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I do not know how many countries around the globe celebrate Veteran’s Day, nor do I know how many of our fellow chatters are Veterans, But I do know of a few. The Bursar, and Alvie, thank you for doing your best to serve our country in some way, and thank all of you who read this that have done the same. From all of us at TORN.
Led blindfolded, the Fellowship arrive at the Golden Wood, Lothlórien, where they are kindly greeted by Lord Celeborn and Galadriel. Bearing ill tidings of the demise of Gandalf the Grey, the eight walkers are welcomed by the Elves and spend several days in their lands. However, they must never forget the quest they still have in front of them, a message made very clear by the harrowing vision Frodo sees in the pale waters of a flowing basin. This weekend, the Hall of Fire discusses:
Book II Chapter VII – The Mirror of Galadriel
As the Fellowship remain in the untainted lands of Lothlórien, the news of Gandalf’s fall into the abyss causes great sorrow, and songs of lament about Mithrandir, the Grey Pilgrim, the Istari from the West. During this time, the Fellowship learn of the stature of the Lord and Lady of Lothlórien, and how deeply woven the One Ring has become in their lives since it’s forging all those years ago.
And one night under the evening star, Galadriel leads Sam and Frodo to the Mirror of Galadriel, a basin that shows things that were, and things that are, the things that yet may be. In it each sees in it a deep-rooted fear in their soul and each realises what rests on their shoulders, not just the destruction of the One Ring but the preservation of Middle-Earth from the ultimate evil.
A fantastic chapter without a doubt, and one that poses some serious questions to the remaining members of the Fellowship. But it also stirs some emotions in the reader itself, as we watch Frodo and Sam look into a reflection of their hopes, fears and wildest dreams. This weekend, we have three chats across the world to accomodate as many people as possible, and we hope you join us for what should be a fantastic discussion.
Upcoming Discussions:
Nov 10 & 11: FotR Chapter Discussion – Mirror of Galadriel
Nov 17 & 18: FotR Chapter Discussion – Farewell to Lórien
Place:
#thehalloffire on theonering.net server; come to theonering.net’s chat room Barliman’s and then type /join #thehalloffire .
Saturday Chat: 7:00 pm ET (19:00) [also 12:00 am Sunday (0:00) GMT and 10:00 am Sunday (10:00) AET]
Sunday Chat: 5:00 pm (17:00) AET [also 07:00 am (07:00) GMT and 2:00 am (02:00) ET]
Sunday Chat: 6:00 pm (18:00) GMT [also 1:00 pm (13:00) ET and 4:00 am (04:00) Monday morning AET]
ET = Eastern Time, USA’s East Coast
GMT = Greenwich Mean Time, Great Britain & Ireland
AET = Australian Eastern Time, Australia’s East Coast
Questions? Topics? Send ‘em here.
With Aragorn at the helm, the Fellowship are forced to turn away from Moria and its bottomless depths which they believe to be the resting place of Gandalf the Grey. The eight walkers stumble upon Lothlórien, the Golden Wood and for a brief moment offer a respite from their troubles. But as Frodo learns, even the mirror of Galadriel cannot hide from him the perils that lie ahead. This weekend, the Hall of Fire discusses all this and more as we examine
Book II Chapter VI – Lothlórien
After a difficult passage into the lands of Lothlórien itself with the treath of an Orc attack and the blindfolding of each member as a show of solidarity, finally the Fellowship see the splendour of Lothlórien and all within it with their own eyes. Bidden to come to Cerin Amroth, the Elven guides lead the eight walkers towards the home of Allies welcome but unlooked for.
This chapter may lead up to the following ‘Mirror of Galadriel’, but it is an emotional one as the group of eight are forced to deal with the sudden loss of their leader, and show solidarity as each one is blindfolded and led through the lands of Lothlórien, instead of just Gimli himself. A chapter for lovers of Elven culture, this should create some great discussions this weekend, and you’re most welcome to come visit us at one of our three discussions.
Place:
#thehalloffire on theonering.net server; come to theonering.net’s chat room Barliman’s and then type /join #thehalloffire .
Saturday Chat: 7:00 pm ET (19:00) [also 12:00 am Sunday (0:00) GMT and 10:00 am Sunday (10:00) AET]
Sunday Chat: 5:00 pm (17:00) AET [also 07:00 am (07:00) GMT and 2:00 am (02:00) ET]
Sunday Chat: 6:00 pm (18:00) GMT [also 1:00 pm (13:00) ET and 4:00 am (04:00) Monday morning AET]
ET = Eastern Time, USA’s East Coast
GMT = Greenwich Mean Time, Great Britain & Ireland
AET = Australian Eastern Time, Australia’s East Coast
Mistakes to my Daylight Savings calculations? (It’s quite possible) Questions? Topics? Send ‘em here.
Barlimans Regular Scorpio just celebrated his 18th birthday with this cake, which his parents secretly had made for him, by stealthily sneaking one of his LOTR books out to the baker’s. Luckily for us who didn’t make it to the party, Scorpio had the presence of mind to take a pic *before* taking a bite!
![[ Click for Larger View ]](http://img-www.theonering.net/images/103101_lotrcake_small.jpg)
Barliman regular TheWhiteLadyofRohan recently had a chance to meet Billy Boyd! Learn a bit more about the actor who will play Peregrin Took. [More]