third age

The question is not of her power in the first age vs the created power of a maiar, but of her power vs general maiar in the third age. I have argued that the Maiar are overrated in their power and I also argue the strength of the Noldor [individually not collective] increased from the first...

Note: I hope this is in the correct subforum - I am mainly interested in getting some context for the Lord of the Rings, but the discussion naturally drifts into Silmarillion-material, as it does so often. This is a question I have been thinking about the last few days: How old was the average...

What is the Chance of the Valar Fighting for the Free People During the Third age? “Long years in Arda [Melkor] held dominion over most of the lands of earth.” -Valaquenta If Sauron had the upper hand and was winning the war of the ring would the valar send help? Or, even, why did the valar...

Hobbits and Elves are probably to best chefs of Middle-Earth, though I reckon the difference is that the Hobbit food is your homely bowl of mushroom soup and pie, as Elves go more in the culinary lines of Michelin star restaurants. Both are great in a different way, especially given the right...

Just saying the Third Age: Middle Earth isn't earth is not the answer I'm looking for. There is much similarity between the two worlds: plant and animal species, feudal monarchy, 4 seasons, elaborate decorated buildings in wood and stone, manuscript books, longbows, swords, siege engines, ocean...

So I have been thinking and wondering. How many Maiar lived in middle- earth for each age. The third age at the time of the WOTR appears to have the five Istari, the balrog, and Sauron for a total of 7. Am I missing any? So how does that compare to the earlier ages. I am not looking for valar...

Does the Silmarillion Contradict Third age History? “Pure myth and legend....cosmological myth ” -Letters of J.R.R Tolkien 122 The third age should have propriety in our understanding middle earth as Tolkien said was his best work and his published work. When he was working on the sillmarillon...

Hello, I am currently working on a strategy board game that takes place at the end of the third age. For this I need some estimated strengths of the different armies. I have divided the two sides into different factions, here with some estimated numbers, that aren't that useful alone for a...

Alright so this more along the lines of two questions: Question 1 i don't understand why structures and objects and even beings were stronger in the first and second age compared to the second age. Example - helms deep wall (I'm not up to date with middle earth history but keep up with me)...

A BIG WHAT IF: A discussion on the thread about the Red Star in FOTR, The Ring Goes South got me thinking about this If, again BIG IF, Morgoth was able to witness the time from Smaug's attack on Erebor, to events of The Hobbit up until the the beginning of the Fourth Age, what would be his...

I have been pondering a question about Valarauka. I will for the moment simply pose the question and if there is any interest I will post my views later. Now then, the question. Given all that we know about Valarauka including the statement by Tolkien that there were Three, or at most Seven...

Hello everyone :) First of all i'd like to introduce myself, as i've just now become a part of this community. This definately looks like the perfect way for me to let out my inner Tolkien geek! :D Looking forward to sharing lots of great discussions with you guys :) Oh well, to the point :)...

The Silmarillion covers three ages. Of these, where would you dwell if you had your choice? Myself, I think Cirdan's realm was the least bothered by Melkor/Sauron save for just a few times. It would seem to be a peaceful place. But for some reason, Khazad-dum really catches my interest and...

J. R. R. Tolkien - Letter 140 I now suggest as titles of the Volumes under the over-all title lord of the Rings: Volume I: The Fellowship of the Ring, Volume II: The Two Towers, Volume III: The War of the Ring (or, if you still prefer that: The Return of the King). The Fellowship of the Ring...

Anyone have Lotr:The Third Age for Gameboy Advance?? I need help on the Fangorn Level.

(Originally posted by Karl 'Valandil' Tabor on the Entmoot website) ~The Scrolls of the Dúnedain and the Histories of the Elves, Hobbits, Dwarves, & Men of Gondor and Rohan have these events documented for this time~ Bilbo is a lad who turns 14 later this year, living at home with his folks...

The Third Age of the Sun THE THIRD AGE OF THE SUN Introduction: Tragedy, Triumph and Transition - or - a Continuation of “The Long Defeat”? When I first considered doing an overview of the Third Age, certainly the first set of premises above appeared the most obvious. After all, in...

In TTT movie Elrond says something to Arwen about go to Valinor. Well I read somewhere that at the end of the 2nd age Valinor was removed from the circles of the world. So is the movie in error? Or is what I just said not true? and if it is true how did it happen?

The Greatest Sword Which was the Greatest Sword?

Sauron Which sauron did you think was more powerful? I think the 3rd age sauron because even without the ring he almost conquered the world.