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On page 6 there’s this splendid example of one of Tolkien’s awesomely beautiful run-on sentences. However, I get lost in this sentence every time I read it. What are your thoughts? What does it mean? Is it Tolkien's way of saying “there are more things in heaven and earth" than are dreamt of in...

And Varda hallowed the Silmarils, so that thereafter no mortal flesh, nor hands unclean, nor anything of evil will might touch them, but it was scorched and withered; and Mandos foretold that the fates of Arda, earth, sea and air, lay locked within them. - The Silmarillion, Chapter 7, 'Of the...

Is there a version of Hell in Arda? Do all elves go to the Halls Of Mandos, whether they where good or evil? Did The Mouth of Sauron go to the same place as Theoden, after they died? I know that Morgoth got cast out into the Void, but where others cast there as well?

I know I've opened a lot of polls about this subject before. But I wanted to make the most comprehensive. So valar and maiar are included in the list. Upon reflection, it seemed a little unreasonable to me not to include the valar and maiar, as they are superior spirits. Because in the...

Hello all! This section of the forum was brought to my attention and I figured I'd make a topic about something I'm rather excited about. If you're familiar with Mount and Blade mods, you might know there was a Lord of the Rings overhaul in the original game that was very popular and quite...

This thread is supposed to be about everything related to geography. Specifically, I'd first like to talk about lakes in Middle-earth. I've noticed that (in the real world) there are usually a lot of lakes along the edges of mountain ranges. These are usually the results of past glaciers. Just...

If you remember before, I made my own list. I want to know your opinions. Who do you think is the best swordsman in the history of middle earth? I said Turin Turambar because the dragon killed Glaurung and Melkor. The high elf Fingolfin could not. But turin killed Melkor in Dagor Dagorath. What...

As far as I understand, Eä is the entire universe of The Lord of The Rings, while Arda is the planet where the continent of Middle Earth exists. Ambar, instead, is a concept rather than a place. It represents the fate of all things and beings. Would anybody be so kind to correct me if I'm...

Hello, everybody! I'm a new member and I'm hoping I'm creating this thread correctly. I would love to get a symbol tattooed on my upper back for either Arda or Eä, but I'm a little confused. The 26th letter of the tengwar alphabet is called "Arda", but can it be used to refer to Arda (Earth)...

Hello there and welcome to the 4th episode of The Lore of Arda series. The YouTube series where I cover all sorts of lore-related topics. Today's topic is the Argonath, as always I try to present something interesting and hopefully new to Lord of the Rings fans. Feel free to leave a comment when...

Hello there fellow Tolkienist! Ever wondered if hobbits drink wine? or maybe you already know the answer and just want to see if there is some stuff about Old Winyards you didn't know? Whatever brought you here, I hope you like the video and want to support me to make even more lore-videos...

Hello everyone! 👋 Thanks for stopping by, here's the second episode in the lore of arda series. Today's topic is The Watcher in the water, where I'll try and find as much information about it as possible. If you have ideas for future videos about the lore of Middle-earth feel free to leave a...

I've started a new series about the lore of Middle-earth and started with the Fell winter of the Third Age 2911-2912 T.A. I've done some extended research on the matter and made some inputs as can be seen in the video. I hope that this extended research can bring forth new knowledge about the...

A Lord of the Rings total conversion mod for Mount & Blade 2 Bannerlord, that brings the world of Tolkien into the game This includes: characters, locations, weapons etc. from The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, Silmarillion and other works by Tolkien and media made for his universe. Planned...

As I understand it, Melkor/Morgoth corrupted life and made evil things out of spite and jealousy because he was not allowed to create beings of his own for his own glory. If he had been allowed to create a world of his own beyond Arda, in exchange for aid in crafting Arda perhaps, could he have...

What is the name of the world which ME is a part of? Eä or Arda or something else entirely?

I think the map I found below is amazing... Source: https://wallup.net/arda-the-silmarillion-the-hobbit-the-lord-of-the-rings-j-r-r-tolkien-middle-earth/ I have tried to look for a thread with maps, but found none... maybe as of from here? :) Dou you know about other amazing maps concerning...

Usually, this podcast is dedicated to History but for April Fool's Day each year they do a fictional world's history. This year, they did the history of the Silmarils and the First Age of Arda. I figured I'd share! iTunes Link non-iTunes Link

I am almost done Morgoths ring and next is the war of the jewels. So my question to anyone who owns it. Is it really needed if you have Morgoths ring and Jewels? and what text does it argue should be the true Sillmarillion? Thanks.