Tomorrow (or later today, for some of us), Hall of Fire returns to The Hobbit as we delve into the events of Chapter 12 — “Inside Information”.
“It does not do to leave a live dragon out of your calculations, if you live near him.”
The party has found a way into the mountain, yet one insuperable obstacle remains — Smaug. Yet the seem dwarves reluctant to approach, leaving Bilbo to do all the work. What does it say about Thorin’s character that he pushes Bilbo to go into the darkness alone? And what does say about Balin that he chooses to accompany Bilbo part of the way when the others find it beyond them? Continue reading “Hall of Fire tomorrow: The Hobbit chapter 12 — Inside information!”
Posted in:
Share:
We’re just about to begin our weekly Hall of Fire chat. This weekend the topic is Gandalf: wizard, warrior, white rider. Gather your thoughts and come join the discussion through the link just below.
We’re done! Thanks to everyone who came along and made such a great chat!
Posted in:
Share:
In both Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit, Gandalf plays a key role in deciding the future of Middle-earth. But is he a commander? A leader? A mentor? A warrior?
These are some of the questions we’ll explore in Hall of Fire tomorrow as we explore the topic: Gandalf: wizard, warrior, white rider.
What does his wandering nature say about his character? That he befriends Hobbits (seemingly insignificant in the greater battle)? That being overlooked for leadership of the White Council bothers him not at all?
That he puts himself in mortal jeopardy to save others? And that he can see that the solution to large problems (Saruron, Smaug) lie not in mighty armies or the feats of elven lords, but in the actions of shire-folk arising to shake the towers and counsels of the great? Continue reading “Hall of Fire chat tomorrow: Gandalf: wizard, warrior, white rider”
Posted in:
Share:
Hall of Fire is about to kick off — this weekend with a discussion of chapter 11 of The Hobbit. Come join us as we join Thorin and company “On The Doorstep”!
We’re done! Thanks to everyone who joined us. Next weekend we’re having a special chat to discuss Gandalf the Grey!
Posted in:
Share:
“They were at the end of their journey, but as far as ever, it seemed, from the end of their quest.”
Tomorrow we’ll be resuming our chapter discussion of The Hobbit in Hall of Fire, joining Thorin and Company as they finally reach their destination — the Lonely Mountain.
The journey is over, the real adventure is about to begin. But why is the party so dispirited? Where is Smaug, the terrible guardian of the treasures of Erebor? Why does Thorin begin by exploring the front gate, and what does it say about the dwarves that they start thinking of sending Bilbo in through the front entrance when the side door initially proves difficult to open? Continue reading “Hall of Fire chats the Hobbit tomorrow!”
Posted in:
Share:
Join in the fun with TORn Tuesday! LIVE at 5pm Quickbeam will be announcing some exciting things happening at TheOneRing.net and talk with Tolkien and Dreamworks Animation artists about dragons and fantasy! As always talk with folks in Barliman’s chat room LIVE. Check out the broadcast in our LIVE event section tonight at 5pm PST! [LIVE Event Area] (See All Times)
Posted in:
Share:
