
peter jackson • lord of the rings • aragorn • viggo mortensen • frodo
An assessment of the character of Aragorn and how it should be portrayed in Peter Jackson's "Lord of the Rings" movies.
peter jackson • lord of the rings • aragorn • viggo mortensen • frodo
Ideas in Creative Writing – Fantasy Fiction
Writing fantasy can be exciting, creative, and extremely fun if one already has a deep love for the style and worlds associated with the genre.
writing fantasy fiction • how to write fantasy fiction • creative writing ideas fantasy • fantasy elves • fantasy dwarves
Writing fantasy can be exciting, creative, and extremely fun if one already has a deep love for the style and worlds associated with the genre.
writing fantasy fiction • how to write fantasy fiction • creative writing ideas fantasy • fantasy elves • fantasy dwarves
Beorning questions...
Where the Beornings may have come from, and what they may have been like as a people...
beorn • beornings • gandalf • bilbo • thorin
Where the Beornings may have come from, and what they may have been like as a people...
beorn • beornings • gandalf • bilbo • thorin
A Real World, a Pseudo-History
Tolkien's Middle-earth is not an imaginary world. It is the real world at a imaginary period of time.
middle-earth • tolkien • imaginary • pseudo-history • fairy
Tolkien's Middle-earth is not an imaginary world. It is the real world at a imaginary period of time.
middle-earth • tolkien • imaginary • pseudo-history • fairy
Choosing a World of Warcraft Faction
The World of Warcraft is divided between the Alliance and the Horde. Which faction a Warcraft player joins determines his or her place in the world of Azeroth.
world of warcraft faction • alliance • horde • scourge • warcraft character
The World of Warcraft is divided between the Alliance and the Horde. Which faction a Warcraft player joins determines his or her place in the world of Azeroth.
world of warcraft faction • alliance • horde • scourge • warcraft character
Getting Started With WoW Roleplay - Draenei
In World of Warcraft the draenei are a proud race which have found themselves in Azeroth as outcasts after fleeing their home world - an interesting basis for role play.
draenei • burning legion • mmorpg • world of warcraft • role playing
In World of Warcraft the draenei are a proud race which have found themselves in Azeroth as outcasts after fleeing their home world - an interesting basis for role play.
draenei • burning legion • mmorpg • world of warcraft • role playing
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
When is a movie not just a movie?
An examination of the ethnic, moral, and historical issues surrounding The Lord of the Rings, which is occasionally embroiled in a controversy alleging that the book is racist.
star wars • george lucas • peter jackson • tolkien • lord of the rings
An examination of the ethnic, moral, and historical issues surrounding The Lord of the Rings, which is occasionally embroiled in a controversy alleging that the book is racist.
star wars • george lucas • peter jackson • tolkien • lord of the rings
Exploring Tolkien's Fourth Age
How Middle-earth might have appeared in the Fourth Age, had J.R.R. Tolkien finished writing The New Shadow.
new shadow • j.r.r. tolkien • middle-earth • borlas • barrow-wights
How Middle-earth might have appeared in the Fourth Age, had J.R.R. Tolkien finished writing The New Shadow.
new shadow • j.r.r. tolkien • middle-earth • borlas • barrow-wights
Ferthu Theoden Hal!
If you've ever wondered what was so special about Theoden, there may be an answer to your question. We can study the world in which Theoden lived to learn a little more about him.
theoden • edoras • tolkien • eomund • eofor
If you've ever wondered what was so special about Theoden, there may be an answer to your question. We can study the world in which Theoden lived to learn a little more about him.
theoden • edoras • tolkien • eomund • eofor
Speaking of Legolas...
