Last weekend, the Hall of Fire crew examined the confrontation between Gandalf, Theoden and Grima (plus much more)…
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Last weekend, the Hall of Fire crew examined the confrontation between Gandalf, Theoden and Grima (plus much more) as we discussed the Two towers chapter The King the Tale of the Golden Hall. For those who couldn’t attend, here’s a log.
And remember, tomorrow (May 25 at 6pm EDT) we’ll be discussing Isildur and examining to what extent he was the shaper of the Third Age. Continue reading “Hall of Fire chat log: The King of the Golden Hall”
Barliman’s Chat Last weekend, the Hall of Fire crew examined the Tale of Aragorn and Arwen. Belatedly, for those who couldn’t attend, here’s a log. Continue reading “Hall of Fire chat log: The Tale of Aragorn and Arwen”
Last weekend, the Hall of Fire crew delved into the Two Towers chapter the White Rider. Belatedly, for those who couldn’t attend, here’s a log. Continue reading “Hall of Fire chat log: The White Rider”
It resides mostly in Appendix A of Lord of the Rings, yet the story it tells reveals key parts of Aragorn’s character in The Lord of the Rings.
It is, of course, The Tale of Aragorn and Arwen — the Hall of Fire topic for later today.
‘For a moment Aragorn gazed in silence, but fearing that she would pass away and never be seen again, he called to her crying, Tinúviel, Tinúviel! even as Beren had done in the Elder Days long ago.
Then the maiden turned to him and smiled, and she said: “Who are you? And why do you call the by that name?” Continue reading “Hall of Fire chat today: The Tale of Aragorn and Arwen”
I quite enjoyed this short piece explaining the sacrifice that Gilraen, the mother of Aragorn, makes for her people. There’s also a bit of linguistic geekery for the word nerds. Enjoy. Continue reading “The tragedy of Gilraen, Aragorn’s mother”
Roheryn sends this in: To celebrate St. Valentine’s Day, Entertainment Weekly offered a list of Pop Culture’s Best Couples: 26 True (Fictional) Lovers. Presented in no particular order, Aragorn & Arwen may be found “smack” in the middle of the list at #12. Arwen & Aragorn: One of Pop Culture’s Best Couples
