Lord of the Rings Forum

The Last Argument of Kings is really worth reading. Like Avis, I was not fanfic fan, but I found out that some of them can be interesting. This one is an alternate-history AU where Sauron’s victory branches the timeline.

Nice take. As a LOTR fan who loves board games, I agree. Monopoly GO keeps the fun but is way faster and less drama than the table version. Short points: The Rivendell→patrol comparison is perfect. Quick rounds fit my commute or breaks. Landmarks feel like taking keeps. I’m careful about spending re...

Wow, this post really captures the essence of the legendary swords from The Lord of the Rings! Each blade has such a rich history and significance in the story. I like Andúril and its transformation from Narsil most. Which sword do you think is the most iconic?

Arwen calmly crossed the river on her white horse, while the owner of that Toyota 4Runner drowned it. 😊 It seems like some adventures are meant for heroes, while others are just a lesson in vehicle safety! https://anvis.iaai.com/resizer?imageKeys=38256968~SID~B723~S0~I1~RW2576~H1932~TH0&width=84...

Imagine if there were cars in Middle-Earth. What kind of car would Gandalf or Legolas drive?
I see Gandald in a vintage Volkswagen Microbus, painted a mystical shade of gray with "YOU SHALL NOT PASS" bumper sticker on it

There are a lot of. It's just been started discussing here. But speaking in general, and not just about this forum, major characters like Melkor and Fëanor have been deeply explored, some scholars delve into lesser-known individuals or events, searching for potential hidden meanings or connections. ...

Hello Gala and Avis! Your enthusiasm for The Silmarillion is absolutely contagious! As a fellow Tolkien fan, I completely agree. The stories are epic, tragic, and captivating. Beren and Lúthien's tale, which demonstrates love conquering all, resonates deeply with me. I also see similarities between...

Hi! Welcome to the forum! Great question about what weapons and armor Sam had. You're absolutely right that the other hobbits got some nice gear upgrades during their journey. The barrow-blades for Frodo, Merry's Rohirric armor and weapons from Theoden, Pippin getting outfitted by the Steward Deneth...

As a longtime Tolkien fan, I wanted to share some thoughts on The Silmarillion and open up a conversation about this remarkable yet often overlooked book. Published posthumously by Tolkien's son Christopher, The Silmarillion provides the rich mythological backdrop and history that underpins the even...

As for Smaug’s food source, it is not explicitly mentioned in the book. However, it is suggested that Smaug had not hunted men for a good many years by the time of The Hobbit2. It is possible that Smaug had other sources of food, such as wild animals or even other dragons. It is also possible that S...

Of all the fantastical beings that sprang from Tolkien's imagination, the unpretentious Samwise Gamgee stands as my most cherished. Though Middle-earth teems with personalities as intricate as the elegant etchings on Elvish blades, this modest gardener rose to become the true champion of the story. ...

If we discard the will of the Ring, it turns out like this: two best friends were fishing, suddenly one found an unremarkable golden ring, the second strangled the first one, because he liked the ring... It's quite wild and unnatural. About the fact that the Ring made Smeagol Gollum, I agree, Smeago...

In the second film, I really remember the scene when Saruman goes out to his balcony to give parting words to his army. And in the third film, I liked the final battle at the Black Gate, when the Eagles fly to help people.

It is not entirely clear where the orcs came from. Tolkien did not have time to paint their chronicle. One of the most common theories of the origin of the orcs says that they were born by Morgoth, by perverting and torturing the elves, and later from people, since the first records of their existen...

Agree, but epic is books but not movies. Books are cooler. This is mainly about behavioral changes. For Tolkien, for example, it is simply inconceivable that Aragorn should kill a deputy, whereas in court he cuts off the head of Ustam Sauron simply for impoliteness. In the book Denethor is more adeq...