An examination of the character of Legolas, and the possible clues Tolkien may have left concerning Legolas' age.
legolas • gimli • aragorn • gandalf • thranduil
An examination of the character of Legolas, and the possible clues Tolkien may have left concerning Legolas' age.
legolas • gimli • aragorn • gandalf • thranduil
Mountains on the Left, Ruins on the Right
Tolkien Enterprises recently moved to protect its trademarks in the gaming marketplace. Can they really prevent the gaming community from exercising its imagination, or are they just delaying the inevitable?
tolkien enterprises • iron crown enterprises • middle-earth • gaming • role-playing games
Tolkien Enterprises recently moved to protect its trademarks in the gaming marketplace. Can they really prevent the gaming community from exercising its imagination, or are they just delaying the inevitable?
tolkien enterprises • iron crown enterprises • middle-earth • gaming • role-playing games
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
Getting Started With WoW Roleplay - Humans
Possibly the easiest role play race to play is the human - all Warcraft players know how to act human - and they can prove a good starting ground for new role-players.
world of warcraft • role playing games • mmorpg • pirates • choosing a name
Possibly the easiest role play race to play is the human - all Warcraft players know how to act human - and they can prove a good starting ground for new role-players.
world of warcraft • role playing games • mmorpg • pirates • choosing a name
WoW: Cataclysm's New Race-Class Combinations
World of Warcraft's Cataclysm expansion will offer a variety of new race-class combinations never before available.
world of warcraft cataclysm • new races in cataclysm • new class combinations in cataclysm • new wow class combinations • new wow race class combinations
World of Warcraft's Cataclysm expansion will offer a variety of new race-class combinations never before available.
world of warcraft cataclysm • new races in cataclysm • new class combinations in cataclysm • new wow class combinations • new wow race class combinations
Ranger For Hire: Have Horse, Will Travel
A discussion of possible locations where Aragorn's people may have lived in Eriador.
aragorn • eriador • tolkien • rangers • dunedain
A discussion of possible locations where Aragorn's people may have lived in Eriador.
aragorn • eriador • tolkien • rangers • dunedain
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
5 Best Ways to Celebrate the Holidays in an RPG
Slaying fell beasts and embarking on quests may not bring family holiday celebrations to mind. But if fellow players are extended family, then celebrate in the game.
strategy game • online gaming • rpg game • multiplayer games • browser game
Slaying fell beasts and embarking on quests may not bring family holiday celebrations to mind. But if fellow players are extended family, then celebrate in the game.
strategy game • online gaming • rpg game • multiplayer games • browser game
Deconstructing Star Wars
A basic analysis of seemingly innocent popular culture texts often reveals strong undercurrents of colonial aggression towards Indigenous people.
star wars • colonial propaganda • temuera morrison • conspiracy theory • racism in cinema
A basic analysis of seemingly innocent popular culture texts often reveals strong undercurrents of colonial aggression towards Indigenous people.
star wars • colonial propaganda • temuera morrison • conspiracy theory • racism in cinema
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
And Now for the Other Love Story
An examination of the lifestyles Sam Gamgee and Rose Cotton may have known while growing up, and how their families fit into Shire economics and society.
sam gamgee • frodo • bilbo • hobbits • rosie cotton
An examination of the lifestyles Sam Gamgee and Rose Cotton may have known while growing up, and how their families fit into Shire economics and society.
sam gamgee • frodo • bilbo • hobbits • rosie cotton
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
Frodo Lives! The Graffiti of Middle-Earth
There must have been graffiti in Middle-Earth. Since graffiti occurs in almost every ancient civilization, I do not see any reason why it did not occur in the realms of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle Earth. Uh-oh. . .the Dark Lord himself has passed me some modest examples. . .
frodo • tolkien • lord of the rings • silmarillion • graffiti
There must have been graffiti in Middle-Earth. Since graffiti occurs in almost every ancient civilization, I do not see any reason why it did not occur in the realms of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle Earth. Uh-oh. . .the Dark Lord himself has passed me some modest examples. . .
frodo • tolkien • lord of the rings • silmarillion • graffiti
Dear Gandalf ...
Speculations (some serious, some not so serious) on Gandalf's early movements and career.
gandalf • middle-earth • dunedain • j.r.r. tolkien • the lord of the rings
Speculations (some serious, some not so serious) on Gandalf's early movements and career.
gandalf • middle-earth • dunedain • j.r.r. tolkien • the lord of the rings
Hey guys, how's the weather down there?
