We've reached the end! Of Part One at least. Which is good because the many months writing on this blog is far too short of time to spend among such amiable readers. Unlike the films, Fellowship of the Ring ends not with a battle or a death, but with everyone frantically searching for Frodo while he … Continue reading Book 2 Chapter 10: The Breaking of the Fellowship
Book 2 Chapter 7: The Mirror of Galadriel
Apologies if parts of this post seem incongruous, I wrote it during a layover and on a flight next to the Monopoly Man so it was a bit disorienting.Alright, I haven't really made much of a stink about things I dislike in the film versions so far but this chapter kind of blows in the … Continue reading Book 2 Chapter 7: The Mirror of Galadriel
Book 2 Chapter 5: The Bridge of Khazad-Dum
First off, the last post pushed me over 1,000 lifetime views which is pretty cool. Thanks for reading my ramblings on here. I hope I'm providing a bit of insight and some thought provoking ideas but will settle for a few pity reads. Thank you for the pity reads.The Bridge of Khazad-Dum is one of the … Continue reading Book 2 Chapter 5: The Bridge of Khazad-Dum
Book 2 Chapter 4: Journey in the Dark – "The Wild West of Middle-Earth"
A Journey in the Dark is like "A New Hope" of chapters. The Rebels (Fellowship) are a bit down and out after being thwarted in their plans (Path over Caradhras and the capture of Princess Leia aboard the Tantive IV) There's a bit of soul searching and naval gazing before being forced to commit to … Continue reading Book 2 Chapter 4: Journey in the Dark – "The Wild West of Middle-Earth"
Cool sword, bro – Legendary Swords in Middle-Earth’s Troll Dens
Departing from our romp toward Moria, I wanted to visit one of my favorite lore tidbits.In "The Hobbit" Bilbo and friends stumble upon a cache of weapons in the depths of a troll cave in the Trollshaws near Rivendell. These weapons are revealed to be of a superior make, with Gandalf himself taking a longsword … Continue reading Cool sword, bro – Legendary Swords in Middle-Earth’s Troll Dens
Book 2 Chapter 3: The Ring Goes South
This chapter has two of my favorite Tolkien quotes and covers a vast span of time (several months) so it holds a special place in my heart. Unlike the films, there is a pretty large gap in time between the Council of Elrond and the point when the party actually leaves Rivendell. After they do … Continue reading Book 2 Chapter 3: The Ring Goes South
Lore Deep Dive: Saruman’s Fall and the Eagles
Two topics discussed in the "Council of Elrond" but not thoroughly explored are Saruman's fall from wisdom and the nature of the Eagles that seem to crop up in convenient plot corners.Fall of SarumanThis will be a longer post during the read through of Two Towers when we dive deeper into Saruman and have some more … Continue reading Lore Deep Dive: Saruman’s Fall and the Eagles
Book 2 Chapter 2: The Council of Elrond Part 1
"Council of Elrond" is one of, if not the, longest chapters in The Lord of the Rings and is chock full of information. Besides setting up the entire rest of the story plotwise, it also delves into several characters, revealing interesting information and history.This Part 1 will focus on the attendees of the Council and Part … Continue reading Book 2 Chapter 2: The Council of Elrond Part 1
Book 2 Chapter 1: Many Meetings
My brief pause in writing came at a perfect moment in the story. Frodo has just collapsed on the banks of the Bruinen and witnessed the Nazgul being swept away. After this moment, he is rescued by the folk of Rivendell and Elrond begins healing him. It's quite some time, many days, later that he … Continue reading Book 2 Chapter 1: Many Meetings
Deus ex Glorfindel
While we don't have an Elven princess rolling in on a white horse to save the day, we have an immensely powerful Elf-lord from the First Age who finds the party and guides them back towards Rivendell. Glorfindel is a character who also appears in the Silmarillion where he is a lord of Gondolin, the … Continue reading Deus ex Glorfindel
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