A review of the impact that New Zealand's climate may have on filming the "Lord of the Rings" movies, how Peter Jackson may address issues of climate and geography, and what challenges lie ahead for him.
tolkien • lord of the rings • peter jackson • actors • movies
A review of the impact that New Zealand's climate may have on filming the "Lord of the Rings" movies, how Peter Jackson may address issues of climate and geography, and what challenges lie ahead for him.
tolkien • lord of the rings • peter jackson • actors • movies
Playable Factions in World of Warcraft
The MMORPG World of Warcraft allows players to create a character from a diverse range of races among the two main factions.
world of warcraft factions • wow factions • wow alliance • wow horde • alliance races
The MMORPG World of Warcraft allows players to create a character from a diverse range of races among the two main factions.
world of warcraft factions • wow factions • wow alliance • wow horde • alliance races
Two Worlds Curse of Souls Download
A new Two Worlds add-on for the XBox 360 version, Curse of Souls adds new maps and quests plus a new player versus player arena for extended online play
two worlds curse of souls • downloadable content for two worlds • new two worlds add-on • xbox 360 version curse of souls • crpg two worlds
A new Two Worlds add-on for the XBox 360 version, Curse of Souls adds new maps and quests plus a new player versus player arena for extended online play
two worlds curse of souls • downloadable content for two worlds • new two worlds add-on • xbox 360 version curse of souls • crpg two worlds
Wrong Turn
Wrong Turn, starring Eliza Dushku and Desmond Harrington, is a rather tired reworking of the stalk'n'slash genre.
wrong turn • rob schmidt • eliza dushku • slasher flick • desmond harrington
Wrong Turn, starring Eliza Dushku and Desmond Harrington, is a rather tired reworking of the stalk'n'slash genre.
wrong turn • rob schmidt • eliza dushku • slasher flick • desmond harrington
1066: The Battle for Middle Earth (Channel 4)
The Battle of Hastings is one of the most famous conflicts in history and this fact-based docu-drama tells the plight of ordinary English men on the frontline.
1066: the battle for middle earth • 1066 battle for middle earth channel 4 • 1066 channel 4 • channel 4 battle of hastings • battle of hastings 1066
The Battle of Hastings is one of the most famous conflicts in history and this fact-based docu-drama tells the plight of ordinary English men on the frontline.
1066: the battle for middle earth • 1066 battle for middle earth channel 4 • 1066 channel 4 • channel 4 battle of hastings • battle of hastings 1066
5 Free MMORPG Games Over 1 Gig in Size
These five free online MMORPG games are over 1 gig in download size.
free mmorpg • voyage century • anarchy online • fairyland online • ether saga online
These five free online MMORPG games are over 1 gig in download size.
free mmorpg • voyage century • anarchy online • fairyland online • ether saga online
Dragon Age Origins Preview
Bioware, one of the most successful developers of RPGs of all time, returns to its roots with Dragon Age Origins - a classic fantasy RPG.
dragon age origins • bioware • rpg • rpg games • dragon age
Bioware, one of the most successful developers of RPGs of all time, returns to its roots with Dragon Age Origins - a classic fantasy RPG.
dragon age origins • bioware • rpg • rpg games • dragon age
Getting Started With WoW Roleplay - Blood Elves
The Blood Elves have an unusual and intriguing past which can provide a fascinating backdrop for role playing against.
mmorpg • world of warcraft • blood elves • role playing • silvermoon city
The Blood Elves have an unusual and intriguing past which can provide a fascinating backdrop for role playing against.
mmorpg • world of warcraft • blood elves • role playing • silvermoon city
It is a dark and stormy movie...
A discussion of the emotional impact Peter Jackson's 'Lord of the Rings' movies are having on fandom, and how Tolkien's story evokes emotional responses from the readers. Will Jackson's films evoke similar responses?
peter jackson • lord of the rings • fellowship of the ring • two towers • return of the king
A discussion of the emotional impact Peter Jackson's 'Lord of the Rings' movies are having on fandom, and how Tolkien's story evokes emotional responses from the readers. Will Jackson's films evoke similar responses?
peter jackson • lord of the rings • fellowship of the ring • two towers • return of the king
Just Whose Middle-earth Is It, Anyway?
J.R.R. Tolkien brought us to Middle-earth, but we have never left it since then....
middle-earth action figures • cinderella • j.r.r. tolkien • peter jackson • movies
J.R.R. Tolkien brought us to Middle-earth, but we have never left it since then....
middle-earth action figures • cinderella • j.r.r. tolkien • peter jackson • movies
LOTR Art Project Ideas for Homeschoolers
The movie trilogy based on Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings is a great starting point for Middle-Earth art projects and essays, both for older and younger homeschoolers.
tolkien projects • lotr movies • art project ideas • lotr • homeschooling project ideas
The movie trilogy based on Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings is a great starting point for Middle-Earth art projects and essays, both for older and younger homeschoolers.
tolkien projects • lotr movies • art project ideas • lotr • homeschooling project ideas
Peter Jackson Films 1996 - Present
Peter Jackson's filmography from 1996 to present, listed by year of release and including synopses. Plus a look at future projects for Jackson circa 2008-9
peter jackson filmography • peter jackson recent films • peter jackson future projects • the frighteners film • fellowship of the ring film
Peter Jackson's filmography from 1996 to present, listed by year of release and including synopses. Plus a look at future projects for Jackson circa 2008-9
peter jackson filmography • peter jackson recent films • peter jackson future projects • the frighteners film • fellowship of the ring film
Racism and The Lord of the Rings
It is the changing cultural situation, not the original texts, which have led some people to identify possibly racist elements to the Lord of the Rings film trilogy.
lord of the rings film • racism and film • lord of the rings • peter jackson • j.r.r.tolkien
It is the changing cultural situation, not the original texts, which have led some people to identify possibly racist elements to the Lord of the Rings film trilogy.
lord of the rings film • racism and film • lord of the rings • peter jackson • j.r.r.tolkien
Them Dwarves, Them Dwarves!
First part of a discussion about Tolkien's Dwarves.
dwarves • tolkien • middle-earth • belegost • nogrod
First part of a discussion about Tolkien's Dwarves.
dwarves • tolkien • middle-earth • belegost • nogrod
Tolkien In Metal
A deeper delve into the inspiration behind metal bands reveals that a lot derive music and lyrics from Lord Of The Rings and other Tolkien tales
tolkien • lord of the rings • john ronal reuel tolkien • tolkien influence music metal • gorgoroth
A deeper delve into the inspiration behind metal bands reveals that a lot derive music and lyrics from Lord Of The Rings and other Tolkien tales
tolkien • lord of the rings • john ronal reuel tolkien • tolkien influence music metal • gorgoroth
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
Where Are the Aragorn and Arwen Web Sites?
A discussion of Aragorn and Arwen, how Web sites for them are currently lacking, and what may emerge on the Web as the popularity of these characters and the actors who portray them rises.
aragorn • arwen • strider • the lord of the rings • tolkien
A discussion of Aragorn and Arwen, how Web sites for them are currently lacking, and what may emerge on the Web as the popularity of these characters and the actors who portray them rises.
aragorn • arwen • strider • the lord of the rings • tolkien
Writing Speculative Fiction
So you want to write Speculative Fiction? Don't call it Sci-Fi. Know who you're writing for, and what to write about.
genre • science fiction • writing • publishing • speculative
So you want to write Speculative Fiction? Don't call it Sci-Fi. Know who you're writing for, and what to write about.
genre • science fiction • writing • publishing • speculative
Charting the Shire lines
Why is it that the Hobbits didn't overrun Eriador, and how, exactly, did they end up where they did end up? Their names and the Tale of Years provide a few clues that can provide a greater, if grimmer, picture of Hobbit society and history.
hobbits • history • shire • eriador • harfoots
Why is it that the Hobbits didn't overrun Eriador, and how, exactly, did they end up where they did end up? Their names and the Tale of Years provide a few clues that can provide a greater, if grimmer, picture of Hobbit society and history.
hobbits • history • shire • eriador • harfoots
How did Tolkien actually portray the Rohirrim?
A discussion of how Tolkien portrayed the Rohirrim, comparing and contrasting them with the peoples of the Icelandic sagas and ancient Germanic tribes.
j.r.r. tolkien • middle-earth • rohan • iceland • sagas
A discussion of how Tolkien portrayed the Rohirrim, comparing and contrasting them with the peoples of the Icelandic sagas and ancient Germanic tribes.
j.r.r. tolkien • middle-earth • rohan • iceland • sagas
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